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It's not his first foray into fatherhood, but Mel Gibson says his new daughter Lucia has already prompted him to make a very big lifestyle change: He's given up smoking!
"It's been 18 days," the dad-of-eight reveals, adding, "You know, it's not funny. I mean, serious, you bury some serious anger. Most people do it when they're five, they get their security blanket taken away. I did it at 54 and I'd been smoking 45 years. There's a lot of anger underneath it."
Asked why he finally decided to kick the habit, the Lethal Weapon star says, "Well, apart from carrying the garbage up to the top of the driveway and wheezing… I have a three-month-old daughter and (someday) I want to play tennis with her."
So how is he finding fatherhood this time around? Mel says he's "more mellow" now, but admits, "I will be honest, I would say that her mother [Oksana Grigorieva] does the lion's share of that work, but you know, I support her.
The new parents are seen here enjoying a date night at yesterday's LA premiere of his film Edge of Darkness.

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January Jones Is Naked, Wants To Bang Rihanna
Here's January Jones posing nude for Violet Grey where she reveals if she could bang any celebrity dead or alive it'd be Paul Newman or Rihanna. Except that's not even the most incredible thing January Jones said because that honor goes to this exchange:
What is the single greatest night of your life and why?
The night my son was born for so many reasons.
AHAHAHAHAHA! Sure, it is. Sure, it is. Then again, if anyone feeds on pure hate, it's January Jones, so imagine her surprise when a never-ending, renewable source fell right out of her vagina. "Immortality is MINE," she probably said before telling the nurse, "Nah, you do it," when asked if she wanted to hold her son.
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Almost every piece of Wonder Woman's costume is instantly recognizable, but to me, her tiara is especially iconic. It's a symbol of her place with her Amazonian sisters, and it's beautiful. The talented Paul Michael Designs has managed to make a ring version that perfectly captures the diadem. It looks like warm rose gold, and the middle gems are five custom cut rubies. That means it's not going to be cheap, but hey, princesses and superheroines are worth the extra expense.
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Wow I'm speechless! I found a love letter. Lords knows it was right on time. I'm battling a fight with Praxis II for teaching licenses. I know I would be a great teacher. I know I know my content. However I'm afraid of test. I'm only missing it by a few points…the words from my love letter made me have a better day.
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Munro Heads For Winner Take All Battle
Media Release
5 March 2013
Munro Heads For Winner Take All Battle
Christchurch driver James Munro heads to the Taupo Motorsport Park this weekend seeking to win the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship at his first attempt.
Munro goes to Taupo just three points behind championship leader Brendon Leitch of Invercargill. The championship is on the line and whichever of the duo has the best weekend should walk away with the title.
Munro has been a revelation in his Mygale this season. In his first season of motor racing the recently turned 16-year-old has won two of the four championship rounds, eight of the twelve races and has been the fastest qualifier at all but one round. The championship will now come down to the final three races of the season at Taupo.
"It has all boiled down to this," the Year 12 Christs College student said on Monday evening. "It will be a close one. I'm hoping everything comes together as it has in the last few races and we get a good result. We have had a bit of a break since the last round and I am sure that Brendon (Leitch) will have found some improvements in his car. I know we have found some interesting things with ours. However you never know what will happen."
Munro is also contesting the South Island Formula Ford title this season and raced at Timaru this past weekend. "That has definitely helped. It was the perfect opportunity to shake the rust off and make sure any issues are sorted out."
Munro admits to a few nerves prior to the final round. "It's all down to this one. There are three points between us but that is so close we may as well be dead equal. This weekend we will both be racing very hard."
As they approach the final round
Leitch has 778 points and Munro 775, while Christchurch
drivers Michael Collins and Tom Alexander have 696 and 645
respectively. Qualifying for the final round takes place on
the 3.5 kilometre Taupo Motorsport Park on Saturday morning.
The first race of the final round takes place over 10 laps
that afternoon. On Sunday morning James will contest another
10 lap race with the final race over 12 laps late on Sunday
Photograph - Christchurch driver James Munro in his Mygale leads Tom Alexander (Christchurch) during Round 4 of the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship at Manfeild Park - please credit Euan Cameron
Round 1: 12-13 January 2013 - Teretonga Park, Invercargill
Round 2: 19-20 January 2013 - Timaru International Motor Raceway, Levels, Timaru
Round 3: 2-3 February 2013 - Hampton Downs, Waikato
Round 4: 9-10 February 2013 - Manfeild Park, Feilding
Round 5: 9-10 March 2013 - Taupo Motorsport Park, Taupo


