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The town of Ellenton, S.C., was born from a friendship that led to a tiny train stop along an otherwise lonely route.
The year was 1870, and the Port Royal-Augusta Railroad was extending track through the property of James Dunbar Jr., whose family had settled in the Barnwell County area in the late 1700s.
The construction superintendent, known as "Mr. Millet," became friends with Dunbar, who gave rights-of-way for the rail line and allowed him to board passing trains in front of the family's home.
Millet's fondness for Dunbar's 9-year-old daughter, Ellen, led him to name the station in her honor. Three years later, when the family gave land to establish streets around the station, it became known as "Ellen's Town," or Ellenton.
The story, passed along through oral tradition, was reported in a community history project compiled by the Savannah River Archaeological Research Study decades after the town was erased from the landscape to make way for the government's "bomb plant."
The project, now called Savannah River Site, was announced Nov. 28, 1950, by the Atomic Energy Commission, which demanded that residents within the nearly 300-square-mile site surrender their land to the government and leave.
Most were given 18 months to get out, but properties directly in the path of nuclear reactors that would be built to make bomb-grade tritium and plutonium were moved away within weeks.
Some residents were allowed to buy their houses back with funds awarded to them by the government, and estimates indicate as many as 15 percent of the homes left the area aboard flatbed trailers.
News reports say most uprooted residents took the displacement with stoicism described as patriotic at the time.
"I hate to see Ellenton dissolve like this, but if this plant will help end the war, we shouldn't really complain," filling station operator James Utley told The Augusta Chronicle that year.
Politicians applauded the choice of the site.
"I am glad that South Carolina and her people can have a part in helping this nation maintain a free world," then S.C. Gov. Strom Thurmond said.
Though the farmers and business owners left, the workforce assembled at the site was massive by anyone's scale.
By June 1951, 8,000 workers were in place, increasing to 38,600 by September 1952.
By the end of the 1950s, Augusta's population had grown by 25 percent and the number of residents in North Augusta had tripled.
The community once known as Ellenton became New Ellenton – re-established 14 miles to the north just outside the plant's border – and attracted not only displaced residents from within the plant, but many newcomers lured by jobs created by the atomic age.


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Nov. 9, 2013
Villanova head coach Jay Wright...
Opening statement: After a game like that is over and you win, that's a great game to start with. You really get tested. They are a very well coached team and a very good team. We were not surprised at all when we watched film of them in the championship game against Bucknell. That's just a really good team. I think Fran O'Hanlon is one of the best coaches in college basketball. When he has guys for three years and most of them are going to come back again next year, that team is going to be really good this year and next year because they run that system and got it down. I thought the freshman point guard, Nick Linder, from Germantown Academy did a really good job controlling the game. It was a good challenge for us. Those teams are tough to play and I'm proud of our guys for staying disciplined defensively down the stretch to get some stops.
On wearing Lafayette down: I think that's what it was. We just had bigger athletes and it does wear you down. Man, there good and it's impressive to watch them execute. When you have a point guard like that, pressing them doesn't really help because when you have someone as quick as Linder it just opens the floor and that's what they want. They get open threes that they drilled them when we pressed.
On Arcidiacono's struggles due to injury: No excuses. He was healthy I think tonight but he just hasn't played since last Thursday. He practiced a little bit but didn't fully go.
On the momentum shifting Villanova's way: I never felt like there was a momentum shift because I felt like they just hung in. They had a lead and I thought they just wore down. There a tough team to play behind against. Maybe at the two minute mark and were up around seven or eight, then I felt okay.
On JayVaughn's presence inside: We wanted to get the ball inside in the first
half and didn't. We shot 3-18 from three in the first half and in the second half we just got the ball inside. That was the difference and I thought JayVaughn was great. Not just scoring (inside) but always presenting himself and making himself available and making good decisions in there. JayVaughn had only one turnover and he got the ball inside in the middle of that zone getting doubled a lot and turned the ball over only once. That was big time.
On Josh Hart: I loved his ability to get to the offensive glass and I loved his defense. He was the kind of a guy when you play a team like that and you get caught switching and have to guard different positions, he did a great job with that.
Senior guard James Bell...
On coming out aggressive looking to score: I got open shots and I made them. My teammates and coach put me in good position and I just made my shots.
Redshirt Junior forward JayVaughn Pinkston...
On his team's experience playing a factor tonight: We got a year under our belt playing together and we're just comfortable. We know in certain situations what to do and we're not always looking at coach. We know how to fight in situations like that and we know what we can control and are going to play our hardest and hope that's good enough.
On asserting himself inside the paint: Coach just told me to keep playing defensive and rebounding. So I stuck with it and I was in the right spot at the right time.
Lafayette head coach Fran O'Hanlon...
Opening statement: I just thought we got worn down. In the second half, we couldn't contain them as well and they hurt us on the boards. We were in foul trouble so we were trying to play a little offense and defense. At the end of the game they just started getting accustomed to our zone and started to figure it out and went at us and we put them on the foul line a lot too.
On Nick Linder's first game playing point guard: I thought he put himself pretty well and I expected that for his first game. He played with a lot of poise and he still has some things to learn but I liked how he showed himself for the first time, especially coming down here in his back yard in front of family and friends. On Nathaniel Musters: Nate did a good job for us. Dan got in foul trouble right from the start and we went to Nate. I thought Nate had a couple of big rebounds, brought us some energy and ran the floor well. Obviously, he's a b,big body and we needed that to combat Villanova.
Junior guard Seth Hinrichs...
On Villanova's second half comeback: I think it was a combination of us and Villanova. I think they stepped up on defense and really stopped our penetration and our gap and kick game. Offensively, they really attacked the zone and they got a lot of easy buckets in there. They knew we were in foul trouble so none of us wanted to give up a foul and be taken out of the game and that kind of played into it.

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Nice account of the game! Too bad you guys lost...better luck next game! :-)
that is rather strange! can you PM me with details on your inventory system?
How funny/ironic that my first blog entry [URL="https://www.sportscardforum.com/blog.php?u=3096"]Completing My 2008 Topps Baseball Set[/URL] seems to be a response to your blog entry, lol. I didn't even look at any others here before I started composting--I mean composing mine. :sign0020:


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What a big girl! Glam Slam turns 4 this month! I say this all the time, but I can't believe another year has passed, it goes by way too fast.
