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The CASF is codified at California Public Utilities Code Section 281(a) which directs the CPUC to "develop, implement, and administer the California Advanced Services Fund to encourage deployment of high-quality advanced communications services to all Californians that will promote economic growth, job creation, and the substantial social benefits of advanced information and communications technologies..."
While not stated as a finding of law in a draft of the decision issued for public comment prior to its adoption earlier this week by the commission, the decision adopted by the CPUC nevertheless states on page 3:
"We emphasize that the ultimate goal of the CASF program is to increase the adoption of broadband."
A plain reading of that assertion does not comport with California Public Utilities Code Section 281(a), which clearly states public policy intent that the goal of the CASF is "deployment of of high-quality advanced communications services to all Californians."
The CPUC's declaration is also illogical. In order to increase the adoption of broadband, infrastructure must first be built to deliver it. That's the commission's stated purpose of the CASF Broadband Grant and Revolving Loan -- to help capitalize the construction of infrastructure capable of providing premises Internet connectivity in high cost areas where it hasn't been deployed. Moreover, the CPUC's decision distinguishes adoption from infrastructure deployment, noting at page 9 that applicants for CASF-funded infrastructure projects must submit a plan to encourage adoption of the broadband service in the proposed area(s) including the number of households the applicant estimates will sign up for the service (the take rate), the marketing or outreach plans the applicant will employ to attract households to sign up for the service.
Without deployment of the necessary infrastructure, broadband simply isn't available as hundreds of thousands of Californians trying to get by on dialup and satellite are painfully aware. And if broadband isn't available at any price, it cannot be adopted by anyone. First things first.


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Kirk Cousins, who stands to benefit most if Robert Griffin III isn't ready to start the 2013 season, says the quarterback should be ready to go by that time.
"Robert looked awesome," Cousins told NFL AM. "I'm not just saying that. Obviously, he is a bit of a freak in terms of his athleticism, but he's healed very quickly. He couldn't practice with us, he was on a spate field doing drills all spring … he looked really good, and I think he'll be ready to go in Week 1. But obviously my mindset is to be ready no matter what. And I'm getting ready all summer, so I can be ready if called upon."
Griffin, a rookie sensation a year ago after winning the Heisman Trophy at Baylor, is coming off an ACL injury suffered in the NFC playoffs last year.
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Selected by Grob to design and engineer the cabins for both the new SPn Utility Jet and the G-160 Ranger, Germany's Rücker Aerospace could draw on the experience of its Spanish parent, which is a center of excellence for automotive styling and design.
Grob contacted the Rücker companies last December when development of the then-secret SPn Utility Jet was gathering pace, giving the brief to develop complete cabins as a turnkey project for both design and engineering. The first sketches were produced by Rücker's styling studio in Barcelona, which offered a variety of different options.
The utility role of the SPn presented a particular challenge and Rücker was obliged to create a passenger cabin that meets business and leisure expectations. However, it was also required to feature easily removable elements to allow layout flexibility and cabin adaptation to different uses–including the carriage of cargo. The results of Rücker's innovative design can be seen in the Grob mockup on display in the static area.
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A US drone strike destroyed a militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt on Thursday, killing at least four militants, local security officials said.
Four missiles hit the house in Heso Khel village on the edge of Mir Ali town, around 35 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main town in the district of North Waziristan, a notorious stronghold of Taliban and al-Qaeda-linked militants.
"A US drone fired four missiles. At least four militants have been killed, the compound was completely destroyed," a security official based in Miranshah told AFP.
A senior Pakistani security official in the northwestern city of Peshawar confirmed the attack and added that the identity of those killed was not yet known.
Thursday's strike brings to 34 the number of militants reported killed in Pakistan in five drone strikes since January 1.
The covert strikes are publicly criticised by the Pakistani government as a violation of sovereignty but American officials believe they are a vital weapon in the war against Islamist militants.
According to the London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism, between 2 627 and 3 457 people have been reportedly killed by US drones in Pakistan since 2004, including between 475 and nearly 900 civilians. - Sapa-AFP