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There has been communication between myself and the web designer. my apologies for the late response, the website was being problematic.
I understand, that happens. What has your communication said in regards XXXXX XXXXX actions of this individual? Did you ever mention that you would be responsible for the payments?
I have not made any specific claims to responsibility for the payments in any correspondance. The only thing that would be close to that was the most recent email I sent in which i explained that we would not be needing the web designers services at this time, and I inquired how to suspend or cancel the work the designer was doing. The initial payment transaction I tried to initiate was handled through paypal and immediately placed under review. at this time no funds have been transferred.
I understand. Ultimately any exposure that you may have would be if there was "ratification". If you were to cancel this transaction, the web design company would want to sue someone, and it would most likely go after the person whose name was on the contract, but it could also go after you.
This potential partner also might go after you, if you had some sort of agreement with them...
(the partner, that is)
That is, if you had directed the partner to contract, etc... with the web design company, that might still impute liability.
Now if he did this entirely on his own, and your actions were completely after the fact, there still might be a ratification...
To show ratification, either the potential partner or the web design company would need to show the transaction, that the agent or nonagent (the potential partner) committed the act on behalf of your company, that your company approved the act by word, act, or conduct after acquiring full knowledge of the act, and that your approval was given with the intention of giving validity to the agent's or nonagent's act.
The potential partner is the one encouraging cancellation of the payment. There are no written contracts aside from the invoice, all arrangements were made verbally in good faith as far as I understand between the potential partner and the web designer. Neither myself or my current partner have engaged in any sort of discussion regarding renumeration for services with the web designer.
Then there's probably not any exposure for your company.
That doesn't mean that you won't be sued. Anyone can sue anyone for anything. A lawsuit is merely a legal complaint. It does not require that the person be right when the suit is filed. That is what the judges are for: making determinations of law. It just means that the other side won't win if they sue you.
My actions in regards XXXXX XXXXX payment in question consist solely of the initial attempt to pay via paypal on my credit card, which as mentioned previously is in a state of review.
Merely agreeing, after the fact, to pay for something, but then being directed by the person benefited by that not to pay, would not make you liable to the third party.
the third party you are referring to in this case is the potential partner?
No, the web designer.
Any agreements or interactions would be between you and the potential partner, making the web design company the third party.
No. See above.
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The web designer.
I see, so correct me if I am wrong but you are stating that even though I have agreed to pay a contract which this potential partner has set up, legally I have no obligation to do so in regards XXXXX XXXXX benefit of the web designer. Therefore if I were to cancel this payment, the web designer could bring a suit against me, though assuming I have made no direct mention of renumeration in correspondence with the web designer, my company would be free from liability
That's correct.
Assuming that they can't show that you gave any approval by word, act, or conduct AND your approval was given with the intention of giving validity to the agents act, then they wouldn't be able to recover from you.
How broad of a definition is conduct? and does it have to relate specifically to requested compensation? I ask because the the correspondence that there is record of will show that I was participating in discussable matters relating to the redesign of the website, though again, n money was ever mentioned in those words.
Ultimately that's a matter for the judge or jury to decide in a case. The question is whether the actions of the defendant (you, the party being sued) are such that indicate that there is approval of the action of the nonagent (the potential partner) and that you (as the company) are ratifying his actions as your own.
Is there any case law existing which indicates positioning a non-refundable deposit clause in a contract is invalid for single project work where the deposit is being agreed to as a half payment with the final half of the payment due upon delivery of the completed project?
I have no idea, as that would require a bit of legal research and is outside the scope of the current question.
the contract in this case being the invoice
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If it were me, I would want to get something in writing from the potential partner that he instructed me to cancel the payment, and that he will "indemnify" me for any loss or liability as result of that cancellation.
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Linux Could Easily Rule the World
As we all know, Linux is the backbone of the Internet. The largest percentage of ISPs use Apache for eMail, and some flavor of Linux on their servers. This Open Source system happily passes all the spam, viruses, trojans, malware right along the internet wiring. It is not the job of the infrastructure to clean up internet traffic, any more than it is the job of a water pipe to clean up the water traveling through it.
ISPs can install SPAM filters, and do install firewalls to cut down on intrusions, spoof attacks, DOS attacks, port scan attacks, and other nasties from the trojans and hackers of the world. But, the ROOT of this problem is indeed with the common user...the endpoint of Internet's traffic flow. Many users, these days, have some form of virus scanner running, and use the new personal firewalls, privacy guards, and malware programs. But, the large majority of users, either in the home, or in the corporate world, are not fully protected, and so, continue to be a point of distribution for the junk that plagues us all.
I am a humble IT guy, and my corporate users are protected from external intrusion by tight firewalls, and server-based virus scanning. On the internal network, each user is now running a personal firewall, virus, and malware scanner to protect from the occasional baddy that gets in through e-mail. So, even with Microsoft software it is not too expensive to protect the network. I estimate that about $50.00 per year per terminal is the average cost. Not cheap, but not overwhelming for most companies.
Most of the attacks we experience are from trojans and the like taking advantage of the "vulnerabilities" (massive gaping holes) in Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Windows OS in general. Things have improved somewhat since we replaced all Windows 98 OS software with Windows 2000 and XP. But, the holes are still there, due to the need to remain backwards compatible with old program code. Microsoft is forced to leave hooks into the kernel of the OS, so that old 8-bit and 16-bit code will still run.
The network file-servers are easily configured these days with nice robust Linux. A great workstation solution would be to replace Windows 2000 on the desktop with something like Debian or Mandrake, kill Internet Explorer with Mozilla FireFox, and Evolution or Mozilla Thunderbird for e-mail.
Unfortunately, until the home user in general (which includes all the bosses and executives of corporations, who make the final buying decisions) accepts Linux on the desktop, we are going to continue dealing with this nasty internet traffic that makes our lives more complicated. It is a sad FACT that software makers like Pagemaker, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Word, Excel, Access, and all the other Windows-based programs will NOT port their software over to a Linux environment. There are simply not enough users. There are open source equivalents, like the Gimp, OpenOffice, etc. But, people who have spent literally years of their lives learning how to use certain software will not give it up easily, even if the open source solutions are way better and much less costly. As an example, an entire generation of seamstresses and tailors had to die, before the sewing machine was accepted into general use.
In my opinion, what is the primary obstacle to desktop acceptance of Linux? Well, as an IT guy I can install and make Linux work on my home computer, and my work computers. But regular USERS cannot! What is the primary obstacle to the home user using Linux instead of Windows? SOFTWARE INSTALLATION!
Here is an example, from my own use of Linux on the desktop, compared to Microsoft Windows. Last week, I finally became so fed up with the crappy Internet Explorer that I let one of my Linux guru buddies (thanks, Issac) talk me into trying Mozilla Firefox. It was love at first use! I instantly replaced all my Windows users Internet Explorers at the office with FireFox, and everyone is very happy with the speed, lack of errors, and simplicity of the interface. The Windows installation was VERY simple and fast, with full import of all "Favorites" URL links.
So, I decided get rid of the old Netscape running on my Mandrake terminal at home, and switch my own personal Linux box to FireFox. Surely, the installation would be as simple on Linux as it was on Windows, right? NOPE! Not even close! I am writing the following paragraphs from the perspective of a relatively new user of Linux.
I installed FireFox by figuring out how to unzip a GZ file, then created a directory for the installation files. After I successfully installed the software, I happily opened up my KDE menu to run FireFox. What! It is not there on the menu, and no icons on the desktop either. Hmmm! So I opened up my file manager and browsed down to the directory containing the FireFox installation. I clicked on promising files in the plethora of directories, with no results. Finally, I found a file called "FireFox," which was an "executable text file" or script that runs FireFox. Of course, when I clicked it a little window opened that asked whether I wanted to do the following: Display, Run in Terminal, Cancel, or Run the software. I could run it from there. I finally figured out that I could copy the file to the Mandrake desktop and it would execute FirFox without trouble.
Now, what is the difference? On Windows, I simply installed it and started using it immediately. On Linux, I had to jump through several hoops that a normal computer user would never begin to figure out. Things have improved drastically since the "old days" in which I would have to go out and CHMOD a file or two on every program I installed on Linux, IF, I could even figure out where the installer installed it in the first place.
To many of you full-time Linux heads out there this may sound silly, and you may be inclined to scream "RTFM", when in fact no manual exists, other than Google. I am a computer tech with massive Windows networking experience (WAN and LAN), and have been in the computer business since the days of the Commodore 64.
My opinion is simple. When Linux (as secure as it is) starts acting like Windows in MORE than the appearance of screens, it could in fact dethrone Microsoft on the desktop. At that point, even normal users would ask for Linux instead of Windows, and software makers everywhere would port their software over to Linux. Even Microsoft would be inclined to do so, since they are all about making massive quantities of money. (Is Microsoft Linux very far away?) Look at the Macintosh. A good portion of the software it runs is Microsoft-based. DO we want Microsoft's software running on our Linux terminals? Most current Linux-heads would scream a resounding "NO!" But, realistically, until enough users switch to Linux to make Microsoft take notice and start thinking about porting their software, Linux has not yet arrived on the desktop. Everyday Windows users MUST have their familiar software available, BEFORE they will switch.
Some may say…but what about using WINE to run your Windows software. To this I say, "yeah, right!" Can you imagine a normal user, who can't even find his installation of FireFox to do a WINE configuration. Nope! And, that is not to mention the hard-core gamers running EverQuest, Anarchy Online, EVE, Star Wars, and the many other MMORPGs that will ONLY run on Windows.
The OS is of little importance to users. It is the SOFTWARE that excites them. Linux does not have the software yet, because there are too few desktop users. That is primarily because it is simply to complex to install software on Linux. Linux is fast, slick, and beautiful in appearance, and it is stable as a rock. But, it is unusable by a normal user, and so…is dead in the water. Until Linux programmers wake up to the fact that users must install software successfully and make a working installation system, Linux will never move past the server-base where it lives now.
To many Linux users and developers, that is just fine. They have their highly-complex OS that keep everyone else away, and they like it that way! But, out here in the real world, we are plagued with trojans, viruses, malware, demonized Active-X controls, and all sorts of nasty things to kill our data and make our lives complicated and miserable. The majority of these problems are due to the unsecure Microsoft world we live in. Please, Linux-heads, help we mere users escape this horrible situation. This is a call to Linux guys with a heart. Please, make us an OS that is secure and that we can use WITHOUT 3000 hours of command-line and script indoctrination.
You hold the solution to the Internet's problems in your heart, head, and hands!
A tool for securing DNS communications between a client and a DNS resolver.
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Over the past couple of weeks, the Online Trust Alliance (OTA) and Microsoft have launched campaigns promoting the use of modern browsers. OTA's campaign, "Why Your Browser Matters," provides tools and resources to help website operators provide user education on the value of keeping browsers current.
What appears to be complementary to the OTA campaign is the Microsoft announcement of a new website, YourBrowserMatters.org. The site evaluates the browser being used and gives you a score from 0 to 4. IE8 scores 3, Chrome 14 scores 2.5, Firefox 7 scores 2, and IE9 scores a perfect 4. Opera and Safari are not supported by the site.
Some may suspect that the scoring system is largely tilted in Microsoft's favor. On the other hand, the campaign complements another effort by Microsoft, The IE6 Countdown, which is dedicated to dropping the usage of Microsoft's IE6. I like the line, "Friends don't let friends use Internet Explorer 6. And neither should acquaintances." I suppose Microsoft is taking advantage of promoting the tight integration between Windows 7 and IE9, to provide arguably the safest Windows browsing experience
The long and short of it is that your browser does matter. The latest version is undoubtedly more secure than an older version. And yes, some browsers are better than others, but this seems to shift from time to time as browser vendors play catch up.
Personally, I have always been an IE user, but switched to Chrome when IE9 was launched. Why? I also use Windows XP which does not support IE9. My thinking was that if I wanted to stay on the latest browser version, then I would have to switch to something that continues to support XP. I wonder how Microsoft missed that subtlety.