Wow! Another 365 days of trends and styles. Neons! Florals! Military! Animal Prints! Colored denim!
Another year of jam packed star style. Hello Gwyneth Paltrow! Hello Victoria Beckham! Hello Jennifer Lopez — we'll sure miss checking out your clothes on "Idol"!
Another year of beautiful brides (we're talking about you Drew Barrymore and Blake Lively).
Another year of handsome, well-dressed guys and in the case of David Beckham, one handsome and very undressed guy in his H & M underwear ads. Sigh.
Another year of award show fashion and beauty. The Emmys! The Golden Globes! The Grammys! The Oscars!
Another year of Gaga. Never a dull moment.
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Prejudging for the 2011 IFBB New York Pro Championships is over and based on the callouts, Kai Greene seems to be a strong candidate for top honors. Greene, who won this contest in 2008, is competing for the first time since his disappointing seventh-place finish at last year's Mr. Olympia. Sporting an improved upper chest and more detail and density than he's shown since he won his first Arnold Classic in 2009 (Greene won again in 2010), a win here will once again put him in contention for the Mr. Olympia later this September.
The fight for second and third is brewing between Ronnie Rockel and New Jersey's Craig Richardson. Rockel, who won the Mr. Europe Grand Prix and finished second at the FIBO Power Pro in Germany earlier this year, came out with his customary proportions and symmetry. Richardson, who competed at the Olympia four times - with his best being 13th in 2008 - showed a high level of condition.
France's Lionel Beyeke and Robert Burneika (in his pro debut) are in contention for the fourth and fifth spots. Both men have plenty of size (second only to Greene) with Beyeke showing better proportion and Burneika getting the edge in condition. The top five qualify for the 2011 Mr.Olympia, September 15-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In 202 action, it's a two-man race between Jose Raymond and Flex Lewis. With Raymond's size and condition matching up well against Lewis' shape and lines, the decision could go either way. The top three qualify for the Olympia 202 Showdown.
In figure, defending champ Cheryl Brown, Larissa Reis, Heather Dees and Alea Suarez are vying for the top spot while in bikini, its between defending champion Missy Coles, Abbie Burrows, Juliana Daniels and Ali Rosen. The top three in each division qualify for the Figure and Bikini Olympia, respectively.
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Coroner orders autopsy on woman rescued from submerged car
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Florence County coroner Keith Von Lutcken said he sent the body of Victoria Carter Redden, 51, of Lake City down to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) for an autopsy.
Redden's car ran off Knollwood Road and plunged into Forest Lake last Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters and two good samaritans rescued Redden from a completely submerged car.
Officials said it took crews 14 minutes to get her out of the car which was in about 15 to 20 feet of water. She was the only person inside of the car.
Drivers in the area at the time said Redden was not speeding before the crash.
It appears a medical condition may have contributed to the crash so tests are being performed, according to Lutcken.
Lutcken added that he wants to be 100% sure that it was a medical condition that led to the crash and that's why he decided to have an autopsy performed on Redden's body.
Initially, he was only going to have toxicology tests done.
Lutcken expects autopsy results to be in sometime Friday afternoon.


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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 6, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHOS) has made its first appearance in Entrepreneur magazine's 35 th Annual Franchise 500 ® list placing at No. 161. Noted as the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking, the Franchise 500 recognized Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and size of the franchise system. Through its subsidiaries, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. offers four different store formats and three franchise opportunities, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms and Sears Outlet Stores. "Placing in the top half of the Franchise 500 in our first year as a public company is truly an honor," said Scott Nichols, Director of Franchise Business Development at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. "Ranking so high on such a prestigious industry list is a testament to our amazing group of franchisees and the success of our controlled national expansion." The rankings for all 500 companies are determined using an exclusive formula that takes into account objective and quantifiable factors. After the financial data is analyzed by an independent CPA, the franchises are given a cumulative score, and the 500 franchises with the highest scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order. Throughout its 35 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for entrepreneurs. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.'s position on the ranking reinforces its strength in the industry. "Compiling the Franchise 500every year gives us the opportunity to share data-driven insights, reflect on areas seeing progress and acknowledge the companies that have risen to the top," says Amy Cosper, Vice President and editor in chief of Entrepreneur. "Franchises play an important part in economic growth, and the names in the ranking are leading the way with their continued and emerging business success." Since the franchising of the first Sears Home Appliance Showroom in 2009, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms and Sears Outlet Stores have grown collectively to more than 165 franchise locations. The three franchise opportunities focus on selling home appliances, hardware, tools, lawn and garden equipment, and more.
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> -----Original Message----- > From: Randy Yates [mailto:yates(at)ieee(dot)org] > Sent: 28 September 2004 19:14 > To: Greg Campbell > Cc: Dave Page; pgsql-odbc(at)postgresql(dot)org > Subject: Re: [ODBC] Non-Proprietary ODBC Examples on Win32? > > Greg/Dave, > > First, thanks for your responses. The value of having real > people to discuss these things with should not be underestimated. > > I had already installed the postgres ODBC driver. The problem > is in programmatically interfacing to it. Using ODBC > inevitably comes down to making some calls to a library > function (either static or dynamic via import libraries). I > don't want to depend on MSVC++ CDatabase class or any of the > other MS crap. I want to interface with a free ODBC library. > Part of the reason is that I want to be able to target the > application for either a unix or win32 host. > > Am I making sense? Yes, but theres no need. There is no non-Microsoft DM (that I've ever come across) because the one they provide is on virtually every version of Windows and works just fine. All you need to do is make appropriate calls to odbc32.dll or whatever the equivalent library is on your unix boxes. You can either use the ODBC API directly from your own code, or look for some cross platform ODBC wrapper classes (you might want to look at http://www.wxWidgets.org for a complete cross platform API, including ODBC support - we use it for pgAdmin for example). Regards, Dave.
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Did anybody think the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions would have spots in the top 10 of the Power Rankings after the first month of the NFL season?
Yet here we are four weeks into the 2013 season, a time when teams are starting to establish their identity, and both are in the top 10. The Chiefs, who are 4-0, are in the fifth spot, while the Lions, fresh off an impressive victory over the Chicago Bears, are up to No. 9.