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Legend of Maria Makiling
According to legend, there was a time when the gods could live like ordinary mortals do. Although these gods were enchanted, they could speak, love, and even go to the market like what people do in our time. This story tells what happened to the daughter of two such deities. This is the story of Mariang Makiling.
Two deities, Dayang Makiling and Gat Panahon, had an only daughter name Maria. Because of her beauty and charm, she was the delight of her parents. The source of their joy and strength, Maria was, to them, a jewel, a treasure that made life full of light and laughter.
At that time people could talk with the deities face to face, and even sit with them side by side underneath a tree. People could also ask for help when they were in need, provided that they asked in a solemn manner.
It was the custom of Maria to go to a small market, sometimes called talipapa, on weekdays. Just like other women, she would on such occasions wear clothes made of silk and embroidered with flowers and wide stripes for this was the fashion at that time. Maria had long, black abundant hair which she usually decorated with pomelo flowers. When she went to the market, her flowing hair would touch her ankles. As she passed along, gallant men would bow their heads to signify their respect.
When Maria went to the market, she was always accompanied by two Aetas1, who served as her servants. These two servants stayed close behind Maria, and they both carried a basket each that was full of golden ginger. These golden ginger Maria would barter for such items needed for the home. There was no money at that time, and instead of buying, people bartered and exchanged their goods for the things that they needed.
On a market day, the residents of the area are not the only ones who would go to the talipapa. Merchants and people from neighboring towns would also go to the market. One day, Gat2 Dula, the ruler of the kingdom of Bay, came to the talipapa to while away the hours. A piece of animal skin with fine hair caught Gat Dula's eye and he reached out to touch the fur. At the same moment, Maria was also reaching towards the same piece of animal skin and their shoulders accidentally touched. Their eyes met and Gat Dula bowed his head as a sign of respect and apology. And Maria responded with a shy smile as they parted from each other's company.
Since that first encounter, Gat Dula often visited the talipapa but he was not able to see Maria during these visits. One day, he saw Maria at the very place where they first met. He approached Maria and greeted her and Maria responded with a very sweet smile.
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I'm told after a crown has to be re-done do to a gap in the margins between tooth and crown, that I need a gingivectomy. Would you ever need a gingivectomy in a normal circumstance, when getting a crown?
When Getting a Crown is There Ever a Need for a Gingivectomy?
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Laser Gingivectomy for a Crown procedure
Gingviectomy is a gum surgery that involves removing gum tissue around a tooth or teeth with the use of a scalpel and more recently with the use of diode lasers. When getting a crown the indications for a gingivectomy include:
1. Removal of infected or affected gum tissue
2. To contour the 'gum line' so that it is aesthetically pleasing (in relation to the adjacent teeth or to reduce a 'gummy-smile')
3. To increase the amount of tooth structure that is exposed, in-turn the crown will have more tooth to hold on to. This will increase the retention of the crown.
I hope this helps. Wish you all the best.
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Gingivitis is not normal and a Gingivectomy is not the Answer
A gap between the gum and the crown can signal decay, gum recession or an ill fitting crown. A gingivectomy means you are getting rid of excess tissue. Reasons that you may need a gingivectomy include gum reshaping that may occur from gum disease, uneven gums and occasionally it is used to correct hyperplastic gum tissues that occur with some medications. Talk to a Periodontist to find out what you need-Good Luck
Gingivectomy need
Most of the time a gingivectomy is not needed to do a new crown on a tooth. The reasons it is sometimes needed are: 1) due to a deeply decayed or broken tooth that is well under the gumline which would cause chronic irritation if it is not adjusted (usually this would require some bone recontouring also) or 2) for a cosmetic reasons depending on where the tooth is located. Have your dentist discuss his rationale for recommending the gingivectomy and get a second opinion if you are not comfortable.
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Need for Gingivectomy when getting a crown
I rarely do gingivectomies when doing crowns. The only reason to do a gingivectomy is if there is an overgrowth of gingiva in to an are where the tooth has broken down below the gum line. There should be a ferrule or margin of solid tooth structure of at least 2mm all the way around the perimeter of the prep. If there isn't then you need more than a gingivectomy reduction of osseous (bones tissue) as well. THere is something that is recognized as "the biologic width" THis principle means that the margin of a crown must end 2-3 mm from the height of the crest of the bone or there will be a condition of chronic irritation - meaning swollen, bleeding and sore. If a tooth is broken down to the level of bone then often it si better to just extract the tooth and have an implant
When is gingivectomy and/or crown lengthening needed
Almost always, when replacing an existing crown, the replacement crown is longer, larger and margins are placed below the gum due to recurrent decay, fracture,etc... So gingivectomy is almost always needed, but in different extents. And all it entails is removal of excess gum.
Crown Lengthening, however is removal of the BONE around the tooth that is being crowned. It is not as common s gingivectomy when replacing a crown. This procedure is needed if there is a lack of room for placement of the crown margins, or whenever the decay has gone down below the bone.
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Gingivectomy Procedure
Some times when an old crown develops a space between it and the underlying tooth, gum tissue can become inflamed and grow into that spot. In order to create good access for a new crown this tissue may be removed by performing a gingivectomy procedure, which is simply removing tissue. I have found that the easiest and most effective way is by using a soft tissue laser.
When Getting a Crown is There Ever a Need for a Gingivectomy?
A gingivectomy means nothing more than "to remove some of the gum tissue". It often is necessary during dental crown treatments. When a tooth needs a crown, it is because it either has a large filling in it, it has broken or has a new cavity in it. In my practice I find that there is almost always some part of the problem that extends to the edge or even under the edge of the gum. Often times there is some gingivitis or even periodontal disease associated with this area.
In my practice I routinely use a dental laser to do a gingivectomy or to do highly localized laser gum cleaning of the problem area.
Every office is different. I would say many office do not do this routinely. In my opinion, the ones that do it, and do it well usually leave the gum in better condition, than not doing it.
In highly cosmetic or aesthetic areas, doing a gingivectomy also allows the cosmetic dentist to create as beautiful outline as possible. These are other elements that affect the beauty of the final result.
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Is a Gingivectomy Needed When Receiving a Crown?
There are times when a gingivectomy is needed when having a dental crown performed. A gingivectomy is the removal of soft tssue for cosmetic or functional reasons. I routinely perform gingivectomies with a laser when doing crowns where the cavity is below the gumline. This will allow for a crown that is easier to keep clean allowing for healthy gum tissues around your crown. Hope this helps.
Does getting a crown warrent a gingivectomy?
Under most circumstances, a gingivectomy is not necessary when performing a crown prep procedure. A dentitst can perform this procedure if he wishes to balance the gum tissue with the adjacent teeth for cosmetic reasons. For functional reasons, if the gum tissue is impinging on the margin, a dentist may want to remove the tissue in order to get a perfect impression. I hope that helps! Good luck!
The need for a gingivectomy when getting a crown
Gingviectomy is minor gum surgery that involves the removal of a small amount of gum tissue around a tooth or teeth. A Gingivectomy often is done to correct a gummy smile or to remove a small amount of gum so a crown can be placed properly.If there is too much gum and not enough crown showing the balance of tooth vs gum line may not look esthetically pleasing.This can be be done with a soft tissue laser and there is no pain and recovery is immediate. I would find a dentist who uses a soft tissue laser in his practice and go that route rather than having an incision and waiting two weeks for healing. Good luck!
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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DETROIT — Mitch Ryder knows all about putting his heart on his sleeve: With a career in the soul-singing business for more than half a century, it's practically his job description.
But perhaps nowhere has the Detroit-bred musician bared more than in his raw new autobiography, "Devils & Blue Dresses" (Cool Titles, $26.95). It's an exhaustive — and sometimes emotionally exhausting — account of his tumultuous life and career, a trip that began with '60s hits such as "Jenny Take a Ride!" and "Devil with a Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly," soul-rock hybrids that helped establish an enduring Detroit music template.
The book launches what could be a relatively high-profile year for the 66-year-old singer, whose colorful Don Was-produced album, "The Promise," is due Feb. 14. It's his first official American record since 1983's "Never Kick a Sleeping Dog" (produced by John Mellencamp) and it arrives two years after its release in Europe, where Ryder has sustained an active, thriving career beyond the oldies circuit.
Through the years, "the people around here have seen these different comeback attempts," Ryder says. "What I've been lacking, and what I'm starting to receive now again, is national attention. I don't know where that's going to take us, but I know I've worked hard to make it happen."
For Ryder, the book was a tough but cathartic journey that found him revisiting his early whirl of fame, the start of a personal roller coaster that included showbiz foul play, busted marriages, periods of drug abuse and squalor, betrayals both dished out and received. Salted with dark humor, peppered with political and cultural asides, the book includes glimpses at local rock personalities — from Bob Seger to Creem magazine staffers — and Ryder's celebrity anecdotes, including partying with the Beatles and watching Bob Dylan record "Highway 61 Revisited."
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In characteristic Ryder style — a kind of crusty mischievousness — he chuckles at the prospect of ruffling feathers with his writing.
"When I started writing it, I said to myself, 'You know, you're in Detroit. A lot of this action happened in Detroit. You're going to have fistfights, drive-by shootings, court proceedings from this.' But I just told the truth the best I could. It was a cleansing experience for me."
Narrating his story — the troubles and redemptions — he doesn't spare himself.
"I have so many friends here. But I have many, many enemies here too," he says. "(Stuff) happens, especially when you're strutting around thinking you're somebody, then doing your best to commit suicide in front of everybody in your hometown. My whole life is open for inspection by everyone in this area."
The book, which includes images of old record contracts and memos, isn't short on score-settling: Ryder reserves ample venom for his early managers and lawyers, who he says swiped his royalties while spurring his lifetime distrust of "the slime-laced … scam-artist music establishment."
The book lost more than 20 pages after it was previewed by a legal expert, and it was insured in case of lawsuits.
Ryder's early financial troubles long ago left him accustomed to a seat-of-the-pants lifestyle. At home these days in South Lyon, Mich., where he lives with his wife and their two puppies, Ryder says he still frets about the monthly utility bill. He keeps his guard up when answering calls from unfamiliar numbers, wary it might be "the next process server."
That's despite what has been a healthy, stable career overseas, where he's confident that "one in 100 Germans could tell you who Mitch Ryder is — enough to let me tour Europe on a yearly basis."
His stateside glory days behind him, Ryder began carving out his European niche in the late '70s. The records that followed — nearly all of them European exclusives — were sometimes a far cry from the sound of his early days.
"The Promise," recorded at L.A.'s Henson Recording Studios, was the brainchild of old Detroit pal Don Was, whose annual Concert of Colors revue has featured Ryder three times. The album — a funky R&B brew with a love-song grace note — is being issued on Ryder's own label, its U.S. release timed to complement the new book.
"I think my performances with him showed him something," says Ryder. "I was one of his early heroes, according to him, and he wanted, in his own words, to 'give me a fair chance. ' He said, 'You need to have the same (comeback) opportunity that Solomon Burke got.'
"What he meant by that was a good studio, good musicians, good engineer, good material. And that was cool. It was magical, that whole experience."
And he's got a cautious optimism as he looks ahead to a 2012 that just might bring a Mitch Ryder resurgence.
"It's too early to tell yet," he says. "What I do know for sure is that the reviews I've gotten, with both the book and the CD, have all been very positive. So that tells me I've done my job."
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Pick your health insurance plan at the State Fair
(KATV) Some families eager to learn about getting coverage from the Affordable Care Act are dealing with overloaded websites and busy phone lines. Here in Little Rock, Arkansas Health Connector is making staff available at a popular event. Where else do you have access to 400,000 people in 10 days than the State Fair? That's one major reason they partnered with the fair.
The Arkansas State Fair is much more than fun and games this year. After you enjoy a ride and grab something on a stick, you can pick a health care plan that works for your family and budget.
Kristy Taylor says, "I'm ready for my daughter to have insurance. Especially me, I have seizures real bad."
Kristy says two of her daughters have regular nose bleeds and 4-year old Kyisha has eczema. Kristy says insurance has been outside her reach. She has seizures and works when she can. "So it is really important for all of us to go to the doctor and have insurance."
Starting Friday, Arkansas Health Connector will have booths set up around the fair. You can easily find several of the tables at the Hall of Industry.
Heather Haywood works in the Healthcare division at the Arkansas Insurance Department. She explains, "Over 500,000 Arkansans are uninsured and that is equivalent to 1 in 4 working adults."
Uninsured have until December 15 to enroll; that is if you want coverage to begin January 1st. Haywood says, "Our guides will be at the fair and they will be assisting Arkansans with enrollment, providing them information, how to access the website and they will have paper applications."
Haywood says they don't have numbers for how many Arkansans have signed up since enrollment started 10 days ago. "We are a federal partnership state so we anticipate numbers to start coming in, in early November."
Health care website gets down time for repairs
Upgrades have been made to the website because of the overwhelming technical difficulties. Six-million people across the U.S. visited the site in the first two days.
The Arkansas State Fair starts Friday, October 11.
For more information on having your insurance premiums explained to you, call Arkansas Health Connector at (855) 283-3483. Arkansas Health Connector is a free service to help explain your health insurance options.