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by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer
Prompted by the possible construction of a 70-acre solar farm in southern Morrison County, the County Board conducted a review of its land use ordinance.
Since solar energy was not even addressed in the ordinance, several terms related to solar energy were added in a definition section.
A new section was added laying out regulations regarding solar energy systems including rooftop, ground-mount and community systems as well as solar farms.
A public hearing was held Jan. 27 at a Morrison County Planning Commission meeting. Changes discussed there were made at a subsequent County Board planning session.
No members of the public attended Tuesday's public hearing.
The County Board voted unanimously to adopt the proposed ordinance changes.
As a result of the adoption of the solar energy standards, the Board also voted to adopt new solar energy permit fees as well as a change to the current after-the-fact permit fees.
No permit is required for a roof-mounted solar energy system, since setbacks for the structure have already been met.
Permit fees for ground-mount solar panels (for private, individual use) are $50 per project. Fees for solar farm and community solar energy systems are $250 per megawatt of power. These apply when the system is used to sell energy wholesale to the power grid or when supplying many properties with power.
Also included in the vote to add solar energy fees were changes to the late fee schedule.
Property owners who pay a "late permit fee" within 10 days of notification by letter will pay only $50 in additional fees. If the permit fee is not paid within 10 days of notice, the owner is charged an "after-the-fact fee" of three times the permit fee.


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Ah, the power of a button-down. I find them to be one of the most versatile creatures that inhabit my closet. I like mine a bit oversized and worn in, but I can always appreciate a nice, crisp one peeking out of a sweater. If one looks at them with an open mind and without the idea that they are only a preppy garment, button-downs can adapt to many different styles. Along with being suitable for a myriad of styles, these tops can be worn for all types of occasions. Today's Fashionista is donning a look that would be perfect for a meeting with a professor, thanks to her black and white button-down and crisp Dr. Martens.
Even though the semester has just begun, there are still reasons to stop by your professor's office hours. Some students stop by to ensure that professors remember who they are or because they're already confused about their latest writing assignment. I assure you a reason will come up to check in at office hours. To make sure you're not remembered for the wrong reasons, take some notes from today's Fashionista. Her button-down and sweater duo keep her modest, but still chic while her shoes give off a professionally casual vibe. Opting for a backpack over a tote bag is completely fine since after all, you are a student with classes to get to.
Getting dressed to meet with a professor does not have to be overly professional and boring. Just stay closer to the modest end of the spectrum and welcome the idea that button-downs and classy shoes are powerful tools. If you're a fan of the black and white color scheme, rock this leopard print button-down with a black cardigan, skinny jeans and cute oxfords. For those of you who can't wear anything without color, opt for this mustard chiffon button-down. Pair it with a burgundy sweater and leopard print loafers and your professor definitely won't forget you.
One Simple Change: If this Fashionista swaps out the cardigan for a red cable knit sweater, she'll have school spirit. It would be a great outfit to wear during welcome week!


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A BID for European cash to boost jobs and growth and develop the rural economy in the North York Moors is set to be submitted later this year.
Farmers, small businesses, tourism and cultural events in the North York Moors National Park, hill country and coastal communities, could benefit from the next wave of European funding from a successful scheme that has injected millions of pounds into the countryside.
The bid is being made by Yorkshire officials from the Leader scheme, a method of delivering European funding at local level.
Amy Thomas, programme manager for the area, said a drop-in session is being held at the National Park headquarters at Helmsley, on Thursday July 24, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, when advice and project ideas will be discussed.
Ms Thomas said extensive consultation has been carried out on ideas: "We have now nearly finished the first draft of our new Leader programme and have tried to ensure that there are plenty of opportunities for the new programme to support a range of projects which are seen as important for the area."
It will, she added, focus strongly on jobs and growth to support and develop the local rural economy. Six priorities have been drawn up by the Government – support for farm diversification and productivity, micro and small businesses, tourism, rural services, cultural and heritage activity and forest productivity.
"We aim to promote and improve farm business resilience, looking to the future of the industry through innovation," said Ms Thomas.
In addition small businesses will be helped to work together in clusters to share resources, develop new supply chains and markets, while efforts to attract more tourists and boost the visitor economy will be supported.Another priority will be to help essential rural services which aid the local economy.
The final submission of the new Leader initiative will be sent to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) with a decision expected in November. The previous programme saw £5.3m invested in a number of projects.