Now comes the tough part: Staying there.
The Chiefs have impressed with a suffocating defense and just enough from an offense that is taking care of the football.
The Lions are doing it with their usual offensive attack style that is even better with the addition of running back Reggie Bush. The Lions also have a fierce, aggressive defensive front, which is led by Ndamukong Suh, who might be the best defensive player in the league so far.
I will be honest and say I didn't think either one of these two would be a playoff team.
But after a month, it looks like I could be wrong.
The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are on the opposite end. Those two teams came in looking like potential playoff teams, but now are a combined 0-8, even though the two coaches and two quarterbacks have a combined three Super Bowl rings between them.
The Steelers are 29th this week, with the Giants at No. 30.
You try and figure this stuff out. But I caution, it's only been a month. There's a long way to go.
We are a quarter of the way through the season, and one thing looks obvious right now. Seattle and Denver are the two best teams.
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HELP!!! I need to pull this off int he morning!!
OMG - this morning? I'm trying to think of the typical landmarks of turning 18 - voting, being considered an adult.....but what actually represents that? Hmmmm......
You didn't say if it's a girl or boy. I've seen some neat cookies that depicted a balloon bouquet. Maybe that would be okay for a girl - with the number "18" on them also. If you print out edible images I think cookies shaped in a rectangle with a 'voter's card' and the kid's name would be cute.
either way - 18th birthday's have issues of adulthood behind them. I wish you the best of luck. And I hope all the cookie-masters here will pitch in and save the day......
Do you have any other details? That would help to give you some suggestions.
18th Birthday represents Freedom to the 18 year old. What about a cake that depicts their freedom? If it's a girl you could have a girl in something like a pink convertible sportscar with her hair looking like it's flying in the wind. If it's a boy you could do something similar. Sorry, that was the best I could come up with for right now
Sorry!! I just saw that you wanted suggestions for Cookies
I would do something whimsical and non-specific. That would work well for either gender, or any age, really!


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As we start another year of this uncertain new millennium, it's easy to
feel worried, scared and pessimistic. But instead I feel a great sense
of hope. Why? Because I know and trust the spirit of ordinary Americans.
We here in this country don't like to be told we "can't." When life
pushes us down, we push back and raise ourselves up. I can think of no
better example of that than the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2002 national
goodwill ambassador, Mattie Stepanek.
Mattie's body is severely weakened by a neuromuscular disease, but
his spirit is extraordinarily strong.
He's written two books of inspirational poetry which have spent weeks
on the best-seller lists. Mattie would compel our hearts under any circumstances,
but at this time of national crisis his message of peace and love has special
He helps us realize the potential of every human being to give something
of precious value to others.
It's imperative that we keep pushing back against the neuromuscular
diseases that would rob us of people like Mattie. And during this holiday
season, it's also important to heed Mattie's life philosophy:
"Remember to play after every storm."
Americans will weather this storm as we've weathered all others: By
giving generously of ourselves, by fighting oppression in all its forms
- and by pushing back against those forces that tell us we "can't."
May God bless all of us with a wonderful new year.
Jerry Lewis
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Thanks Hexus/Iiyama, this would go nicely with that chillblast system nudge nudge wink wink
Nice looking monitor - Google Shopping shows it at around the £230-240 mark which makes it good value afaik.
If it has port autoswitch (I need to use HDMI for my XBox and DVI for the PC) then I'd be very, very tempted to replace my current crappy LG.
Unless someone's going to tell me that a 120MHz 3D-capable one makes more sense ...
(EDIT: just realised that my PC gfx card has mini-HDMI http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphi...s-card-review/ and this monitor has two HDMI sockets - so maybe I could replace the DVI with HDMI - still need the autoswitch though.)
Awesome I know what my birthday wish is gonna be today
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Nice for a Graduation Gift :-)
Great prize thanks HEXUS for the chance.
Thanks for yet another competition HEXUS.
Unfortunately however, I keep getting a 502 Bad Gateway error when attempting to submit my entry.
Thank you hexus,just love your comps(never won yet,theres always tomorrow!)your website is great though you seem to know everything,
Sweet, entered!
Thanks to Hexus and Iiyama for the opportunity
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I'll keep trying though (as whatever the problem is appears to be limited just to myself, judging from the other replies of having entered).
Either way, good luck to everyone who enters.
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Research Promotes Method to Slow the Spread of Encrusting Invasive Species
Dredging channels and cleaning boat hulls or fishing gear in or near established Didemnum colonies can create fragments of these invasive organisms that survive in the water column up to four weeks, disperse long distances, and even reproduce before resettling, possibly in new areas, according to NOAA research. The article suggests that cleaning equipment on land and reducing bottom disturbance near these colonies can help slow their spread.
These simple animals, known as colonial tunicates or sea squirts, cause ecological and economic damage by gumming up boat hulls, fishing nets, aquaculture gear, docks, and buoys. They modify the habitat they invade by crowding out and smothering native species such as sea scallops and mussels. They foul seafloors and marinas along both coasts of the U.S. and Canada and also some ports in Europe and New Zealand.
This research, conducted by scientists from NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, was published in the journal Biological Invasions.
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Dancing the Summer Away
Last night at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture in the Bronx, middle school students from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the city took to the stage for AileyCamp New York's final performance, Destiny.
Approximately 100 campers have been working hard for six weeks at The Children's Aid Society/AileyCamp New York. Attendance is free, and children come from a number of Children's Aid sites in its four primary service areas: Washington Heights, Harlem/East Harlem, the Bronx, and northern Staten Island. Last night's performance showcased the campers' skills with specially choreographed dances in ballet, jazz, modern, and West African styles. A highlight of the event was a special performance inspired by Alvin Ailey's Memoria. The event was made possible by the event sponsor Bloomberg, and the support of the New York State Education Department, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, and an anonymous donor. And, of course, the talented children who worked so hard all summer long.


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Prep Standout DJ Newbill To Join Marquette In 2010-11
April 14, 2010
Milwaukee - The Marquette University men's basketball program has signed prep standout Devonte' "DJ" Newbill to a National Letter of Intent, head coach Buzz Williams announced Wednesday morning.