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Taking on Jena, Jeremiah and Barack Obama
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Since Tuesday evening, I've been basking in the aura of the UNITY: Journalists of Color conference -- a gathering of 6,000 attendees from the National Association of Black Journalists, the Native American Journalists Association, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association.
It's something we only do every four or five years -- uniting the country's four largest organizations representing minority journalists. And even though cost-cutting, layoffs and economic uncertainty have reduced our numbers, everyone from PBS' Gwen Ifill to New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger is in the house for this most important event.
Normally, I would have been blogging like crazy about the events here, but I've been working overtime on the convention itself. Today, for example, I will appear on Michel Martin's NPR show Tell Me More from the Navy Pier in Chicago, trading barbs and ideas on the issues on the day during her show's "Barbershop" segment.
Hours later, in my capacity as NABJ's Media Monitoring Committee Chair, I'll be at a press conference announcing our annual Thumbs Down award criticizing the worst impact to diversity in journalism and our Best Practices honor singling out a wonderful advance.
At 3 p.m. today, I'm on a panel, "Jeremiah Wright and Jena: Who Reported It and Who Got it Right?" which will dissect the media frenzies surrounding these two hot-button race-based issues. I'm the lightweight among the panelists, which includes nationally known DJ Tom Joyner, NPR's Michel Martin and Rev. Michael Pfleger, the priest whose incendiary sermon about Hillary Clinton at Wright's Trinity church led to national headlines. The moderator is Michele Norris, host of NPR's All Things Considered. I was told as one point that this discussion would be aired on C-SPAN, so tune it in, if you've got time.
Finally, on Saturday, I'll be organizing a party here to promote next year's NABJ convention, which is scheduled for Tampa in August 2009. As president of the Tampa Bay area NABJ chapter, I'll be working hard over the next year to bring 3,000 journalists of color to the area next year.
Check out my posting on Sunday, after presidential candidate Barack Obama addresses our group (presumptive GOP nominee John McCain was also invited, but despite aggressive efforts to make space for him to address the convention, he declined, citing scheduling conflicts).
It's a crushing schedule, I know. But after spending an evening at dinner with a host of NABJ compadres last night -- including Ifill and Norris -- it's obvious how important it is for journalists of color to support each other in a media universe which still sometimes has trouble understanding our people and our work.


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All are welcome to Siloa Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Braham on Sunday, Oct. 27 for a celebration of their Swedish heritage.
Their celebration features their Annual Swedish Dinner with homemade menu items such as Swedish meatballs and gravy, potato sausage, limpa bread, rice pudding, Sylvia's apple salad, lingonberries, pickled herring, shortbread cookies, beverages and more.
Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door (adults $11, children 4-12 $5, under 3-free). Also visit their "Marketplace" that day which will feature a variety of handcrafted and homemade items, made by members of Siloa's congregation.
Join them for their 10 a.m. worship service before dinner, and then stay for an authentic Swedish meal and special live Swedish music.
Siloa Lutheran Church is located west of Braham at 2607 405th Ave. NW. From Highway 65, go west on County Road 4 approximately 6 miles; turn south on County Road 72 and follow approximately 1.5 miles (watch for signs). Call 320-396-3927 or visit www.SiloaLutheranChurch.org for more information.


