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Git before 184.108.40.206, 1.9.x before 1.9.5, 2.0.x before 2.0.5, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, and 2.2.x before 2.2.1 on Windows and OS X; Mercurial before 3.2.3 on Windows and OS X; Apple Xcode before 6.2 beta 3; mine; libgit2; Egit; and JGit allow remote Git servers to execute arbitrary commands via a tree containing a crafted .git/config file with (1) an ignorable Unicode codepoint, (2) a git~1/config representation, or (3) mixed case that is improperly handled on a case-insensitive filesystem.
Git before 2.19.2 on Linux and UNIX executes commands from the current working directory (as if '.' were at the end of $PATH) in certain cases involving the run_command() API and run-command.c, because there was a dangerous change from execvp to execv during 2017.
In Git before 2.13.7, 2.14.x before 2.14.4, 2.15.x before 2.15.2, 2.16.x before 2.16.4, and 2.17.x before 2.17.1, remote code execution can occur. With a crafted .gitmodules file, a malicious project can execute an arbitrary script on a machine that runs "git clone --recurse-submodules" because submodule "names" are obtained from this file, and then appended to $GIT_DIR/modules, leading to directory traversal with "../" in a name. Finally, post-checkout hooks from a submodule are executed, bypassing the intended design in which hooks are not obtained from a remote server.
In Git before 2.13.7, 2.14.x before 2.14.4, 2.15.x before 2.15.2, 2.16.x before 2.16.4, and 2.17.x before 2.17.1, code to sanity-check pathnames on NTFS can result in reading out-of-bounds memory.
GIT version 2.15.1 and earlier contains a Input Validation Error vulnerability in Client that can result in problems including messing up terminal configuration to RCE. This attack appear to be exploitable via The user must interact with a malicious git server, (or have their traffic modified in a MITM attack).
Git through 2.14.2 mishandles layers of tree objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted repository, aka a Git bomb. This can also have an impact of disk consumption; however, an affected process typically would not survive its attempt to build the data structure in memory before writing to disk.
A malicious third-party can give a crafted "ssh://..." URL to an unsuspecting victim, and an attempt to visit the URL can result in any program that exists on the victim's machine being executed. Such a URL could be placed in the .gitmodules file of a malicious project, and an unsuspecting victim could be tricked into running "git clone --recurse-submodules" to trigger the vulnerability.
contrib/completion/git-prompt.sh in Git before 1.9.3 does not sanitize branch names in the PS1 variable, allowing a malicious repository to cause code execution.
Integer overflow in Git before 2.7.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long filename or (2) many nested trees, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.


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Solvar Jewelry Silver Claddagh Ring With Stones $59.95
Silver Claddagh Ring With Stones. This sterling silver Claddagh ring with green agate heart and cubic zirconia on the side would make a beautiful gift.
The story of the Claddagh goes back to the 1600's when the first ring was made in Claddagh on the edge of Galway City. By tradition it is taken to signify the wish that love and friendship should reign supreme. Two hands cradling a crowned heart: The Heart for Love, the Hands for Friendship, the Crown for Loyalty.
It is equally popular with men and women. Wear the ring on the right hand, the crown turned inward, the heart is open. Wear the ring on the right hand, the crown turned outward, love is being considered. Wear the ring on the left hand, the crown turned outward, two hearts are joined.
If you do not see your size don't hesitate to either call 651-222-5151 or email firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll be sure to see if we can order it for you.

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Green light for Bluetooth: Faster speed debuts
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group today launched Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Bluetooth, which permits speeds up to 2.1 Mbps?three times faster than the 721 kbps that current devices can manage?while maintaining backward compatibility. Simultaneously, chipmaker CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) announced silicon supporting the new data rate.