Newbill, a 6-4, 195-pounder, will arrive on campus this summer and have four years of eligibility with the Golden Eagles.
"We are excited about DJ," Williams said. "Anyone that has followed our program knows the priority toughness and character are to us. DJ embodies those two qualities as well as anyone we have recruited.
"Similar to all of the others in our class thus far, DJ has won at the highest level and many times winning reveals toughness and character," Williams added.
The Pennsylvania Class AA Player of the Year and first team all-state honoree led Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion High School to the state championship game in 2009-10. He averaged 24.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 4.0 steals per game and was also named the Public League Player of the Year. A McDonald's All-American candidate, Newbill earned a place on the first team all-city and all-public league squads.
Strawberry Mansion advanced to the state title matchup for the second time in three years and concluded the year 28-2 overall, including a perfect 22-0 start to the campaign. Newbill was a two-year letterwinner for the Knights and netted 15 points in the championship game.
Newbill's senior campaign was highlighted by a 64-point performance in a victory over Saul. He finished the game 23-of-30 from the field and 16-of-17 from the charity stripe to set the school's single-game scoring record. It was the sixth-highest point total in public league history.
Newbill averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a junior. He was named second team all-state and also garnered second team all-public league honors.


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In a minor surprise, the St. Louis Rams will have wide receiver Danny Amendola for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Amendola had been listed as "doubtful" after missing all of last week's practices with a foot injury. Amendola leads the Rams with 50 receptions for 538 yards, despite missing three games with a sprained SC joint, an injury he suffered in an Oct. 4 win over the Cardinals at the Edwards Jones Dome. Neither team has won a game since that day, with the Rams coming the closest with a 24-24 tie with the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 11.
Another player returning from an injury on Sunday is New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles, who has missed the last three games following hand surgery. The Saints will not have right tackle Zach Strief, who had been "questionable" with a groin injury. With Charles Brown (knee) already ruled out, undrafted rookie Bryce Harris will start at right tackle against the 49ers on Sunday.
[Also: Browns QB Brandon Weeden laments lack of route practice]
Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers
Baltimore: WR Deonte Thompson, G Ramon Harewood, G Bobbie Williams, DE Pernell McPhee, DT Bryan Hall, CB Chris Johnson, CB Jimmy Smith
San Diego: RB Curtis Brinkley, WR Eddie Royal, TE Dante Rosario, G Tyronne Green, LB Jonas Mouton, LB Larry English, S Brandon Taylor
St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals
St. Louis: QB Austin Davis, RB Terrance Ganaway, WR Steve Smith, OT Joe Barksdale, G Chris Williams, DT Matt Conrath, LB Mario Haggan
Arizona: QB Kevin Kolb, RB Alphonso Smith, WR Early Doucet, TE Todd Heap, G Senio Kelemete, G Pat McQuistan, DE Calais Campbell
San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints
San Francisco: QB Scott Tolzien, RB LaMichael James, WR A.J. Jenkins, G Joe Looney, NT Ian Williams, DL/FB Will Tukuafu, S Trenton Robinson
New Orleans: OT Charles Brown, OT Zach Strief, DT Tyrunn Walker, DE Junior Galette, LB Scott Shanle, CB Elbert Mack, CB Corey White
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It's not often that we come across genuine and talented artists in the music industry, unfortunately. But Angie Stone has never had to rely on gimmicks because she's a true artist, singer and songwriter. She has released four Top 10 R&B albums, with The Art of Love & War hitting number one. And her work has been recorded by Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Raphael Saadiq, Musiq Soulchild and many more. We caught up with Angie to discuss her new album, Rich Girl, due out on Sept. 25; the first single, "Do What You Gotta Do"; and the state of R&B and Neo-Soul. But Angie also clued us in on her rapping past, which was how she was introduced to the music industry, and whether career moms can have it all. Keep reading for an intimate conversation with Angie Stone, in which you'll definitely get to know the down-to-earth star and maybe receive some career advice you can apply to your own life.
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BHQ (Black Hole Quencher®) dye technology has a proven performance record as the critical component in the detection and characterization of 2009 Influenza A (H1N1). As the inventor of the BHQ dyes, Biosearch is directing significant resources to providing fast turnaround time in the production of H7N9 ValuPanel Reagents* to ensure that scientists in laboratories worldwide have a reliable, quality source for monitoring the incidence of this influenza outbreak. "Biosearch is prepared as we were during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic to supply the H7N9 signatures to scientists worldwide," says Marc Beal, Director of Corporate Development at Biosearch Technologies. "Our recent acquisition of DNA Technology A/S (Århus, Denmark) will also enable Biosearch to effectively meet European demand."
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• H7 and N9 probe and primers to subtype the novel strain of avian influenza; and,
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Account Director - Global Brands
- Recruiter
- PR Futures
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £40-£45k+package
- Posted
- 03 Apr 2012
- Closes
- 03 May 2012
- Function
- Account Director, Senior Account Manager
- Discipline
- Business to Business, CSR, Digital & Online, International, Marketing Communications, Press / Media Relations
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
The Company:
Based in central London this 30 strong PR agency is seeking to strengthen their senior team with a account director. They work with big global brands including Coca Cola to Heinz along with other big global consumer and food & drink clients. As a company they enjoy a great culture, that promotes work life balance, the team are all highly skilled and are highly creative which makes the agency a buzzy and fun enviornment.
The Role:
· Managing a team of up to five consultants and their workload
· Drafting annual strategy plans for clients and overseeing execution
· Providing strategic, insightful PR consultancy to clients at a senior level
· Managing client budgets and monthly invoicing.
· New business presentations and pitching
· Development of PR team, mentoring and being part of the recruitment process of the agency.
We are looking for someone that is:
- Confident and comfortable presenting yourself and your ideas.
- Strong experience and media contacts within the consumer and food & drink sector.
- Deliver and create effective evaluation materials
- Enjoy working in a team.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit.
In return they offer a base of £40-£45k+package, they have an impressive client list, gret team, fantastic culture, as you will be part of the senior team they are an agency that if you have an idea on how to improve things, then they will work with you to make things happen. They offer a great work life balance, well trained team and lots of benefits.