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Group Theatre to Celebrate 80th Anniversary, 6/4
On the occasion of The Group Theatre's 80th anniversary, the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center (Frank Hentschker, Executive Director) presents a day of readings, panels, rarely-heard recordings and screenings of unseen footage all dedicated to understanding "The Group Theatre and How it Changed American Culture." All events are free, first-come-first-served, and take place in the Elebash Recital Hall at the Graduate Center, CUNY, at 34th Street and 5th Avenue.
In 1931, three theatrical visionaries-Harold Clurman, Lee Strasberg, and Cheryl Crawford –created America's first permanent company of actors, The Group Theatre. Modeled on the Moscow Art Theatre, The Group Theatre presented timely plays using Constantin Stanislavsky's System of Acting with an ensemble that included Stella Adler, Sandy Meisner, Bobby Lewis, Sidney Lumet, and Elia Kazan. The Group Theatre premiered many legendary American plays over a ten year period, among them Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing, and their influence continues. Co-creators Mel Gordon and Ronald Rand have organized a day of spectacular insight into the Group, welcoming special guests like Lee Grant, Wendy Smith, John Strasberg and Ellen Adler.
During the day, we will highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of three of the Group's titans-Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, and Harold Clurman-which will be followed by an evening event that will combine new work with a panel discussion on The Group Theatre's influence in American culture and society.
2:00pm: Lee Strasberg, presented by Mel Gordon and John Strasberg.
A screening of a 1982 interview with Lee Strasberg, a reading of a 1932 affective memory exercise with Robert Ellerman, slide presentations of exercises conducted by the Group and the 1933 performance Men in White
3:00pm: Stella Adler, presented by Mel Gordon and Ellen Adler.
A screening of a 1985 interview with Stella Adler, actual recordings of Adler in Success Story (1932) andAwake and Sing (1935), a reading from Adler's 1934 notes to Constantin Stanislavsky (and Stanislavsky's response), and a radio broadcast of The Group in Clifford Odets's Sarah Bernhardt
4:00pm: Harold Clurman, presented by Ronald Rand and Mel Gordon.
Video interviews on Clurman from Karl Malden and Lee Strasberg, a slide presentation and stage recording ofGolden Boy (starring Luther Adler and Frances Farmer,) and rare footage of Group actors reprising their Golden Boy roles
6:30pm: PERFORMANCES AND REPERFORMANCES
Readings from the original 1931 Group Theatre Diary, a reading from Ronald Rand's play "The Group!" with Fritz Weaver, and screenings of The Group Theatre on Film (including 1936 screen tests for Success Story, Awake and Sing and others)
7:00pm: PANEL DISCUSSION: The Group Theatre and How it Changed American Culture
with Wendy Smith, Lee Grant, Ellen Adler, Mel Gordon, Ronald Rand, and John Strasberg


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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Istanbul hotel in Old City, walk to Basilica Cistern
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 42 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and iPod docks. Comforts include premium bedding and pillow menus, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Proximity to public transit and sightseeing
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Bathrooms could've been nicer
Hotel Sultania- Boutique Class
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Sultania- Boutique Class features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 75 square feet (7 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a library. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours is offered to guests.
Hotel Sultania- Boutique Class is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 42
- Number of floors - 5
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Computer station
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2010
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 75
- Conference space size (meters) - 7
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Television in common areas
- Concierge services
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Sauna
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Electric kettle
- iPod docking station
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Pillow menu
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Sultania Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Olive Anatolian - This restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Spa Services
Sultan Spa Center has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a sauna, and Turkish bath/hammam.
Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
- Deep tissue massage
- Hot springs/mineral springs in spa
- Body scrubs
- Facial treatments
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Number of treatment rooms 2
- Body treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 4 AM
Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 9 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per room (one way)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 60
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night
Hotel Name
- Hotel Sultania
- Hotel Sultania Boutique Class
- Hotel Sultania Boutique Class Istanbul
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We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
National Rating
The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Turkey. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Boutique Class.


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Hotel Near Mile High Stadium
The Westin Denver Downtown hotel near Mile High Stadium is located just one mile away, putting you in the heart of the action on the famous 16th Street Mall in the core of downtown Denver. Sports Authority Field is home to the Denver Broncos, but there's also plenty to see and do in the off-season with over 300 annual events, stadium tours and visits to the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.
Stadium tours are available on Saturdays and begin every hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are suggested as there are days when tours are unavailable. Sports Authority Field is also home to the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame where visitors can view memorabilia of past and present Colorado athletes.


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"…I thugged in the pen around several convicted felons,
Five foot seven, heart big as a watermelon
Underrated my whole life, I love pressure
Love blood like a vampire, I love to wet'cha, n*gga
Had to feed myself cause my daddy wasn't home
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Only thing I'm scared of in this world is catchin' HIV…"
Wake up, wake up! It's the first of the month and Lil Boosie's coming through with the goods. Bad Azz drops "Heart Of A Lion," the first official audio from his Touchdown 2 Cause Hell album. Standard lyrics we've come to expect from Boosie, but standard in this case still means entertaining.
The high-pitched inflection in his delivery is all but gone, but he continues to boast one of the most unique and captivating voices in rap. Thank the heavens the one wish we all had came true, too. Bad Azz regaining his rhythm is an on-going process Gotty harked on a few weeks back. Tracks like "Lion," nevertheless, are proof he's able to tap the creative memory bank that turned him into a Southern legend pre-prison.
In other words, at least Boosie didn't "Shyne" himself.


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The Planning Commission and City Council both approved the Westlake City Schools plans to build a new high school and new middle school.
Four residents spoke at Council's June 16 meeting to express their concerns that school construction may adversely affect their properties.
Most of the issues revolved around concerns that Bassett Road residents have about a new driveway that's being constructed to the district property from their street. At the district's Dover Center Road property, Lee Burneson Middle School will be renovated as an intermediate school. A new middle school will also be built on the site. Dover Elementary School also sits on that site.
Bassett Road resident Ken Veneri told Council that he still had concerns about traffic that he felt were not adequately addressed at earlier public meetings on school construction that he attended.
Based on results of a traffic study, a traffic signal will be placed at the Dover Center Road entrance to the district's property, but not at the Dover Center-Bassett Road intersection.
"I don't believe that they've done all their homework on all the issues, especially the drainage issue," Veneri said.
Other residents also worried that construction would result in flooding at their properties.
Gerald Phillips, an attorney who has sparred with the city over several issues in the past decade, spoke on behalf of another Bassett Road property owner. His client has concerns that noise and lighting once the new school buildings are up will be annoying. He questioned whether the district's plans provided enough tree buffering for its neighbors.
The school district's submitted plans did not adequately address those concerns, Phillips argued.
City Engineer Bob Kelly said detailed plans will be required for the city to issue construction permits. Plans submitted to the Planning Commission do not require that same level of detail.
Council members considered a motion by Ward 4 Councilman Michael O'Donnell that would require the district to take additional measures to ensure adequate buffering for Bassett Road residents.
However, ensuring that the city code's opacity requirement limiting obtrusive lighting was met might require replacing existing trees with evergreen trees, something no one seemed to want.
Ward 1 Councilman Ed Hack said many of the concerns expressed by neighbors will have to be worked out as the construction project moves along.
"It's a little bit of a work in progress," Hack said of the $84 million project approved by voters in May 2010.
In the end, Council members decided to trust Superintendent Dan Keenan to keep the neighbors happy, something Keenan pledged to do.
Ward 2 Councilman Jim Connole called on the city's Engineering Department to carefully review the district's construction plans to ensure no drainage problems occur.
Ward 5 Councilman Ken Brady also called on Keenan to keep in mind similar concerns residents of Settlers Reserve Way and Taylors Mill Run have regarding construction of the new high school.
The new middle school for grades seven and eight is expected to be completed by the winter of 2012-13. Renovation of Lee Burneson as an intermediate school should be done by the winter of 2013-14. The new high school should be completed by the fall of 2013.


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Now that the Jonas Brothers are getting older, they're not spending quite as much time together as they used to. Kevin's a married man, Nick is busy working on a gazillion side projects, and Joe is constantly running around with his newest love, Ashley Greene. Seriously, I think they're joined at the hip. One week they're in Abu Dhabi getting stopped by airport security -- Joe, an avid cook, packed a cheese-cutting knife set in his carry-on luggage (oops!) -- the next they're adopting an adorable Bulldog puppy named Winston. Sounds like things are getting serious!
To top things off, the 21-year-old heartthrob was snapped toting an artificial Christmas tree into his gal pal's apartment on Monday afternoon. While it's every dutiful boyfriend's job to help with the heavy lifting, Joe seems to be in domestic bliss. Could the "Camp Rock 2" star be the next JoBro to walk down the aisle?