Your first question might be: Who needs faster Bluetooth? In introducing Bluetooth EDR today at the WiCon World show in Amsterdam, the Bluetooth SIG is arguing that the faster rates are becoming necessary. Users are now asking PCs to support higher numbers of Bluetooth peripherals simultaneously, including mice, keyboards, audio and telephony headsets, and mobile phones. Meanwhile, mobile users increasingly need to download large image files from their mobile-phone cameras. A 1-Mbyte image that takes 12 seconds to download over Bluetooth 1.2, the group points out, would take 4 seconds to download over Bluetooth EDR.
Moreover, the group emphasizes, Bluetooth EDR equates to a significant power-consumption advantage for mobile devices: Transferring a given amount of data in one-third as much time translates into a big reduction in battery-sucking radio activity.
Bluetooth EDR achieves the higher data rate by making a move from the GFSK (gaussian frequency shift keying) modulation used in Bluetooth 1.2 to PSK (phase shift keying). Existing Bluetooth devices will be able to work with EDR devices because the spec still uses GFSK for packet headers, uses the same process for link establishment, and sticks with the same packet timing and structure. In fact, the symbol-transmission rate of 1 megasymbol per second also remains unchanged. PSK simply allows each symbol in the packet payload to carry more bits.
CSR's BlueCore4, which supports Bluetooth EDR, is now sampling to the company's major customers and will be available in two variants. BlueCore4-External features external flash memory and targets applications such as PCs. BlueCore4-ROM, featuring a smaller footprint and embedded memory, targets phones, headsets, and other cost-sensitive, mobile applications. The external offering will be available in volume in September. The ROM version will begin sampling in Q3 and enter mass production in Q4. Prices will range from $3 to $6 in volume.
CSR and the Bluetooth SIG both expect that the higher data rate will make Bluetooth viable in new applications. For example, the SIG asserts that Bluetooth EDR will suffice for connecting speakers in 5.1-channel home-theater systems, will ferry print jobs to high-speed laser printers (Bluetooth 1.2 is pretty much limited to inkjets), and will find use in phones that fuse cordless and cellular connectivity.
Speaking of the latter, CSR also announced today that it has developed such a "converged" phone with help from IVT, a provider of Bluetooth software and products. The phone, which the companies are demonstrating at WiCon World, is a GSM model that becomes a Bluetooth cordless phone when it comes into range of a Bluetooth-equipped access point in a home or office. That access point, in turn, connects to a landline, thus reducing call cost. The phone can both initiate and receive fixed-line calls when it's operating within Bluetooth's circa-100-meter range from the access point. The current reference design relies on Bluetooth 1.2, but CSR hints that Bluetooth EDR would allow such phones to handle data transmissions along with phone calls.
In other Bluetooth news, Royal Philips Electronics announced "SiP" (system in a package) devices for Bluetooth and 802.11b that are intended to operate at the same time in small products. Because both wireless technologies use the same frequency space, they can have difficulty coexisting?especially in the cramped confines of a small, mobile product. Philips says its new devices contain both software and hardware tailored to allow both links to operate effectively at the same time.
The company also boasts that the devices offer high integration and low power consumption. Both products will begin sampling in July and enter mass production in Q4. In high volume, the 802.11 component will sell for less than $10 and the Bluetooth component for less than $4 (flash version) or $3 (ROM version).
And finally, two random data points from the WiCon World show: The Bluetooth SIG reports that Bluetooth shipments have now reached 2 million units per week worldwide. And more than 150 million units have shipped so far, the group adds.
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The software for iPhone 2.0.2 is now available through iTunes for you pesky iPhone owners who always want those silly bugs to be fixed. The 248MB update only contains "bug fixes," according to Apple, which is not much unlike iPhone 2.0.1.
If you're not already aware, you can update to this version by going into iTunes with your iPhone plugged in and clicking "Check for Updates" on the main iPhone screen. It should let you know that there's an update available and let you go from there. I'm updating as we speak—this download is a beast.