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Laurent Bouzereau's documentary on one of cinema's greats is pretty simple in structure: Producer Andrew Braunsberg, an old friend of director Roman Polanski ("Chinatown," "Tess") visits him for a long conversation about his life and career. The subtext is that this takes place in 2009, when Polanski was under house arrest in Zurich while awaiting possible extradition to the United States for a criminal charge (unlawful sex with a minor) dating back to 1977.
The doc is quite good on Polanski's childhood, growing up in Poland during the Nazi occupation and the trauma of losing his mother to the gas chambers; we see exactly how much of Polanski's own experience wound up in his Oscar-winning film of 2002, "The Pianist." But the meat of the interview comes when we get to the '70s. Polanski is still visibly shaken when discussing the Manson Family murder of his then-pregnant wife, Sharon Tate: "Everything collapsed … I was not myself for years."
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Free basic computer classes are available online from many providers, including Microsoft and GCF Global. The classes are suitable for new computer users or instructors seeking a curriculum. The federal government provides additional resources at DigitalLiteracy.gov, including a locator for in-person classes at libraries.Continue Reading
Microsoft offers a rich curriculum for absolute beginners to computers, as well as intermediate and advanced level classes for general computer literacy, through their free Digital Literacy Curriculum program. The section of Microsoft's website devoted to the curriculum also features extensive instructor resources for those wishing to use the curriculum in a training program for a community organization or workplace.
GCFLearnFree.org offers online training aimed at beginning computer users who wish to improve their skill sets in order to find employment. Their online training interface serves beginning students directly, while elsewhere on the site, instructors can find curriculum guides on beginning computer use, including using computers to aid in a job search.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration offers a wide range of resources and links to free computer classes from basic computer use to programming languages on its website, as well as instructor resources. Part of the U.S. Commerce Department, the website also offers help with software and online resources for finding a job and starting a business.Learn more about Colleges & Universities


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I normally don't post non-humor stuff to this blog, but I had such a good time at the opening night of the Indianapolis Fringe Festival, I had to tell everyone about it.
(This review originally appeared on Smaller Indiana.)
Vermillion Lies is what you would get if Tom Waits and Tom Ze formed a cabaret duo. And were women. And sisters. And one of them sounded liked Billie Holiday.
I got to see Zoë (the Billie Holiday soundalike) and Kim Vermillion, the two sisters from Oakland, on opening night at the Indy Fringe Festival's outdoor stage. (That's Zoë on the right, in the red dress.)
If I were on the music/art fringe scene on the west coast, I'd have something really clever to say about juxtapositions of styles and modern retro cabaret. But I'm from Indiana, so all I can say is wow.
Wow wow wow wow WOW!
I've been a music reviewer for over seven years, with a special place in my heart for female acoustic singer-songwriters. A woman, her guitar, and some emotional angst, and I'm set for the evening.
But Vermillion Lies opened my eyes to things I've been missing, like arty cabaret music. I've always thought of cabaret as people in velvet smoking jackets singing old French songs, but I never knew it could be like this.
They still wear velvet though.
"They call it Junkstore Cabaret," said Dakota Belle Witt, tour manager for Vermillion Lies. Apparently they do it very well, whatever it's called. (That's Dakota in the photo.)
"They've played in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Caesar's Palace," Dakota said.
"Moscow, Idaho?" I asked.
"Moscow, Russia," Dakota said.
The three women have just kicked off a four month tour in support of their sisters' new album, "What's In the Box?"
It's the same question the audience was supposed to shout out whenever Kim opened her Big Box o' Props and pulled out different musical instruments, including a toy drum, kids' musical bells, and a marionette.
Kim played the marionette – a little Mexican guy – on the song "Blue." She also played the kids' bells, picking them up and setting them down, matching Zoë's increasing speed on guitar. This song is Zoë at her Billie Holiday-est, and is alone worth the cost of the CD.
And while "Blue" is one of my favorite songs on "What's In the Box?" my favorite song of the night was "The Astronomer." Never have I thought about – or been turned on by – the solar system in quite that way before.
Have I said wow yet? I feel like Kevin Costner in Madonna's "Truth or Dare," when he said her show was "neat."
I also had a great time talking with the three women, and was disappointed to hear they were only there for the night. They were leaving for Madison, Wisconsin the next day.
But wait! It got better. I bumped into Pauline Moffat, executive director of the Indianapolis Fringe Festioval, the next day and she said that not only was Vermillion Lies planning on being one of the Fringe shows next year, they were going to play on Sunday night.
I got back to the outdoor stage in plenty of time to see the group perform a short set, including one of my favorite tracks, Blue. Awesome as always
If you're in Indianapolis during the last week of August, and around for Indy Fringe, be sure to check out their show.
You'll thank me later.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
I am now a big fan of Vermillion Lies
Posted by Erik Deckers at 07:30
Labels: arts, cabaret, Indianapolis, Indy Fringe Festival, indyfringe-2008, music, theatre, Vermillion Lies
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Dear Pia,
Here I sit, all breathless and giddy (as you were on-stage), almost as short and adorable, wondering how I can praise your immense theatrical gifts enough in one scant review. You bring to mind an interview, years ago, with a big-lipped British rock star who rejected my idea of a book on his life, proclaiming that "biographies are for dead people." He had a point. In fact, until I witnessed your recent triumph at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, the whole tribute concept fell into the same category - for the dead or dying, or at least the very talented.
But you've set me straight. Jagger was wrong.
First, though, if I may be so bold as to point out one small pet critique. Although you changed the title of your "musical journey" from Pia Zadora: Too Short to Be a Munchkin to Pia Zadora: Too Short To Be A Rockette!, I think the first choice is better because you're soooo cute, Pia - cute enough for Toto to lick. You're as slim as a nymph, even after birthing two precious offspring - bless their little eighteen-karat Swatches - and, by God, you should be proud of your sultry, Bardot-like figure. Your hair harks back to the blond-elf species, and when, midway through the show, it's piled gloriously atop your head (so glamorous!), with wispy strands falling this way and that, the puffy nest on top looks just like a baby chick. So precious, I initially felt like roaring - but your unwavering, dimply smile stopped me. Consciously projecting an almost legendary humility, you shooed the audience away from clapping, from paying due homage to your grand presence.