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Amy Sample Ward, in a recent Stanford Social Innovation Review blog post, provides the best metaphor for building successful online communities I've seen yet — think gardening rather than landscaping.
A gardener only takes out the weeds; a landscaper takes out everything that isn't part of the design.
A gardener isn't afraid to mix things around; a landscaper plans and plots and plants.
When a storm hits, a gardener can remain open to planting anew and rejuvenating others; a landscaper may just order more of the same.
When in doubt, a gardener will try more plants or kinds of plants and see which take root; a landscaper may default to less.
I love this! Read the full post on the Stanford Social Innovation Review site.


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Mac OS X 10.5—10.11 PPTP VPN Setup Tutorial
The steps are the same.
Step 1
Start by clicking the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen (top panel).
Go to "System Preferences...".
Step 2
Go to "Network".
Step 3
In the Network window click the "+" button at the bottom left of the connections list (left hand side, near the lock picture). This will add a new connection.
Step 4
For the "Interface" select "VPN".
For "VPN Type" select "PPTP".
"Service Name" is the name of the connection, it can be any as you like, we recommend to change it to "StrongVPN (PPTP)".
Click "Create" button.
Step 5
Now click "Advanced..." button.
Step 6
Check "Send all traffic over VPN connection" and click "OK".
Step 7
Fill the "Server Address", it is your server address, i.e. credential that you get from the Customer Area at the beginning of this tutorial. If you are not sure where to get it, scroll up the page, you can find the instructions there. It is not str-XXXXXX.reliablehosting.com, that is just an example.
"Account Name" is neither sXXXXXX nor your email as well, it is your credential that you obtained before.
Check "Show VPN status in menu bar".
Step 8
Click "Authentication Settings...".
Step 9
Enter your "Password" for manual connection, you can find it in the Customer Area, same place where the server address is located.
Click "OK" and then "Apply".
Step 10
Now click at the VPN badge at the top panel (right side, near the clock) and select "Connect StrongVPN (PPTP)".
Step 11
It will show "Connecting..." then "Authenticating..." statuses.
Step 12
When the VPN is connected, you will see the time running near the VPN badge.
Step 13
To be sure if you are successfully connected please visit strongvpn.com in your web browser and check your IP address at the top of the page.
Connecting the PPTP on Mac OS X 10.5—10.11
If you correctly checked the box about VPN status in menu bar on Step 7, you should have the VPN badge at the top panel (right side, near the clock — the icon looks like a battery).
Click on that badge and select "Connect StrongVPN (PPTP)".
If you don't have it, click Apple icon top left, go to "System Preferences..." > "Network".
Select the StrongVPN (PPTP) connection in the connections list and click "Connect" button.
Disconnecting the PPTP on Mac OS X 10.5—10.11
If you have the VPN badge at the top panel (right side, near the clock - the icon looks like a battery) with the time running next to it, just click on that badge and select "Disconnect StrongVPN (PPTP)".
If you don't have it, click Apple icon top left, go to "System Preferences..." > "Network".
Select the StrongVPN (PPTP) connection in the connections list and click "Disconnect" button.
Helpful Pages
- General Troubleshooting - If you have been able to connect but now are experiencing poor performance or connection issues.
- Top Reason VPN Won't Connect - For the most common problems with VPN accounts that don't connect during initial setup.
- How To Get The Best Speed - For general suggestions on how to improve speed.
- Solving Problems With Blocked Sites - If you are having problems viewing geographically blocked websites.
- General VPN FAQ Page.
- DD-WRT TroubleShooting Page.


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EverFocus launches MobileFocusHD: a remote video surveillance for iPad users
Press release [Tuesday 23 April 2013]
EverFocus is pleased to announce its MobileFocusHD remote video Surveillance application for iPad users. MobileFocusHD is now available for download from the Apple app store, and allows users to access all current EverFocus DVRs and IP Cameras on their iPad. The powerful and intuitive MobileFocusHD application offers multiple functions for you to remotely monitor multiple video streams and control PTZ cameras, providing you control over your surveillance system whenever and wherever.
Another application, MobileFocusHD Plus, is also available for iPad users. The MobileFocusHD Plus not only offers users to experience the features of MobileFocusHD, but also allows users to search video by time or event to play back recordings stored on DVRs. Currently, MobileFocusHD and MobileFocusHD Plus are designed for iPad and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store.
About EverFocus Electronics Corporation
EverFocus Electronics Corp. is a leading integrated security solution manufacturer. Our lineup includes of CCTV cameras, DVRs, HDcctv, IP surveillance solutions, access control systems, as well as surveillance and access control peripherals. EverFocus has offices globally, including the U.S.A (California & New York), Germany (Emmerich am Rhein), China (Beijing), Japan (Tokyo), India (Mumbai), Taiwan (Taipei) and the latest subsidiary EverFocus UK, located in London. For more information please visit http://www.everfocus.com/
MobileFocus HD is designed for iPad and can be downloaded from the iTinus App Store
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Beginning September 4, crews will be performing some maintenance repairs on a section of U.S. 183 in Rooks County.
The work zone is located just north of the U.S. 24 junction in Stockton. Local utility crews will be repairing a water line while KDOT crews help flag traffic within the work zone.
The northbound lanes will be closed and all traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction, utilizing the southbound lanes. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals. Delays should not exceed five minutes; but the public should plan their travels accordingly. The speed limit will be reduced through the construction zone. Please pay attention to the signs and workers within a construction zone and "Give 'Em A Brake!"
Weather permitting, the highway should be re-opened to normal traffic by September 24.
For questions concerning this project, please contact KDOT Area One Superintendent Rod Bencken at (785) 543-2163 or firstname.lastname@example.com; or KDOT Northwest Kansas Public Affairs Manager Kristen Brands at (785) 877-3315 or firstname.lastname@example.com in Norton.


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George arrives at Liberty Wharf
(Asda's fashion brand George opens first pilot franchise store in Jersey)
One of the United Kingdom's largest volume retailers will open in Liberty Wharf tomorrow (Thursday). George, Asda's clothing retailer specialise in quality, style and value in women's clothing, men's clothing, children's clothes, school uniforms, baby clothes and shoes. The store will be located within the Waterfront's Liberty Wharf shopping complex creating 25 new roles and taking up three of the largest remaining retail units.
Jersey's largest retailer, SandpiperCI, jointly announced with Asda earlier this year that they would be one of the first organisations in the world to run a pilot George franchise. The 6000 sq ft store will open in the historic ornate granite building at 10:00am tomorrow (Thursday).
SandpiperCI CEO, Tony O'Neill said: "This really is the right time to be opening a George store in Jersey, shoppers are looking for real value in the current economic climate. George's award-winning designs at customer-winning prices are going to be very popular with all Jersey consumers, particularly families with children."
Kevin Rusling, Director of George International comments: "We're thrilled to be opening our very first pilot franchise store in Jersey. Shoppers everywhere are looking for the highest quality at the most affordable prices and that's exactly what the new George store will be offering. Sandpiper is one of the most respected franchise partners in the world, we wish them every success with George."
The new store will open with a flurry of activity which will include guest appearances from: Peppa Pig, Sponge Bob, various performers and the amazing shop-floor human mannequins!
George will be open Monday to Saturday, 9am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm