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Dan Kennedy Guardian.co.uk Friday 27 May 2011 Remember section 215? It was a notorious provision of the USA Patriot Act, renewed on Thursday, that allowed the government to snoop on what library books you'd borrowed, what videos you'd rented, your medical records – anything, really, if investigators thought it might have something to do... »
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Steve Watson Prisonplanet.com May 27, 2011 Utah looks likely to be the next state to follow the example set by Texas in attempting to make TSA grope downs a felony. Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Herriman has introduced a bill into the Utah House of Representatives that would ensure TSA agents would have to abide by... »
We've Gone from a Nation of Laws to a Nation of Powerful Men Making Laws in Secret
Washington's Blog May 28, 2011 Preface: Some defendants are no longer allowed to see the "secret evidence" which the government is using against them. See this and this. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that judges can throw out cases because they don't like or believe the plaintiff … even before anyone has had... »
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Trigger Points by Gary North LewRockwell.com When would a wise Jew have begun making plans to leave Germany? 1933? 1934? 1938? 1939? In retrospect, most people would say 1933, the year Hitler was appointed (not elected) Chancellor by President von Hindenburg. On 30 January, Hitler became Chancellor. He asked Hindenburg to dissolve the government... »
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This isn't the coolest camera out there. Or the most expensive. Or the most technically sophisticated, not by a long way. But it still looks amazing, and just feels conceptually right. It never fails to attract "oohs" and "aahs" when you get it out! Picture quality is pretty good with 2 megapixels resolution. I get good quality 6" x 4" prints out of mine, no problem. I use Jessops, who can do prints from just 15p each. You just give them your memory stick - very convenient. It's a lovely simple piece of design, with little superfluous detail. One thing that could be classed as a design flaw is the positionof the lens - it's on the far right of the camera, and it's easy to put your finger in front of the lens if you're not careful. Unfortunately, charging the batteries each time is a bit of a fiddle (they need to be removed and charged in a separte unit, which takes 12 hours), but the batteries last a long time once charged. It's ideal as a "fun" camera to take out clubbing and stuff like that, which is exactly how I use mine. It works OK in dark conditions, and red-eye is not too bad! Definitely recommended to anyone who wants a compact and well made digital camera. Note that the standard memory stick is only 8Mb which is equivalent to just 15 hi-res pictures. But I got a 128Mb stick on ebay for £35, which solves all my picture storage problems! Downsides include a lack of optical zoom, and difficulties capturing fast-moving objects. I believe there are cameras available now which offer 3 megapixels and optical zoom in a similarly small package e.g. Pentax Optio S and Canon Ixus. But they cost a lot more, and for under 200 quid, this is the coolest camera out there!
In October I decided to look for a serious portable model to replace the L'espion and the Sipix Blink I already had as a companion to my Fuji Finepix S304 (see op) and Minolta Dynax 505i. Sony had launched the DSC-U10 which is a 1.3 megapixel model back in the summer of 2002. I had fallen in love with the DSC-U10. This was one a few cameras that had me salivating last year. My first impression was cool this was simply so sexy, stylish and I wanted one. How did Sony do it? This is small but useable. There is a flash and 1" LCD screen but no optical viewfinder. Ok the Cybershot is physically bigger than the L'espion and Sipix, and other cheap fun cameras. It is also thicker than its competitor in this area the Casio Exlim-M2 and S2, but considerably smaller in height. The Casio in its defence has an optical viewfinder and a full size 1.5" LCD screen, and it is much easier to view than the Cybershot and therefore easier to frame your picture. This was my first reservation about the Cybershot. In fact since its so similar in size to the small mobile phones such as a T68i that it is a credible alternative to the camera phones and certainly produces much better quality picture than any of these at the moment, plus its much more cool! Sony in their wisdom decided to launch the DSC-U20, a 2 megapixel upgrade of the U10. What's more Sony were going to launch it in the UK with different colour models and only slightly more expensive than the lower resolution model. At launch the blue model was available with silver version after Christmas and a black version in the spring. The relative steep price had put me off and I decided to hold out for a silver version and a reduction in price. The camera -------------- After seeing the silver and blue versions I decided to opt for the latter as it looks more cool. I was slightly disappointed with the silver model which I had set my heart on. It also picks up f
ingerprints more eas ily and scratches also show up, from just looking at the display model. I also purchased the black soft case for the model, and this enhances the sexiness of it. Sony are ready to extend the range of cases with various colours from white to camourflage. Maybe I should have waited for the blue case! The Cybershot comes with 2 AAA NiMh rechargeable batteries and case, a neck strap, a slow battery charger (shame on you Sony), 8Mb Memory stick, USB cable, a camera manual and the applications CD containing the drivers, image transfer and Pixela Imagemaker. The inclusion of the rechargeable batteries are a necessity for digital cameras as they eat alkalines like anything. The charger provided takes around 12 hours to fully charge up though so it could be worthwhile to purchase an extra of rechargeable batteries along with a good rapid charger such as the Hahnel Rapid Powerstation. Setting up the software and drivers was straightforward using Win Me and I guess this should be the case for Win XP. This was a true case of installing the CD software and then plug and go. A neat touch from Sony is that when the camera is connected to the USB port, it is also powered by it, negating the need for a AC adaptor which is just as well as there is no AC socket on the camera, I guess there just isn't enough space on the case for it. This saves the battery from taking a battering when transferring files to the PC. The socket to connect to a USB port is on the back and is covered up by a small rubber cover though you have to be careful that you don't loose this. Features include: 1/2.7" 2.0 MegaPixel effective Progressive Scan Super HAD CCD image sensor, a fixed 5mm (33mm 35mm equivalent) f2.8 lens, Center weighted Auto Focus, 4-step Manual Focus with Auto Macro, Center weighted Auto Exposure, Auto shutter speed range 1/30 ~ 1/2000 second, 1" 64K Pixel TFT transflective LCD Viewfinder
with Battery Remaining Indicator, 4 Mode Intelligent Flash with TTL Pre -flash metering and Red Eye Reduction, SXGA (1632x1224) and VGA (640x480) Image Sizes, MPEG Video mail (160x112) Movie mode (w/o audio), VGA Burst mode captures up to five 640x480 frames at 2 frames/second, Selectable Soft snap, Illumination snap and Vivid Nature Scene modes, Selectable Sepia, Solarize, Black & White and Negative Art Picture Effect modes, Dimensions W x H x D : 85 x 29 x 40mm Weight: 4.2 oz. (118g) w/ Batteries, Memory Stick® Media, and Neck Strap In Use ===== The U20 is very easy to operate, and can be ready to be used by just sliding open the lens cover and with a 8Mb Memory stick, can be ready to use instantly. However with a 128Mb memory stick and the new 256Mb Memory stick select the camera takes a few seconds longer to be ready. This camera cannot use the Memory Pro sticks though future firmware maybe available to allow this. The LCD viewfinder is small and can be difficult to frame and focus shots accurately though once use become accustom to it, this becomes second nature. In bright sunlight the light can be turned off and this saves the battery. The menu system is simple and easy to use but it takes a while to get used to see which option is highlighted, Sony could be wise to change the colour scheme for this. To be honest with a 2 megapixel camera it's a waste of time to shoot in VGA mode even for emailing, it would be better to shoot in the highest quality and convert it with an image editing package, unless you are short of storage space on the memory stick. One thing I noticed was that the number of shots remaining is regularly inaccurate, since two shots can be taken before it counts down. This is probably due to the JPEG compression used and this is very high, and cannot be altered. Image quality on the whole is very good, though image quality is somewhat noisy when the flash is used. The red eye red
uction is average and since the flas h and lens are close together makes it difficult to overcome. The night shooting mode is a waste of time, since there is no tripod mount, a very steady hand is required for the long exposure, and I'm yet to be convince about the image taken in this mode compared to the normal mode. The effect modes are rather a gimmick and are probably better done using an image editing package. Twenty free digital prints were provided using Sony's imaging service operated by Colorplaza and the quality are good but the inadequacies of the camera's 2 megapixel shows up with large prints(7x5) a bit blocky and also some artefacts from the strong compression used. Handling of the camera can be a problem, until you can get used to it. The lens and flash are very close to the right edge of the camera, where most people often put the fingers and thus can get covered up. Once you get used to it though this is less of a problem. However shutter lag is very short which is a main problem with digital cameras and shot to shot is very good too, with only a second or two wait before the next shot can be taken. The movie mode is pointless with no audio recorded and movie clips the size of postage stamp, I can't see anyone wanting to use it. Battery life is excellent considering the size of the batteries and that the LCD is used all the time. Software ====== The major weakness is the supplied software. At this price Photoshop can't be expected to be included, though Photoshop Elements would be a good inclusion. The supplied Pixela Image maker is weak. The interface is colourful and that's about it. It does not resemble any windows application and is rather hard to use. To be honest I didn't bother learning to use it at all since I already had Finepix viewer installed from the S304 and this was very quickly uninstalled. Transferring images to the PC is straight forward though
from the camera without using a card reader. Overall ===== Overall this a good second camera, or when you want to record moments on a night out without carrying the bulk and beats any camera that are found on existing mobile phones. In fact I carry this around with me, you never know when it comes in handy. This is one cool stylish piece of kit that will appeal to the fashion conscious and gadget lovers, with reasonable image quality to match. True the image quality may not be as good as my s304 especially for larger prints, it has more style and wow factor. The ladies do look at you and ask you about it! Could be a useful pulling tool! The build quality is excellent to. This camera has fallen in price since I bought it and by the time I get round to finish writing and posting this op, the U20 will be replaced by the U30 which will be expected to be very similar, and this is still only 2 megapixels. Also look at the Pentax Optio S and the Casio equivalent which have 3 megapixels and a zoom lens. The U-20 is certainly not style over substance....Well just about.....
I bought this camera for general snap-shots and was attracted to the cameras small size. After using the camera for a day I have taken a few pictures, a small film (no sound) and downloaded these through tthe USB cable to my PC. Important things that you may not realise: The camera comes with Nickel Metal Hydride batteries - not L-Ion. This means that you have to train the batteries and cannot simply recharge and topup a half charged battery, you have to drain it fully, then recharge fully. The manual says this takes 13 hrs - what a bore! This may have put me off buying if I had realised. Although they are AAA size, you can't use normal off the shelf AAA batteries, they last about 5 pictures then the thing shuts down. It does come with "scenes" for picture taking. Those familier with sony cameras know that this is a nice little selection of B&W photos, Serpia (old fasioned brown photos), negative (weird) and another weird one. quiet a nice, fun feature for when you think your taking "arty" shots!! The USB transfer software worked very well on my Win2000 PC. I used photoshop for image manipulation becuase I am more familier with it. The camera has no zoom, but an auto-focas, you can over-ride this to choose one of the following : 20 cm - For close ups 1 Metre - For pictures focasing on something close, but still with a background Infinate for landscape type pictures. Summery: Great for ultra-pocket size, snap/fun shops. No good if you will be frustrated by no-zoom. Very easy to link with PC. I bartered and got the price down to £180, am glad as it's not worth more.