As for the revue-show-whatever, I hardly know where to start. See, normally I would have avoided a sentence like that, but you and your writers (Buz Kohan and Bruce Vilanch - who specialize in contributions like the Emmy Awards and a Donny-and-Marie special) seem to crave such tried-and-true turns of phrase. After a night full of "wearing my heart on my sleeve," "gosh," and "poured out my hopes and dreams," I dreamed of drowning you in even more coy cliches than your many admirers do through the course of these festivities. Come on, Pia, stop giggling - you love it!
Truly, the show contained many a gem. By singing "The Rose," made famous by another short person (as you pointed out) - Bette Midler - and "The Man Who Got Away," in a tribute to Judy Garland, you showed the world how a song delivered with sharps and flats abounding - and the lead in a different key than the background singers - can still be recognizable. This also helped emphasize the genius of Garland and Midler. How sweet a gesture, from one performer to another. Who says show business megastars are competitive?
With a small chorus of singers/dancers - picked to be much taller and a little less talented - you launched a tribute to the late Michael Bennett, creator of A Chorus Line, possibly giving him a chance to find a better position in his grave. This particular segment dragged just a tad but showed how brilliant the original work was, particularly with Bennett's basic formula reworked to exclude his bad habits - especially that darn need to make sense and create dramatic action.
Your peaks climbed higher and higher. One little CocoWalk leisure-wear outfit, designed by Ret Turner, fit right into the scene and made some glittery-gowned women feel richer than you. Not satisfied to just sing and dance with great effort - and with no aid whatsoever from natural gifts - you brought on a host of "dear friends" through video sets mounted on both sides of the stage. How heartwarming to hear Burgess Meredith (who discovered you), Marvin Hamlisch (who wrote music you sang), Frank Sinatra, George Burns, Bea Arthur, and Milton Berle (all of whom share your wonderful sense of humor) describe that potent Pia magic. All the while, you just stood to the side, shaking your mop-top at the screen, your natural modesty shaken time and time again.
But none of this compared to your starstruck mother, Saturnina Schipani, video-praising how breathtaking you looked in your little babushka in Fiddler on the Roof. And just when I thought my heart could take no more, the pia de resistance appeared - your seven-year-old daughter, Kady, cute as a buttton, following in your footsteps, shrieking out "I'm the Greatest Star" from Funny Girl. As you said, it must run in the genes (or is that jeans?). Then your even-tinier son Kristopher popped up on-screen and told everyone how brilliant Mom is, after explaining his ambition to be a "worker" like Dad. So neatly planned out: Kady's last name is Zadora, Kris's is Riklis. A little singer/dancer/ham for you, a wheeling-dealing magnate for him.
When Tommy Lasorda called you "The Pete Rose of Entertainment," it may have been a little harsh, but you struck back with a rendition of "Great Things Come in Small Packages." Drowning out the competent band with their classic Vegas arrangements (under the direction of Vincent Falcone), you ascended the stairs and kept on belting, a true star thumbing caution and good taste at the heavens.
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Thanks so much for the memories, little one. Here I thought you exemplified megalomania fueled by money, a pouty troll with limited abilities but oodles of influence. And I thought it impossible for someone who's been on-stage since the age of six (opposite Tallulah Bankhead in Midgie Purvis, no less), who's taken years and mucho bucks of singing and dancing lessons, to prove conclusively - in less than two hours - that there is something concrete called talent.
Stupid me. Pumpkin, keep belting out those sharp notes, pounding on that floor with every wee dance step, even if you almost fall off the set once a while, as you did the other night. Keep dragging Kady on the road, as your mother did for you. In this time of hunger and hate, the world needs good humor, generosity, and modesty.
Bless you, Pia. May you stand forever short.


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How to recover data on a RAISERFS formatted harddisk
I have a Linspire OS that i had downloaded from some site which is only one CD. I tried installing it on my AMD K6 machine (A pro 2200) but this was a total disaster. First, the installation could'nt go beyond 75%. It generated an error code 200 .... rsync failed. Well since I was running a dual boot of Windows XP and Windows 98, i decided to go back to my good old Windows. Windows worked well.
I discovered i had installed the Linspire on a slave hard disk that had many of my vital data and programs. What a blunder. I thought i had installed it on a partition on the bigger disk. Now this backup drive is a 4GB hard disk. Linspire partitioned the disk and Raiserfs was chosen as the file system.
I booted the computer with a Knoppix live CD so that i could see the contents of the hard disk. (Remember the installation of Linspire had failed at 75%) The hard disks' linspire files were visible but all my data was gone (obviously) ;-(
Now can anybody out there give me a solution of how to recover my much coveted data? I know in technology nothing is impossible.
The 4GB disk where i had installed the Linspire can't boot because the installation failed at 75%. And this is the disk with the data i want to recover. Before installing Linspire with Raiserfs, the hard disk had a FAT32 partition.
Anybody please? Any software that can handle this gigantic task? All help will be adored.
And which open source OS can run successfully on my computer? The computer has an AMD k6 processor called a pro 2200 and a DDR memory of 256MB. Windows and Knoppix reports the speed to be 1100 MHZ.
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There is this post about recovering data from a 4gb hard disk formatted using raiserfs file system and linspire installed in it.
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how to recover data from a raiserfs formatted hdd.
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Mission Planning will definitely be done on the control station. An idea gleaned from the CFM program is to carry several mission planners in the C/S. The reason is that some route planners are optimized for intervisibility and terrain masking, some avoid threats by routing around them, others are designed to optimize fuel use. Since there are already many kinds of route planners, use them when they offer what is desired for any particular portion or leg of a mission. The C/S will need to provide/host the data bases, controls and display formats necessary to plan a mission. It will also have ties to external sources such as AFMSS and DTED data bases. The vehicle will eventually host inflight route planners, and when this occurs, the new plan will be sent to the operator for situation awareness or approval. The C/S will need to provide controls and display formats for this. Among the vehicle functions the operator will need to control is the navigation system. INS alignment, fixtaking, GPS initialization and Terrain Referenced Navigation Management are some of these. Tactical aircraft have a menu of options for weapon delivery profiles , such as overfly, side toss, max range toss, or low altitude drogue deliveries. The selection of a weapon, pairing of the weapon with a delivery mode or profile and targeting are all functions that need controls and displays for the operator. These things, in particular, are not on any UAV control stations today.