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Fieldon Hawks
The Nebraska Signal
29 December 1999
Fieldon Thomas Hawks was born to Thomas A. Hawks and Carrie M. Wilken Hawks in Bruning, on April 19, 1915. He died at his home in Chandler, Arjz. on Dec.17, 1999 at the age of 84 years, 7.months and 28 days.
He was baptized and confirmed in the English Lutheran Church and was transferred by Confession of Faith to the Bruning Methodist Church in January of l925.
The first years of Fieldon's youth were spent on the Aden farm East of Bruning attending country school and helping with all the farming. In 1928, Tom and Carrie and Fieldon moved to Longmont, Colorado. Two years later they returned to Bruning where Fieldon completed high school.
Fieldon and Leona Johnson were united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1933 in Belleville, Kan. and then moved to a farm near Carleton where Howard and Joanne were born. In 1939, Fieldon packed the family and possessions into a 1928 Chevy and moved to Englewood, Colo. where he was employed at Gates Rubber Company. The family returned to Bruning in 1944 and later moved to the Hawks home place where Sharon and Tom were born. It was at this time that Fieldon, now known as Felix, became the pitcher for the local Bruning baseball team and for several different area teams for $1.00 an out.
In 195l, Fieldon obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his Piper Cub for several years. Fieldon became an Insurance Agent in 1961 and moved from the farm to town in 1966, where he pursued his insurance career full time. He worked for several insurance companies and then contracted with Continental General Insurance Company and became a Regional Manager.
In 1978, Fieldon and Leona began spending winters in Arizona and in 1980 purchased a mobile home and became official snowbirds hitting the golf courses full force. Fieldon loved sports immensely, especially his golf games and annual family hunting and fishing trips, until his health prevented him from participating. After several years of being unable to go fishing, Fieldon enjoyed "one more time" when he went with Tom, Chris and Jeff, flying to Lake McConaughey to go fishing over Labor Day Weekend of this year.
Fieldon and Leona were avid fans of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and had season tickets for many years attending all the home games until he was physically unable. Due to the building of the SkyBoxes at Memorial Stadium they were able to enjoy two more Nebraska home games together with other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Carrie; sister, Dorothy and husband Melvin Garrels and grandson, Chris Hawks.
He is survived by his wife Leona; son, Howard and wife Myrna of Omaha; daughters, JoAnne Lubben and husband Don of Bruning; daughter, Sharon Mulligan and husband Eldon of Mesa, Ariz.; son, Tom and wife HuLaine of Geneva; 14 grand-children, 20 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, four brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law, one aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the United Methodist Church in Bruning at 10:30a.m., Dec. 22, 1999, with Pastor Lila Bottolfsen officiating. Kathy Priefert accompanied the congregational singing of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and Eldon Mulligan who sang "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and Tamara Mulligan and Dawn Murphy who sang "The Lord's Prayer."
Casket bearers were Neal Hawks, Tim Hawks, Troy Hawks, Greg Lubben, Monte Lubben, Mitch Branting, Matt Branting, Jeff Hawks, James Tietjen, Jamie Veik, and Steve Murphy.
Interment was in the Bruning Public Cemetery with the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are directed to the Hawks Family.
The family of Fieldon Hawks wishes to express their deepest appreciation to all who helped in anyway to ease the pain of our sorrow. We wish to especially thank our friends in Arizona at Haciendo; Velde Rose Church for their care and compassion; those who came to help or bring food; those who telephoned, Sent cards, flowers and memorials; to Kathy Priefert for playing; Dawn, Tamera and Eldon for the uplifting vocal tributes; to Pastor Lila for her loving care and beautiful service; to the ladies who prepared and served the luncheon after the service; the men who helped at the church and the Opera House, to Farmer & Son for their loving concern, and anyone who paused for just a moment to remember us in prayer. Thank-you and God Bless you


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I was trying to come up with a witty title for this post and all I could come up with was a shout out to the TV show "Fantasy Island" from the 1970's. Viva Herve.
My apologies.
I am delivering a webcast tomorrow on Windows Vista Deployment if you are interested. If you are interested in some pre-reading, check out the Desktop Deployment site which is where the bulk of what is in the webcast can be found. The webcast specifics can be found on the Technet Site. One thing to note is the reference to the "ximage" utility. It is actually "imagex" and that is what you will see in my session. I will be doing slightly different demos than the videos so it would still be beneficial to grab them.
You might also want to grab the Vista Deployment Step-by-Step Guide. It goes into much greater detail about the deployment process than we will be able to go during the webcast.