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For starters, this is going to take some work. But, what good is hard work if it's not producing maximum gains in both strength, fat-loss, and health? Not as good as it could be!
The research and development of anabolic supplements has yielded some amazing results in recent years and the scientific breakthroughs show no signs of diminishing. Of course creatine, glutamine, protein and multi-vitamins are standard issue in an athlete's arsenal. Beyond the basics, we've witnessed the development of Prohormones, ZMA, and Isoflavones such as Methoxyisoflavone. Clearly, we've seen remarkable advances in anabolic supplementation in the past five years and now another breakthrough has been released.
Even if a fraction of this power could be available through ecdysterone supplementation, the idea of supplementing with "bug juice" just isn't too appealing. Luckily, it's not obtained through insects for supplementation! It happens to exist as a compound in the herbs Rhaponticum/Leuzeae and Cyanotis vaga, and is therefore a naturally occurring phytochemical. Phew! Until recently; however, it was not easily available. Although Ecdysterone has been known and tested in Russia since 1988, it never received much attention because there existed no cost-effective way to extract it. Russian researchers and scientists had a very pure version developed, but it was costly...$20,000 per kilogram. The only other choice was Suma extract, which contained so little ecdysterone that it would have been ineffective as a viable ecdysterone-supplementation option. Within in the past year (2000), companies specializing in the extraction of high potency compounds from herbs have developed a way to extract concentrated ecdysterone at a standardized up to 97%! The breakthrough technology, in-vitro cell cultivation, provided the needed purity and concentration of ecdysterone to make it a viable option for economical supplementation. This is great news for anyone wanting to increase lean muscle mass, decrease fat and improve performance. So, bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts and athletes listen up, the scientific data behind the "Steroidal Holy Grail" is simply incredible!
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How Does Ecdysterone Work? The single most important factor in maximizing muscle growth is environment. Ecdysterone works to create the "perfect" muscle-building environment in the body, among other positive effects. The perfect conditions for creating the perfect muscle building environment include maintaining a positive nitrogen balance and increasing protein synthesis along with intelligent, consistent exercise and a balanced diet rich in protein. It's long been understood that if the body was able to maintain the perfect anabolic environment, maximum muscle growth would occur.
Maintaining positive nitrogen balance and increased protein synthesis without also incurring hormonal side-effects was the trick. This is why researchers became so enthralled with ecdysterone when Doctor Burdette in 1963 found that ecdysterone enhanced the rate of protein synthesis. This was the beginning of over 50 studies showing the remarkable effects of ecdysterone on the body while simultaneously showing now side effects. Now, with the increased economical availability of pure concentrated ecdysterone, the picture is finally becoming more complete.
Ecdysterone has been tested for its effects on work capacity, immune function, lean body mass and fat loss, among other variables in a number of scientific studies. The vast majority of research indicates an increase in test subjects' lean mass. Results were further improved when ecdysterone was consumed with protein.
Studies conducted in the Soviet Union in 1988 showed ecdysterone helps "increase hepatic protein synthesis and subsequently promote positive nitrogen balance!" How does this lead to more muscle mass? Simply: "the more nitrogen your body maintains and the greater rate of protein synthesis, the more mass, period." How, exactly, does ecdysterone do this? V. Smetanin, researcher of the Smolenk State Medical Institute in Russia speculates that ecdysterone decreases urea concentration in the body and increases hemoglobin levels by increasing a process called erythropoiesis. Erythropoiesis is the development of mature red blood cells. This leads to a stimulation of the anabolic process in protein metabolism, which in turn leads to a positive nitrogen balance in the body.
It's interesting to note the amount of Ecdysterone these Soviet Studies used. According to Derek Cornelius, "Most of the experiments used 5 mg per kilogram of body mass per day as the dosage." To find out how much you would need to take to supply this same amount of ecdysterone, use this equation:
So, the average person should consume 300-600 mg of ecdysterone per day to meet this dosage. This compound is so non-toxic that this is a perfectly safe amount to consume. Syntrax Syntrabol is currently the only product that supplies enough mg of ecdysterone (200 mg per capsule) to effectively supplement at the 600 mg level.
Ecdysterone was tested in another study performed in 1986 by B.Ya Smetanin. For this research, 117 highly trained speed skaters between the ages of 18 and 28 were tested for work capacity, body weight, lung capacity and VO2 max. The results speak for themselves: all of the said parameters increased as well as an increase in the O2 pulse max and an increase in the exhalation of CO2. Basically, they received more oxygen to their cells! This equates to decreasing recovery time, maximizing performance, permitting optimal muscle anabolism and maximum fat reduction. It also means the athletes using ecdysterone compared to those on a placebo experienced increased stamina, endurance and energy.
That's not all! A study conducted using 112 athletes performed by B.G. Fadeev in Russia showed some very impressive overall results. However, by this time, the results should come as no surprise. 89% of those who supplemented with ecdysterone versus a placebo reported less fatigue, greater performance, more motivation, greater speed, and improved strength. How long did it take before these athletes reported these effects? Months? Weeks? No, five days. To make matters even better, no adverse side effects were reported.
Bodybuilders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts will find the extra gains in lean muscle mass and reduction in body fat very beneficial. Based on all the research, Ecdysterone looks to be not only incredibly effective as a performance enhancer on all facets, but also very safe. Since it is not a required nutrient, there are no symptoms of deficiency. However, if you would like to experience more energy and strength gains in less time than you've probably ever experienced, grab some ecdysterone and protein because you are the perfect candidate! Check out the section below to learn more on side effects and recommended dosages.
What about side effects? That's the best part! As you already know by now, research studies show no negative side effects, no hormonal interactions, and a very low toxicity level for ecdysterone. When tested by ICN Biochemicals on December 31, 1998, a complete safety test was performed to determine the toxicity. The data showed the amount of ecdysterone one would have to take in order to reach toxicity. The amount? 6400 mg/kg! In other words, an average 170lb person would have to take 494,528 mg of the compound to reach this point! This is 4,121 times as much as the recommended dose.
So, as you can see, it's very safe with an incredibly low toxicity. Furthermore, endocrine testing showed that ecdysterone caused no effect whatsoever on the mammalian hormonal system. Testing was measured on testosterone, cortisol, insulin, ACTH, growth hormone, and leutinizing hormone. The data not only shows ecdysterone to be extremely safe, but effective as well! The recommended dose of ecdysterone is 80-120 mg per day and upwards of 400-600 mg per day. We've even heard reports of people receiving amazing results working up to using as much as 1200 mg safely per day. Tigerfitness.com recommends Syntrax Syntrabol for higher doses of ecdysterone because each capsule contains ecdysterone standardized for 200 mg, the highest potency on the market. Remember, ecdysterone should be taken with protein-rich meals for best results!
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It's never too early to start thinking about the next college softball season, a thesis I'll put to the test here with some premature questions for the 2011 season.
1. Who is the early, early, early favorite for player of the year?
Washington's Danielle Lawrie has left the building, so unlike a year ago, there isn't a clear-cut favorite for top individual honors. Even Lawrie's closest competition this season, UCLA's Megan Langenfeld and Georgia Tech's Jen Yee, were seniors.
So without going completely off the grid, how about someone for whom national attention is perhaps overdue?
The heir to Langenfeld's multipurpose throne, California's Valerie Arioto, does a lot of everything. As a junior this season, she led the Bears in home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage and on-base percentage at the plate and wins, ERA and strikeouts in the circle. For good measure, she stole 12 bases in as many attempts.
Arioto's plate discipline would be the stuff of legend if people wrote legends about things like walks (when you're in the same neighborhood as former Golden Bear and automatic intentional walk Veronica Nelson, you're doing something right). And if sophomore catcher Lindsey Ziegenhirt, already a power threat, continues to develop in the cleanup role, Arioto may see enough hittable pitches to turn some of those walks into even more extra-base hits.
2. Who are five more players who could challenge for the award?
Katelyn Boyd, SS, Arizona State: She finished No. 36 in the nation in slugging percentage -- and played a month with a broken finger and thumb that left her unable to do much more than slap. On top of her prowess at the plate, she almost single-handedly solidified the middle of Arizona State's infield defensively.
Kayla Braud, 2B, Alabama: Watching Braud hit as a freshman, it seemed legitimately fair to wonder if she might someday hit .600 for an entire season. A slapper who can put the ball in the gaps or over the wall at times, she is a complete offensive asset.
Kenzie Fowler, P, Arizona: She more than lived up to the hype as a freshman, no small feat given how highly regarded she was coming out of high school. Her final start wasn't what she wanted, but she showed more than just talent in providing pitching as the Wildcats came through the loser's bracket at the World Series.
Taylor Schlopy, OF, Georgia: Honestly, flip a coin when it comes to Schlopy or teammate Alisa Goler (and maybe find something with three sides to bring Megan Wiggins into the equation). But Schlopy's combination of speed, power, outfield defense and energy gives her a strong campaign platform.
Jordan Taylor, P, Michigan: After splitting the No. 1 role with Nikki Nemitz for three seasons, it's her show in Ann Arbor next season. If she's at 40 appearances with 30-plus wins and 350-plus strikeouts for a World Series contender, she's in the thick of the race.
3. Will we run out of softballs with all the home runs?
It felt that way at the World Series with the rate at which balls flew over the fence. But after the NCAA single-season home record fell for the second season in a row, the demise of pitching and rise of offense -- and specifically the explosion of the long ball -- seems to be the hottest topic in town.
And there are almost as many reasons why it's happening as there are opinions on what it means for the health or ill health of the sport.
"The athletes are better. They're stronger, the technology is way better," Alabama coach Patrick Murphy said during the NCAA tournament. "I could see it coming to a day where we copy college baseball again and get rid of all the composite bats. [But] I think it draws a lot of fans. When we first started, we'd have 200 people here, and it was 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, and now they love it when Charlotte [Morgan] hits the ball 260 [feet]."
As Murphy suggests, it's a double-edged sword. The history of just about every sport in the United States, at least anecdotally, suggests casual fans like offense. On the other hand, when three hours becomes the norm for a college game, as it was in the UCLA-Arizona final, the pendulum has perhaps swung too far in that direction.
Which is why "composite" is the word most likely to define the upcoming season. Arizona coach Mike Candrea, whose 2009 team set the home run record that Hawaii broke this season, repeatedly suggested during the World Series that replacing composite bats with traditional aluminum bats is something softball should consider.
"I love the home run," Candrea said. "I just don't think that the home run should be hit by everyone in the lineup. And there are a lot of home runs being hit."
And barring the unlikely elimination of composite bats, that won't change in 2011.
4. How about an early "Eight for OKC" for 2011?
1. Arizona: K'Lee Arredondo is a loss on offense, but she's the only player who recorded even one hit this season who won't be back. And assuming highly touted incoming freshman Shelby Babcock can slide into the No. 2 pitching role, ace Kenzie Fowler should be able to build on a sensational freshman season.
2. Alabama: Charlotte Morgan will be impossible to replace on and off the field, but the Crimson Tide return almost everyone else. Heralded freshman Jaclyn Traina could team with Kelsi Dunne and Lauren Sewell in the circle, allowing Amanda Locke to continue emerging as one of the nation's best sluggers.
3. UCLA: Losing just three starters from a team that went 10-0 during the NCAA tournament would usually be a recipe for a repeat, but the amount of returning talent nationwide makes for unusual circumstances. Not to mention, one of those departing seniors is Langenfeld. A healthy return for All-American outfielder Katie Schroeder, who played just seven games this season, will be a boost. Repeat aspirations may hinge on how well Aleah Macon and Donna Kerr seize the circle.
4. Florida: Tim Walton stressed he wanted his program to become more athletic. Whether or not the incoming freshman class speeds that process, the Gators will be good enough to get back to Oklahoma City. Francesca Enea is a big bat to replace, but freshman Brittany Schutte looks ready.
5. Arizona State: The Sun Devils lose 109 starts in the field and 18 starts in the circle through departing seniors, but there's never a shortage of options in Tempe. Boyd is a player to build a lineup around, and freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo, ESPN Rise's No. 1 recruit, joins battle-tested Hillary Bach.
6. Tennessee: As pleased as he was with this season's postseason run, Tennessee co-coach Ralph Weekly could never quite stop dropping hints about his giddiness for what's in store. Seven returning starters will be joined by a recruiting class ranked best in the nation by ESPN Rise.
7. Georgia: The Bulldogs don't lose a single player for 2011. Wiggins stayed healthy this season and fits between Schlopy and Goler in perhaps the most potent top of the order out there.
8. Missouri: Missouri made the World Series this year without injured ace Chelsea Thomas. And if Thomas is back at 100 percent next season, the Tigers have two proven postseason pitchers in Thomas and Kristin Nottelmann.
Graham Hays covers women's college softball for ESPN.com. E-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter: @grahamhays.