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Which Laser Treatment is Best to Get Overall Good Facial Skin?
Thank you for your question. We do not start therapy with laser for pigment on the face but first use chemical bleachers like Hydroquinone and Kojic acid, Retinol/Retin-A, etc. We also will start chemical peels, then will use a laser if/when indicated. I hope this helps.
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Fraxel a good option
I can't say definitively what is the *best* without seeing you in person (a picture might help) but I can say that I recently acquired a new dual fraxel and my patients love it. I see great results for multiple types of skin conditions, the down time is short, and the procedure easy.
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- I have had great success with the Sciton Joule laser treating the conditions you have described. Most of the patients I see in my Pensacola, Florida office who are your age have at least a mild to moderate amount of photoaging present.
- I typically recommend a series of 3-4 BBL and Microlaser Peels with the Sciton to improve the appearance of the skin in these circumstances.
- With regard to the brown cystic acne spots, I would really need to see a quality photograph before determining how much improvement you could expect in this area.
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When the Civil War ended, a huge number of men returned from the military to civilian life.
Although most prospered, others suffered due to injuries sustained in battle.
Veterans' pensions at the time were miniscule, resulting in poverty and hardship.
A totally disabled private received only $6 per month, $8 if blind or deaf, while loss of an arm was deemed worthy of $16 per month and $24 for a lost leg.
By 1866 the Grand Army of the Republic, the GAR, had been formed by veterans eager to address the needs of their destitute comrades.
In the words of their own document, they were, "…a grand association of Union soldiers and sailors, to foster fraternal relations and keep alive the zeal of patriotism and devotion to country, and above all, for mutual support and assistance in the work of furnishing employment and aid to the needy comrades and caring for the destitute dependents of the fallen."
For example, in an effort to retrain injured soldiers, the GAR held a national contest to find the best left handed penmanship among veterans who had lost their right arms.
They awarded 20 prizes amounting to $2,000, but the significance was the encouragement given to maimed soldiers to qualify for clerical work.
In emergency situations, food, clothing, rent money and burial expenses were provided for destitute families of veterans.
One local example is a GAR area in Anoka's Oakwood Cemetery, on west Main Street, where veterans could be buried, and a stone erected, at no cost to their families.
Several of the graves are unmarked, perhaps because the deceased was a drifter, was without family, or was unknown to the community beyond his status as a veteran.
To my mind, the GAR's most significant contribution to history is the manner in which they embraced their former enemies and helped to heal the nation's wounds.
One can be certain that such an attitude was not always shared among all the veterans, and I do not believe that Confederate soldiers were ever admitted as GAR members.
Still, respected Confederate veterans were given committee positions within the organization, when elected by popular vote, despite their non-member status.
Ceremonies were held on former battlefields to honor the fallen from both sides.
In Richmond, Va., GAR members shared a building with a similar group of Confederate veterans and on alternate days, it was decorated with both flags.
When an earthquake hit Charleston, S.C., in 1886, the national headquarters of the GAR ordered all local posts to aid in the relief efforts.
The GAR built the "old soldiers' homes" that were the forerunners of our modern VA hospitals.
Next week we'll take a look at the GAR home in Anoka, which was quite different from all the rest.
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Report: Did Dwyane Wade Get Another Woman Pregnant?
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Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has yet to respond to allegations he's been cheating on Hollywood girlfriend Gabrielle Union and may even have gotten another woman pregnant.
Instead, Wade's mind appears to be still focused on how best to help his Miami Heat defend its NBA title. The Heat currently traill San Antonio 3-2, but the suddenly resurgent Wade has netted 57 points over the last two games.
Given all the off-the-court drama, one has to wonder just how he's been able to remain in the moment. Just before the start of the Finals, ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches sought to subpoena senior team exec Pat Riley as part of an ongoing court case with her ex where she is seeking an increase on the reported $25,000 a month he already pays in support.
Now the website Mouth To Ears.com is reporting Wade may have gotten another woman pregnant and he and longtime girlfriend Union may now be feuding over it. The website also reports some in Wade's camp have hinted they believe the unfounded rumors may also be the work of Funchess, and that she probably started them as a way of soiling the star's image.
At the time of their divorce, Wade sought and was granted sole custody of the couple's two young boys. Since then, he's also legally adopted one of his nephews. Wade is also often saluted for the charity work he does through his Wade's World Foundation and just five years ago purchased a new church for his mother, an ordained Baptist minister.
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YOU'LL feel like you're climbing the real-life stairways to heaven at these remarkable sites.
And one thing's for sure, you'll want to be fit before tackling them!
With inspiration from travel site TheWorldGeography.com and Huffington Post, here are eight of our favourite stairways from around the world.
The dizzying descents include the mesmerisingly intricate stairways of Rajasthan, India and the death-defying trek to get to the top of Wayna Picchu in Peru.
1. Rajasthan, India
It's easy to see why the Chand Baori stairway in Rajasthan is popular. A jaw-dropping work of art, it was built in 800 CE. It features 3500 steps over 13 storeys, extending 30 metres and making it one of India's deepest stepwells.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The steps at Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat temple are quite a challenge. They are so steep that many have to pull themselves up with their hands, or manoeuvre using the handrail.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain
This tiny island dedicated to John the Baptist has a stunning, weaving stairway by the sea. Once you make it to the top, tradition says you should ring the church bell three times.
Tianmen Mountain, China
There's a reason Tianmen Mountain was the inspiration for the setting of the film Avatar. Pictured is the natural arch leading to the mountain, which includes a temple at the summit. It's also home to the 'longest passenger cableway of high mountains in the world', with 98 cable cars and a length of 7455m.
Magic Mountain, Germany
It's like a roller-coaster, but one that tourists can walk around. The 21m high sculpture walkway, named Tiger and Turtle - Magic Mountain, is located on top of a hill in Duisburg, Germany.
Haiku Stairs, Hawaii
Better hold on, you're in for one dizzying view! It's easy to see why the Haiku Stairs on the island of O'ahu is also known as the 'Stairway to Heaven'. It's currently technically illegal to climb them, due to liability concerns. But the rule is reportedly not strictly enforced and many travellers have snapped photos from the top.