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Panthers close season with win over Patriots, loss to Rangers in 8AA play
For the second year in a row, Crosby-Ironton rallied to eliminate the Park Rapids boys basketball team from the Section 8AA tournament.
The first round of the section tournament was a repeat from last year as the Panthers defeated Pequot Lakes 62-53 Thursday night at the Area High School gym.
The second round also proved to be a repeat from a year ago as Crosby-Ironton escaped Bemidji State University Saturday night with a 58-50 victory over the Panthers.
Park Rapids closed the season with a 16-11 record. The 16 wins are the most for the Panthers since going 17-9 during the 2006-07 season.
Panthers eliminate Patriots
The Panthers took advantage of opening the playoffs at home by eliminating the Patriots.
Pequot Lakes, the No. 5 seed in the north half, opened the game with a layup by CJ Borleis.
That would prove to be the only time the No. 4-seeded Panthers trailed.
A layup by Jordan McCollum off a steal by Rilee Johnson, a jumper by Tyler McCollum and a layup by Johnson gave the Panthers a 9-2 lead with 11:49 to play in the first half.
Two jumpers by Wyatt Derman, a jumper by Derek Porozinski and a three-point play by Bryce Brovitch provided an 18-9 advantage at the 5:41 mark.
A 3-pointer by Jordan McCollum, layups by Johnson and Jordan McCollum, and a jumper by Johnson gave the Panthers a 29-19 advantage at the half. Hunter Larson hit three 3-pointers to lead the Patriots in the first half.
A 3-pointer by Jack Kreitz and two layups by Borleis pulled Pequot Lakes to within 31-28 with 14:43 to play before two jumpers by Derman, two layups by Johnson, and layups by Jordan McCollum and Tyler McCollum extended the Panthers' advantage to 45-35 with 7:26 remaining.
A pair of 3-pointers by Larson and 3-pointers by Kreitz and Brett Peterson sparked a 14-6 run as the Patriots cut the gap to 51-49 with 4:03 left.
The Panthers responded by ending the game with an 11-4 run to seal the win. Johnson hit two free throws for a 54-49 lead with 3:04 to go, Jordan McCollum's layup with 1:37 left made it 57-50 and Johnson's layup with :48 showing provided a 61-53 advantage.
Larson hit six 3-pointers for 18 points while Borleis added 14 points as the Patriots ended the season with a 10-17 record.
Johnson led the Panthers with 18 points, five assists and three steals while Jordan McCollum added 15 points, six rebounds and four assists. Derman scored 11 points and had four assists, Tyler McCollum had six rebounds and Zach Jewison had seven rebounds as the Panthers defeated Pequot Lakes for the third time this season. Park Rapids, which eliminated the Patriots with a 60-57 win last season, defeated the Patriots 69-60 and 79-65 during the regular season.
"It was a great reward for the seniors this season to earn a home playoff game," said Park Rapids head coach Matt Brandt. "It was a way for the seniors to get one more game on their home floor. To get the win was even a more memorable moment. It allowed the guys to get one last win on their home floor. The crowd was huge and gave us great momentum."
PEQUOT LAKES: Davich 1 0-0 2, Kreitz 3 0-0 8, Peterson 1 1-2 4, Craig 1 0-2 3, Jacobson 1 0-1 2, Larson 6 0-0 18, Borleis 6 2-4 14, Johnson 0 2-2 2. Totals: 19 (FG), 5 for 11 (FT).
PARK RAPIDS: T. McCollum 2 0-2 4, Johnson 7 4-6 18, J. McCollum 5 4-7 15, Porozinski 2 0-0 4, Jewison 1 5-8 7, Derman 4 3-6 11, Hagan 0 0-0 0, Brovitch 1 1-1 3. Totals: 22 for 48 (FG), 17 for 30 (FT).
Halftime: Park Rapids 29, Pequot Lakes 19. Three-pointers: Kreitz 2, Peterson 1, Craig 1, Larson 6, J. McCollum 1. Team fouls: Pequot Lakes 21, Park Rapids 14. Fouled out: Kreitz. Rebounds: Park Rapids 30 (Jewison 7, T. McCollum 6, J. McCollum 6, Johnson 5, Brovitch 4, Derman 1, Porozinski 1). Assists: Park Rapids 17 (Johnson 5, Derman 4, J. McCollum 4, T. McCollum 1, Hagan 1, Brovitch 1, Jewison 1). Steals: Park Rapids 11 (Johnson 3, Derman 2, T. McCollum 2, Jewison 2, J. McCollum 1, Brovitch 1). Turnovers: Park Rapids 14.
Rangers end Panthers' season
The top-seeded Rangers had to rally late to eliminate Park Rapids from the playoffs.
Riley Jacobs scored 26 points, Will Goodwin scored 14 points and Daniel Hudrlik had 8 points and 10 rebounds to lead C-I, which rallied for a 54-50 win over the Panthers in last season's section tournament.
Tyler McCollum's 13 points and seven rebounds, Jordan McCollum's 13 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and four steals, and Johnson's 12 points and four steals led the Panthers.
The Rangers, who are rated No. 3 in the latest state Class AA poll with a 24-3 record, defeated Park Rapids by scores of 65-58 and 67-41 during the regular season. C-I has now won 15 games in a row.
"We played a great game against Crosby. The kids played very hard and left everything they had on the floor. It came down to hitting some shots and free throws and we just did not get them to fall," said Brandt. "Our defense was top notch and we gave them everything we had. Crosby is a good team and we knew going into the game we had nothing to lose. We knew we had a lot to prove that we could play with a team ranked high in the state. It felt like we had them where we wanted them, but could not close it out when we needed to."
PARK RAPIDS: Derman 1 0-1 2, T. McCollum 4 1-3 13, Johnson 6 0-0 12, J. McCollum 4 4-6 13, Porozinski 0 3-4 3, Brovitch 0 1-2 1, Jewison 2 2-2 6. Totals: 17 for 54 (FG), 11 for 18 (FT).
CROSBY-IRONTON: Jacobs 26, Goodwin 14, Hudrlik 8, Tesdahl 7, Larson 3.
Halftime: Crosby-Ironton 27, Park Rapids 17. Three-pointers: T. McCollum 4, J. McCollum 1. Rebounds: Park Rapids 25 (T. McCollum 7, J. McCollum 7, Jewison 6, Johnson 2, Porozinski 2, Derman 1). Assists: Park Rapids 8 (J. McCollum 7, T. McCollum 1). Steals: Park Rapids 11 (Johnson 4, J. McCollum 4, T. McCollum 2, Porozinski 1). Team fouls: Park Rapids 16. Turnovers: Park Rapids 9).


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STAGE TUBE: LES MIS' All-Star Oscar Performance!
Did the highlight of tonight's 85th Annual Academy Awards come just over halfway through the telecast? Undoubtedly.
The performance from the cast of LES MISERABLES began with Hugh Jackman taking the stage to sing the new original song 'Suddenly' from Tom Hooper's adaptation, where he was then joined by Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eddie Redmayne - as well as numerous members from the show's various productions - to perform the Act One Finale "One Day More", while Anne Hathaway sang a succinct section of "I Dreamed A Dream".
Can this happen every year? Check out the clip below!
For BroadwayWorld's live coverage of the 85th Annual Academy Awards, click here.
The Academy Awards for the outstanding film achievements of 2012 are being presented right now at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live on ABC. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies, series, and Broadway productions. Their feature films include The Bucket List, Footloose, Hairspray, and Chicago, which won six Academy Awards including one for "Best Picture." For television, they've produced films of "Steel Magnolias," "Life with Judy Garland," and "A Raisin in the Sun," among many others and the series "Smash" and "Drop Dead Diva." They recently returned to their roots in live theater by producing Broadway revivals of the Tony-winning "Promises, Promises" and the Tony-winning 50th Anniversary revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."


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Since striking gold with the sprawling, metaphor-filled love song Pompeii, Bastille have been pegged as the next big indie-pop crossover. But are they the real deal? After last night's gig at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, the answer is a resounding yes.
Bastille have always sounded like an arena rock band, and their new album Wild World ensures they'll never be playing small venues ever again. Stuffed full of epic pop anthems, it quashes any fears of fans that the band wouldn't be able to reach the heady heights of 'Pompeii' again, and confirms their status as one of the UK's most exciting musical exports.
Hailing from Leeds, England, the group signed with Virgin Records in 2010 and released their hit single "Pompeii" three years later, ahead of their debut album "Bad Blood". Bastille actually started out as a solo project by frontman Dan Smith, named after the French historic holiday, Bastille Day, which is also celebrated on his birthday. He initially expanded the project to include five additional band members but reduced this to make up the four-piece band Bastille are today. Catch them playing cuts from Wild World when they hit in Providence and Philadelphia!
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Lemon Juice and fruit browning
How does lemon juice prevent the browning of fruit?
I know that catecholase, an enzyme turns fruits and vegetables brown once they are peeled, and the product of this reaction, benzoquinine (this forms red and brown pigments on food) is supposedly highly sensitive to acids, such as lemon juice. Why is it sensitive though?
1,4-Benzoquinone is sensitive towards both strong mineral acids and alkali, which cause condensation and decomposition of the compound.
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i just thought of testing my site on safari browser for windows.
i went on apple website but cant find download button.
Can anyone see download safari button on this page
Safari is no longer being made for Windows.
so how do you test your website for MAC users
Jeesh, didn't know Apple had done that. I guess it makes sense, given its lack of usage.
Chrome tend to be pretty similar, but another option is to use some of the online browser testing services and options available.
yes, earlier it used to be there. I download it few months back but after formatting my system i lost it.
And today i thought that may i m not able to find the button.