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On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Robby Findler <robby at eecs.northwestern.edu>wrote: > On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM, Tomi Neste <tomi.neste at gmail.com> wrote: > > I was wondering if there are currently any plans in adding more > components > > to the GUI toolbox? Things like tree views, property lists, accordion > > panels, resizable panels (DrRacket seems to have this in its editor/repl > > panel but I don't think it's documented or available?). > > Try searching for panel:dragable in the docs. > > Robby > Thanks, I had forgot about the whole Application Framework. Personally I'd be happy with a small base set of components (which should probably include common ones like property lists and tooltips, which I noticed are too missing?) if they are flexible and customizable. Now, some random thoughts and questions: - Let's say I create a custom shrinking-panel% by subclassing vertical-panel%. On top of that I add some component to act as a toggle and on the bottom another pane that acts as a container for the actual content. When the toggle is clicked the content panel below is hidden/shown and the whole shrinking-panel should change its size. To add content to the shrinking-panel% the developer would need to query it for the actual content-panel (ie. by sending it 'get-content-pane' message) that should be used as the parent for the users components, he/she can't add the content directly into the shrinking-panel. If there is a way to hook into the parenting procedure of the containers the custom panel could automatically wrap the containee in the correct place, but if it does that the parent of the containee isn't what the user requested and this could lead to problems. It seems like a tricky situation since the containee now actually has two parents. - Ability to add and freely position GUI objects on the canvas would be great. It would allow things like graph views where the nodes could have embedded controls. Similarly it would be useful to have a way to render some of the underlying native toolkits basic components (like check marks, arrows or button frames) to the canvas to create custom controls that wouldn't look so much out of the place. - I'm making an application where there are several canvases (inside the same top level window) and I'd like to drag graphical objects between these. Is there a way to "attach" a bitmap to the mouse cursor to achieve this kind of drag'n'drop behaviour? -- tomppa -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.racket-lang.org/users/archive/attachments/20110819/afb10af5/attachment.html>
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Need Appliance Repair Help? Ask a Technician for Answers ASAP
which valves are you looking for, the ones on the LEFT?
that number odes not mean anything that is just Repair clinics number for the part ,
Again is it on the left side????
ok the picture is not a regulator it is your gas valve under your temperature knob.
And you stated the gas pressure was 6 LBS ,is that correct???
The reason I ask Because if that is the reading you got that is not a correct reading .
Unless you actually meant 6 inches of water column!!!
ok that make me feel better then .
you have two item that give the fuel to the burner .
The regulator if it was the regulator you would have the issues with all the burner/flames .
So the only other item that control volume of gas to burner/ flame is the gas valves ,which that is the picture that was shown earlier , and I have found those for you .
here is the link for the part , with price ,and where you can order on -line
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Students go 'Above and Beyond'
Some might assume teachers in the Above and Beyond program would be touting the successes of 80 percent of the children who attend two-and-half week summer programs.
But Above and Beyond Director Laura Loshek also focuses on the 20 percent who do not seem to be getting the same benefit.
For the past five years, students in first through third grade who are lagging behind their classmates in school were referred to the program.
The reason to offer the extra help, funded by Community Education and other state money targeted for services, is that students at grade level and above are likely to retain their reading skills into the next year.
Kids who are behind, however, lose ground over the summer, making it likely they will be even more behind in the fall, according to educators.
Students who attend the summer program remain at the same reading level or gain, according to the results of fall testing.
Most of the children in this group do not want to be in the program, have short attention spans and need a lot of physical activity.
Learning from experience in previous years, and from what most educators know about how students learn, Loshek and teachers know these students need to bond with teachers and feel accepted.
"We need to show humanity," she said. "And show them that adults struggle, too."
Above and Beyond teaches ways to translate that philosophy into reality.
The start time has been changed this year from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
"I don't see the dragging I saw last year," Loshek said of the time change.
Students at Crestview and Red Rock schools are greeted at the door by their teachers as they get off the bus.
Kids are placed in groups with students they know from their regular schools and are transformed into groups of cucumbers, radishes, peppers, pumpkins and other vegetables.
"They are afraid they might not know anyone," she said.
Morning meetings are held where children formally greet each other with handshakes or other acknowledgements.
"For example, we might ask what their favorite color is," Loshek said.
"Teachers did the model. They are power teachers who are energetic and like to try new things."
Students spend half their time in reading and math. The other half is spent in enrichment classes such as CSI for Kids, Math at the Improv, Batiking, and Adventures in Volcanoes.
The message in enrichment classes is that learning is fun. Though the students are learning a craft, teachers keep kids reading and every opportunity to use math is captured.
Of course, reading is emphasized.
Low readers rely too much on sounding out syllables and trying to recognize words, according to literacy educators. Moving low readers beyond this stage is critical.
Reading faster is the goal. Those who read at low speeds, a task brains find hard, do not become fluent readers.
"Building fluency is vital," Loshek said. "Fluent readers solve problems on the run. These kids need connections and respect. They need to know that you're not just some boring teachers.
"We have high expectations, not low ones."