Montagne de Bueren, Belgium
While it isn't really a mountain, it's easy to see why locals would call it that! With nearly 400 steps, this Belgium stairway has become known as the Bueren Mountain (Montagne de Bueren). Get your walking shoes on!
Universe Cascade, Scotland
This stairway isn't quite as extreme, but it's definitely an artwork! The Universe Cascade is located at the Cosmic Speculation in Dumfries, Scotland, and rises up from a large pond before crisscrossing across the steep hillside. The public are allowed to visit once a year.
Wayna Picchu, Peru
Wayna Picchu rises above its more famous neighbouring mountain of Machu Picchu. Its peak is about 2720m above seat level, with stairs weaving around the edge. So it's little wonder some travellers have called it the 'hike of death'.


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I created a 3d model to have a nicer visual output (and for easier debugging!). The short end is the parent and the long end points towards the child, if it exists. In addition, you can use the arrow keys and WASD to move around the scene.
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Ore. woman accused of putting cats in trash bag, tossing in river
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- A Springfield woman who breeds cats was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly throwing two cats into the Willamette River, Police said.
Witnesses said that two abandoned Persian cats were found inside of a trash bag that was snagged on a tree branch near Island Park.
Responding officers from SPD immediately set to work trying to rescue the cats from the Willamette. They managed to retrieve both felines, who officials said were scared but safe.
Further investigation lead police to Betty Ann Gould, a Springfield cat breeder who handles similar breeds of Persians. Police officials detained her Monday on attempted aggravated animal abuse charges.
Police said that Gould had several cats in her care at the time of the arrest. Brian Austin with the Springfield Animal Control said that they are now working to transfer those cats into their custody.
"We cannot take the cats until we have a court order to do so," Austin said. "Until she is convicted of this crime we will not be able to do anything officially. We will hopefully try to talk her into surrendering the cats so we can get them to good homes."
Austin said the cats (who are sisters) are both healthy and are nearly inseparable.
Both of the Persians will be put up for adoption after a full investigation of the incident is completed.


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Thanks youm0nt...Worldwide PC shipments for 2002 and 2003 will rise, but lack of compelling technologies and worries about the economy are causing users to hang on to their older computers, putting a damper on industry recovery, according to market research company Dataquest.
PC shipments are expected to reach 127.3 million units this year, up 1.8 percent from last year, according to a recent forecast by Dataquest, a unit of Gartner. Next year, PC shipments are forecast to grow 7 percent compared to this year's shipments, the company said. The numbers indicate some recovery in spending for PCs, and are healthier than the 4.2 percent decline in shipments that occurred in 2001. However, they are a far cry from the double digit-growth in PC shipments experienced in the late 1990s, according to Dataquest analysts.
PC buyers are still concerned about the economy, according to George Shiffler, principal analyst for Dataquest's computing platforms and economics research. "There is growth but not strong growth, and in fact it's a pretty marked slowdown from 1999 to 2000, when users went on a year-2000 buying binge," Shiffler said. PC shipment growth in 2000 was 13.6 percent, he said.
"The PCs bought during the buying binge are due to be replaced, but the sticky wicket is that users may be hanging on to them longer than they normally would because they are worried about the economy," he said.
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The FAA delivered some good news in a proposed rule change that will free operators from the burden of needing mechanics to update onboard navigation databases.
Under the current rules, nav data updating is classified as preventive maintenance. While pilots operating under Part 91 are permitted to update nav databases (and perform any kind of preventive maintenance), the FAA does not allow Part 135 pilots the same latitude. Thus a charter operator could have an aircraft stuck if its nav database expired away from home base without a local mechanic or FAA-approved repair station available and qualified to perform the update.
Under the new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the FAA would allow pilots to update a "self-contained, front-instrument panel-mounted and pedestal-mounted air traffic control (ATC) navigational system database." According to the FAA, "The effect of this revision would be to ensure that pilots using specified navigation equipment have the most current and accurate navigational data and thereby increase aviation safety." Comments on the NPRM are due by Dec. 19, 2011.
The complexity of nav database updating techniques on older equipment led to the original requirement, which the NPRM seeks to change, the FAA noted. "The FAA established the requirement to have qualified personnel update nav system databases to address the complexity of older systems, for which a person needed training and specialized equipment and access to installed equipment to perform the update. Updating newer nav systems is now a simple procedure that does not require special training or specialized equipment. Consequently, the safety concerns that existed when the current regulations were promulgated are no longer valid."
The new rule would not remove the requirement that whoever updates the nav database must make an entry in the aircraft's documents, and there are other requirements:
(1) No disassembly of the unit is required.
(2) The pilot has written procedures available to perform and evaluate the accomplishment of the task.
(3) The database is contained in a field-loadable configuration and imaged on a medium, such as a compact disc read-only memory (CD–ROM), synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) or other nonvolatile memory that contains database files that are non-corruptible upon loading and where integrity of the load can be assured and verified by the pilot upon completing the loading sequences.
(4) Records of when such database uploads have occurred, the revision number of the software and who performed the upload must be maintained.
(5) The data to be uploaded must not contain system operating software revisions.
Organizations such as the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), which has been lobbying for regulatory relief, have generally welcomed the rule change. However, NATA explained in a regulatory report issued to its members, "NATA is pleased that the FAA has begun this rulemaking project. However, NATA believes that the FAA has not fully addressed the issue. Numerous aircraft flight management systems that use a data loader to update their navigational databases are not included in this proposed rule. NATA will provide detailed comments to the FAA to help ensure that this proposed rulemaking project eliminates the burdens of outdated regulations on the industry."


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ALLEGAN -- The Allegan County Sheriff's Office has begun collecting used cell phones in cooperation with the 911 Cell Phone Bank. Donated phones will be shipped to the bank, where they will be assessed to determine their best use.
Phones that are determined to have residual value will be resold, with a portion of the proceeds being returned to the Sheriff's Office for the benefit of its Senior Citizen TRIAD program.
Phones that are not resold will be tested and charged and will then be available for distribution as free 911 emergency phones for senior citizens and victims of abuse.
To donate old cell phones, to receive a free 911 emergency phone, or for more information on this program, contact Lt. Mike Larsen at 673-0500, ext. 4520.