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Enabling Java-based VoIP backend platforms through JVM performance tuning
Pages: 1, 2, 3
Before we discuss the obtained results we will first give an overview of the test setup used.
For benchmarking purposes SIPp is used. SIPp is a free Open Source test tool/traffic generator for the SIP protocol. It can generate SIP traffic and establish and release multiple calls. It can also read custom XML scenario files, describing anything from very simple to complex call flows. It includes a few basic SIPstone defined test setups. All tests in this article were performed using SIPp and the previously specified scenario.
All tests were performed using a dual Opteron 242 HP DL 145 with 2GB of memory for the proxy. The clients were run on AMD athlonXP 1600+ machines with everything interconnected in a 100Mb switched Ethernet network. All platforms were running Debian GNU/Linux with a 2.6 kernel. Sun's JDK 1.4.2 was used.
We can now provide an overview of the test results. The previous sections examined the internals of the Java Virtual Machine, how the memory is managed, and what garbage collection options currently are available. Furthermore we examined how these options can be tuned to optimize the behavior of the virtual machine and the garbage collector. We specifically focused on minimizing the pauses introduced by garbage collection as they may cause the setup of a SIP call to fail. We'll now see how this all fits together by running the tests against the BEA WebLogic SIP Servlet implementation.
The SIP Servlet container was submitted to a number of test runs that allowed us to evaluate the garbage collection tuning options. When setting up a SIP call using the scenario specified in Figure 1, the acknowledgment of the INVITE message should arrive within 50ms after sending it for 95 percent of the calls and it should arrive within 25ms for 50 percent of the calls.
Figure 8 shows the performance results of the SIP Servlet application server when no special tuning parameters were set, except for the maximum heap size. It clearly shows that the 95th percentile rises very quickly starting at 50 calls per second (caps). At this point multiple SIP messages start arriving concurrently which means some messages are first queued before they can be processed.
Figure 8. SIP Servlet results with default garbage collection
Another problem with this result is the low CPU usage. At the higher call rates the CPU-usage stays relatively low but some calls do time out, which of course is not desirable. Taking into account that 95 percent of the calls should be answered within 50ms, the server would only be able to handle 130 caps.
Figure 9 shows the results of a test run with the optimized low latency options from Table 1 and the pretenuring options. The first noticeable difference is the much slower increase of the 95th percentile. Although there still is an increased delay starting at 70 caps the increase is much less steep. As the average garbage collection pauses is much lower than that with the default options, the majority of the calls will not be delayed for too long. With the default garbage collection options pauses, up to 1 second could occur as opposed to less than 10ms for the optimized options.
Figure 9. SIP Servlet results with optimized garbage collection tuning
Secondly we notice the CPU usage is higher and reaches almost 100 percent at 250 caps. Starting at this call rate some calls do start to timeout. Fortunately we do get the better response times in return. Obviously the more advanced garbage collector algorithms require more system resources, but results in a much better job. The requirement for the 95th percentile is now met up to 240 caps, which is a significant increase compared to the 130 caps reached with the default garbage collector.
For completeness initial test runs with the minimal execution time optimization options from Table 2 were performed as well. The results of these tests did show an improvement over the default garbage collection regarding the obtained latency. However, using these options results in longer garbage collection pauses, which cause a relatively large number of calls to time out. At 150 caps approximately 10 percent of the calls did time out. The calls that did get processed were answered well within the requirements, but a loss rate of 10 percent is unacceptable for this type of application. Nevertheless, these options can be suitable for other types of applications with less stringent requirements or in cases where it is less important for every single call to be answered as soon as possible.
Java technologies such as SIP Servlet are currently available for telecom and IMS platform design, simplify the management and security enforcement, and allow for a smooth integration with existing systems. This article shows that performance problems caused by the garbage collector of the Java Virtual Machine can be solved by specifying two sets of tuning options that will improve the low latency behavior of the garbage collector or will minimize the total execution time.
As VoIP applications have very strict requirements when it comes to low latency and high throughput, a multimedia call setup was chosen as a real-world test case for the validation of the proposed optimizations. The evaluation results show that Java and SIP Servlet can meet the strict requirements of low latency telecom applications if appropriate tuning for the Java Virtual Machine is used.
Bruno Van Den Bossche is a Ph.D. student affiliated with the Department of Information Technology at Ghent University. His main research interests include scalable software architectures, distributed software and the automatic optimal distribution of software.
Filip De Turck is a part-time professor and a post-doctoral fellow of the F.W.O.-V., affiliated with the Department of Information Technology of the Ghent University.
Bart Dhoedt works in the Department of Information Technology at the University of Ghent. His research interests are software engineering and mobile & wireless communications.
Piet Demeester is a professor at the Ghent University where he is responsible for the research and education on communication networks.


text: I keep reading about how if you apply castor oil on your lashes at night that your lashes will eventually grow out thick and long. I tried it, it works! (Thanks Miss _Cherokee!) This got me thinking...Castor oil, if applied to the scalp, will probably promote growth of my hair long and thick, just like my lashes. Has anyone experienced castor oil on the scalp for growth? I'm beginning to like castor oil as a sealant better than coconut oil. Even though research suggest that coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft and is best for sealing in moisture. I wet my Natural 4b condensed thick hair with Oyin's Greg Juice and seal with castor oil. The results? Beautiful curly hair. I cant believe it!!!


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Photo gallery: Bishop does a Bee Gees tribute at Norwich carol concert
PUBLISHED: 15:06 24 December 2012
The Bishop of Lynn - who once appeared on Stars in Their Eyes - enthusiastically wished a Norwich carol service a merry Christmas when he sung them the Bee Gees song, Words.
He sang the number in front of more than 800 people this morning at St Peter Mancroft Church for the 25th annual carol service.
The service was organised with the Norwich Theatre Royal and its stars, seeing many faces from the current production of Aladdin singing Christmas classics.
Going to the Christmas service has become a family tradition for many, with some admitting they arrived an hour and a half early to get a decent seat in the church.
Trevor March, from Thorpe, said his family's annual visit to the church gets their Christmas off to a festive start.
He said: "There's a real family feel and it is really very special."
The Rev Canon Peter Noakes led the service with the Bishop of Lynn and both praised the strong links that the church has with the city and the theatre.
The Rev said: "This service brings people from across the county together.
"It's our way of thanking the theatre and celebrating with the people of Norwich."
Actors from Aladdin read and sang during the service, including Richard Gaunlett, who plays Widow Twankey, who read a tale about Father Christmas in the modern world.
And the Panto Babes, children from the Central School of Dancing and Performing Arts, sang a festive favourite in their red and white colour theme.
Alice Payne, a performer from the group, 11, said she has been singing since she was 7 and said her performance helped her get in to the Christmas spirit.
Norwich Theatre Royal chief executive Peter Wilson also read at the service, where he talked about the "beautiful" city of Norwich and county of Norfolk.
He said: "This is a celebration of being in Norwich and being a part of this special church."


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Please suggest the way to proceed with "OpenCL error: Couldn't build program from OpenCLKernels.cpp file (err=-11)."
What's err=-11?
It is followed by Intel OpenCL API funсtion return:
OpenCL info: -------------------BUILD-LOG---------------------
igdfcl64.dll succesfully completed build
igdfcl64.dll succesfully completed build
Error, line 6898: compile failed
OpenCL info: -------------------------------------------------
The source code contains around 600 lines only.
The screenshot of the compilation output is attached to this message.