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The STEPS Coalition is in the process of attempting to gather signatures of 1,500 registered voters to possibly force a public vote on the proposed minor league stadium in Biloxi.
"So many of us here are baseball fans," Roberta Avila, executive director of the STEPS Coalition, told the Sun-Herald at a news conference last Tuesday. But she said the group wants a public hearing to address the pros and cons of the stadium and a special election to determine if the public supports the bond.
Vincent Creel, public affairs manager for the City of Biloxi, said a special election could cause a 90-day delay in stadium construction. The stadium plan calls for it to be completed in April for the 2014 season.
WLOX-TV said it has learned an investor has committed to spend $14.5 million to purchase a team and move it to Biloxi, as long as the stadium is ready for the start of the 2014 season. The Double-A minor league would compete in the Southern League.
The stadium is planned for the intersection of U.S. 90 and Interstate 110, on land leased free to the city by Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The land is an employee parking lot across the street from Beau Rivage casino. The city plans to borrow $21 million, and the state is pitching in $15 million in BP oil spill settlement money to pay for the stadium.
Biloxi attorney Ron Peresich, who is consulting the city on the baseball deal, told WLOX a forced-vote could likely kill the deal.
Creel also said the council will consider a measure to add the stadium project to its Urban Renewal Plan. "This just gives us more flexibility about adjoining developments on the same site," Creel said.


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This article was published 29/10/2013 (1390 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Homeowners upset with the condition of their gravel backlanes could get options for an upgrade.
The public works committee this afternoon approved a plan to upgrade gravel back lanes to asphalt.
However, 60 per cent of homeowners within a block will have to agree and they'll have to pick up the cost.
Brad Sacher, director of public works, said the city's existing gravel maintenance program isn't effective. Lanes redone with gravel one year usually deteriorate within two years, he said.
The city was upgrading gravel lanes to concrete, Sacher said, but the cost was expensive and the city often unable to secure the 60 per cent support within a block necessary to get the work done as a local improvement.
Sacher suggested offering upgrades to asphalt. It cost less than half of the cost for concrete -- $125 per square metre for asphalt compared to $300 per square metre for concrete – and lasted almost as long, 25 years for asphalt, 35-40 years for concrete.
The committee supported an amendment from Coun. Dan Vandal to subsidize the cost of asphalt upgrades by 50 per cent, up to a total annual maximum of $1 million, with the money allocated from the annual gravel maintenance budget.
The subsidy would be on a three-year trial basis.
The changes still need to be approved by executive policy committee and council.


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Moser's performance was intriguing. I was interested to hear where he was headed, even if I did not always agree with the destination. At times he played with a deep sense of phrase and drama, with crisp rhythm. He was a sincere reflection of the music at his best. At other times I wondered about the core of his tone, which seemed to vary beyond deliberate coloristic choices. Some habits were off-putting, as in a fully extended arm on phrase-ending down-bows that distorted the music, and what I would describe as needlessly-calling-attention-to-extreme-effort playing in the final movement. This kind of musical overacting rings as false as a hammy actor chewing up the scenery. Krystof Pipal on horn and Todd Levy on clarinet both played with gorgeously rich tone in featured solos of the second movement.
Every couple of years I come to a symphony by Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) with new discovery. Each time around the music falls right out of my head by the time I encounter the composer again. Guest conductor Paul Daniel led Nielsen's Symphony No. 4 ("The Inextinguishable"), composed during World War I as an affirmation of life. The piece does not conjure enough conflict to feel triumphant. Daniel was good at giving it long-phrased shape. I questioned a couple of transitions, although I admit that this was an odd piece to get a take on a conductor. The concert began with the fascinating Sinfonietta by Scottish composer James MacMillan.


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She campaigned on a promise to rid the public sector of employees wearing hijabs, but in the end it was Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois who was shown the door by voters Monday — and with a slam.
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French Muslims Demand Group Ban After Mosque Attack
The French Muslim Council urged the government to ban a far-right group that occupied a mosque on Saturday and issued a "declaration of war" against what it called the Islamization of France.
French Muslims Protest in Gennevilliers against Islamophobia
Thousands in France protest the rise in Islamophobia against the French Muslim community.
Marine Le Pen Exploits Shootings to Incite Fear of French Muslim Communities
Marine Le Pen said, "Whole neighbourhoods of the suburbs (of our big cities) have fallen into the clutches of the fundamentalists, weapons are all over the place and foreign funding is pouring in."
French PM Calls on Muslims and Jews to Renounce Halal and Kosher Slaughter
Prime Minister Francois Fillon made the suggestion after Sarkozy called at the weekend for butchers to clearly label meat slaughtered according to religious laws.
French Far-right Star Compares Praying Muslims to Nazis
Marine Le Pen follows in her fathers footsteps. The French give her party 15% of the vote annually.
Pat Robertson: Haiti Swore a Pact with the Devil
Pat Robertson says that the Haitian slave revolt against the French in the 1700's was a result of a pact with the Devil and is the reason why Haiti is suffering.
Nazis Vandalize French Mosque
French Nazis vandalize a Mosque in Castres with Nazi symbols and slogans. It just gets better and better in Sarkozy's France.


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Mesa Airlines Archives
Mesa Airlines expands partnership with United Airlines
Mesa Airlines Inc. is expanding its partnership with United Airlines with the addition of 12 new Embraer 175 aircraft. The delivery of the 12 additional aircraft is scheduled to begin in May 2017 and will create more than 500 new jobs, according to Mesa Airlines. These aircraft will bring Mesa's E175 fleet count to 60 and the… Read More →
Mesa Airlines adding 18 Embraer 175 aircraft
Mesa Airlines, Inc. today announced the expansion of its agreement with United Airlines to operate three additional Embraer 175 aircraft, bringing the total number of United Express aircraft operated by Mesa to 68. In October, the company announced an agreement for the addition of 15 new aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2016, which has now… Read More →
Mesa Airlines tops $1M in employee performance bonuses
Mesa Airlines, Inc. has announced that it has exceeded $1 million paid in monthly incentive bonuses to employees since the inception of the program in May 2014. The monthly bonus program rewards Mesa employees for outstanding operational performance and top customer service scores from passengers. Since Mesa's monthly employee incentive program began, the airline has also… Read More →
Mesa Airlines CEO helps company grow after a rough ride
One of the longest serving CEOs in the airline industry, Jonathan Ornstein returned for his second tour with Phoenix-based Mesa Airlines in 1998 as president and CEO and was named chairman of the board in 1999. In March 2011, Ornstein helped Mesa emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in one of the shortest time periods in… Read More →
Mesa Airlines celebrates company's 100th regional jet
Employees of Phoenix-based Mesa Airlines celebrated the arrival of the company's 100th regional jet at its Phoenix hangar. The 76-seat E175, new from the Embraer factory in Brazil, was greeted by hundreds of Mesa employees, who enjoyed lunch and tours of the new aircraft. "Taking delivery of our 100th jet is truly a great moment… Read More →
Mesa Airlines earns 3rd straight Diamond Award
For the third consecutive year, Mesa Airlines' Maintenance and Engineering Department has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's prestigious Employer's Diamond Award of Excellence. The Diamond Award is based on 100 percent participation of the company's eligible aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) proactively completing a designated amount of initial and recurrent training during 2014. "We are… Read More →
Mesa Airlines strikes deal with Bombardier
Mesa Airlines, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement in principle, subject to definitive documentation, with Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. for the purchase of seven new CRJ900 NextGen aircraft to operate under a long-term capacity purchase agreement with a major U.S. airline. The aircraft will be purchased new from Bombardier and will bring the total… Read More →
Sports Commission names new leader
The Phoenix Regional Sports Commission (PRSC) has named Katie Brown as its new president and executive director. Brown joins PRSC after serving as secretary, general counsel and a member of the PRSC Executive Board for the last six months, and serving as a board member for the past two years. She is a licensed attorney… Read More →
Mesa Airlines Begins 3rd Consecutive Year As No. 1 On-Time Regional Airline
Mesa Airlines (Mesa Air Group, Inc.), the No. 1 On-Time Regional Airline in 2010 and 2011, is pleased to announce its No. 1 rank among U.S. regional airlines for on-time arrivals in January 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Air Travel Consumer Report, the industry recognized measure of performance. In addition to being… Read More →


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A TOWN art society is holding its first meeting and demonstration of the year on Tuesday, February 18.
Bromsgrove Art Society is holding a demonstration of the Cornish coastline in watercolour.
It is being given by Richard Coyle, who is an artist with a passion for capturing the essence of the British landscape in pencil and watercolour.
The society is holding the event at its usual venue, the St John Ambulance Centre, in Barnsley Hall Drive off Birmingham Road.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm. The entrance fee is £1 for members, £4 for visitors.
For more details on Bromsgrove Arts Society see bromsgroveartsociety.org.uk.


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NASHVILLE — Chris Gomez looks to be a decent pickup for the Pirates.
The one-year, $1 million deal is not yet official, as Gomez, 36, must first pass a physical. That could be out of the way in the next day or so. The Pirates then must clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Gomez — bye-bye, Jose Castillo?
Gomez can play first, third and second bases. A right-handed batter — against left-handers, he has a career batting average of .274 and an OBP of .351 — Gomez'll be able to spell Adam LaRoche against tough lefties.
Gomez has 15 years of experience and will bring a much-needed veteran presence to the clubhouse. I spoke with other reporters here at the Winter Meetings who have covered Gomez in the past, and they all say he'll bring a positive, upbeat attitude. "Good guy to deal with" is the unanimous opinion.
• The Pirates have filled their needs for utility infielders (Gomez and yesterday's waiver claim, Josh Wilson). They still are seeking a backup catcher — a defensive upgrade over Ronny Paulino and Ryan Doumit would be nice — and bullpen help.
• As part of a "get active, get healthy" project at school, my daughters are wearing pedometers and recording how many steps they take every day. I should have borrowed one of the pedometers and brought it with me to the Gaylord Opryland. I would've blown them away with all the tromping around the lobbies and hallways I've done today and yesterday.
I can't take credit for the pedometer idea — that goes to my buddy Trent Rosecrans of the Cincy Post (who said he "kinda" stole the idea from Jason Beck of mlb.com). As of 7:30 p.m. CT, Trent had taken 18,800-plus steps today — about 10 1/2 miles worth of rumor-chasing.
Sports reporting could be the next fitness craze. I'll make a million on DVD sales alone!


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He was in the basement crazy (even more than his wife), his hands covering his ears to try to silence not only what he heard, but also all the emotions he received from his family, anger, discomfort, despair, anxiety, and then followed the list.
— "Please calm down," he whispered to himself. Or finally, shut up.
It was a lot to him.
In another room of the big house, Rosalie looked again and again in the big mirror of your closet trying on dress after dress.
That Christmas, she had asked for a mirror talkative as appearing in Snow White and Emmett as his Santa Claus came early, and after enjoying enough that disguise between them, now she was enjoying her gift garrulous, wearing a stunning short and highly provocative red dress.
—Mirror, mirror. Who is the most beautiful in this kingdom? —He asked aloud, taking one end of the strange dress mirror, and the robotic voice of her husband did not hesitate in their voices heard.
—You and only you my beautiful Rose! My goddess. My everything —the mirror said.
Emmett had commanded him to do for her.
Rosalie smiled with pleasure and turn around again in the mirror. Okay, there was little to say in these parts.
Further, and while the camera was invisible walking the halls of the house, reached the office of Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
Carlisle felt tired, and patted his forehead with his fingers when he heard Emmett and Alice discuss the decoration, Jasper crying (well, that was just a euphemism) to please calm down, because he was not able to calm.
—"I have a headache," she whispered, closing her eyes, but that is not even possible ... I need a psychologist, and an urgent ... "he thought — Maybe the whole family could go to a psychologist, came up while talking to himself. And perhaps I could tell you privately that I am alone ...
I keep accumulating family, and we are nine, and I even got some lobitos to accompany us, but still not enough ... Am I talking to myself? I do not want to be alone. Can anybody hear me? ...
It is best to move forward. Sometimes with so much tension can pass the bill. Do not blame the doctor Carlisle feeling stressed.
In the kitchen, Esme and small not so small Nessie (who looked like a teenager), prepared the dinner the night, but little had really made a mess. Definitely did not inherit the gift of his mother in the kitchen.
Dressings had exchanged "the" turkey for dessert, and had turned the icing on the cake on the grill in the kitchen. All to make dinner for her beloved Jake.
— Grandma, Jake will be here any moment and yet nothing is ready— complained hyperventilating before seeing a strange thick smoke coming from the nearest pot.
— Relax, dear— replied his grandmother in peace and love symbol engraved on the front, before the hysteria of his teenage granddaughter.
Never set well, but apparently to impress her boyfriend out of his usual calm and maturity.
—You know I can repeat as many times as you want— he said patiently.
— But you know what he eats, and others will come, and I have not yet dressed, and I have to ... I have to ...
Attacks teenagers ... It was better to continue along the corridors to the music studio, where in a romantic place was the lovely couple that had been forged in Twilight and its sequels.
Both would love to live her hands full, with passion, joy, peace ...
—Bella, stop! — Cried Edward away from his wife until she was behind the piano.
—Now you do not want to do this, right? —said the aforementioned mad.
His character does not improve.


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How to Choose a Camp for Children with Special Needs
Gina Maranga, director of program operations at Block Institute in Brooklyn, offers advice on how to select the best summer camp for a child with special needs.
When selecting a summer camp for your child with special needs, first ask yourself if the child is ready for the camp experience. Then determine if it should be a day camp, a sleep away camp, or a short-term Respite Camp. Another consideration should be how much time the child should spend in camp. Is it the child's first experience in a camp setting?
Additional questions to consider include:
• If physical accessibility is an issue, what's the layout of the camp? Parents of special needs children who require handicapped accessible facilities should take a close look at the buildings, the walkways (are they paved?), the restrooms and recreational facilities. If special provisions need to be made for your child, get an assurance in advance that the camp is willing to do so. If your child has problems with memory or recognition, are the buildings easily identifiable? Every little detail can make a big difference for a special needs child.
• Do staff members have a background working with kids with special needs? Find out how if staff members have experience dealing with your child's specific needs, or will this be a new experience for them. This is especially important if your child has behavioral issues. Parents should plan early in the year to look at a list of camps that specialize in meeting the needs of their child, so that the summer is a time of healthy and fun activities that meet the abilities of the campers.
• What's the procedure if your child develops a complication related to his or her medical problems? Make sure the camp has a plan in place and is aware of the nearest hospitals. It's also important to make sure that if your child needs specialized treatment it's available at the hospitals.
• What is the staff like? Parents may want to attend a camp orientation, along with their child, to meet staff and help their child with special needs learn who will be caring for them during camp. Families of special needs children will most likely be asked to supply written paperwork regarding their child's disability, likes and dislikes, in addition to any other information required of campers anywhere.
Gina Maranga is the director of program operations at Block Institute, a Brooklyn educational facility dedicated to serving the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities.


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