The last time we got a small update like this (which was only a couple of weeks ago), some users theorized that the "sticky keyboard" problem had been fixed, although others of us didn't quite agree. Of course, we all know that the sticky keyboard wasn't the only bug in this glorious new iPhone 2.0 world we live in, so we'll be holding our breath until we can confirm any changes. One thing I'm not holding my breath on, however, is a firmware fix for the nasty 3G problems people have been having. I would hope that Apple would reserve a fancy 2.1 label for that one.


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Sun Project M40A1
+ Highly upgradable to well over 500fps + Refined finishing with high quality stock + Easily takes a Harris bipod
- Hard to find - Stock spring is too weak for sniping - Sticky trigger mechanism - Sticky magazine BB feeding
An excellent investment for those serious about sniping, though we would highly advise upgrading for any practical use. The beautiful and refined finishing alone warrants owning one.
The M40A1, a derivative of the Remington Model 700 Series, is a true pioneer of modern sniper rifles. The dedicated sniper rifle of the US Marine Corps, the M40A1's life of service began in 1966 when the US Marine Corps ordered 700 for testing. The results were impressive but the wood stock proved to cause weather related problems; often shifting the barrel in its seat and causing other reliability issues. As such, the M40A1 was later upgraded with lightweight McMillan fiberglass stocks which were known for their ruggedness. The entire system was built by US Marine Corps armorers in Quantico, Virginia, USA. In the field, the M40A1 is known for its extreme levels of accuracy with a maximum listed effective range of 800 meters. The US Marine Corps have claimed even higher numbers in battle situations; up to 1000 meters. Muzzle velocity is listed at a whopping 2,547fps.
The M40A1 sniping rifle is a bolt operated, 5 round internal magazine-fed 7.62mm x 51 NATO weapon. The military issue version comes equipped with Unertyl lo-power fixed telescope with a mil-dot reticule pattern (actually civilians can only purchase replicas and cannot own the genuine version). The entire system weighs over 6Kg including the scope.
Sun Project of Japan has faithfully reproduced the M40A1 in a highly realistic package as shown in the pictures here. Made with a real wood stock and all metal barrel, Sun Project's M40A1 weighs a hefty 3000g, though it feels much heavier due to its very balanced weight distribution. The butt stock is made of high density rubber. The construction is top notch and the gun feels as solid as a baseball bat with no squeaks, jiggles, or flex whatsoever.
Details on the M40A1 are abound, like the original Remington markings inscribed on the left side of the receiver. Each handmade M40A1 is also serial numbered. Only several thousand of these beauties were ever made and Sun Project has recently discontinued production of the M40A1. The underside of the gun also sports a large metal plate that accommodates the grooved trigger and trigger guard. The only complaint we have is that the trigger action is not as smooth as we would have hoped due to a primitive trigger mechanism. The wood used for the stock is high quality with very nice grain patterns, and the all metal barrel's finishing is anodized, not painted, thus providing some level of scratch resistance. The M40A1 does not come with scope mounts or the scope, which are both purchased separately. Pictured here are scope mounts manufactured by Sun Project and a 4-12x40 riflescope by RedEagle.
Cocking the gun is a matter of pulling the light action bolt back all the way and pushing it forward to chamber the next round (26 in total). The safety is located rearward of the bolt lever and rocks back and forth, where the former deactivates the trigger. One annoying occurrence is that cocking the bolt in a frenzy during the heat of the moment often brushes the smooth operating safety back as well; a situation remedied by some deliberate practice to specifically avoid this. Once the magazine is empty, the bolt is not allowed all the way forward thanks to the stopper stem on the magazine which sticks up and prevents the nozzle from being chambered - a sign that it's time to reload. The magazine itself is a removable all-metal entity that we found not all that reliable in feeding BBs when fully loaded with 26 BBs; our experimentation found 15 to be optimal.
Stock, the gun relies on spring power capable of shooting at 1.7joules; 385fps using a 0.25g BB and 430fps using a 0.2g BB. This is significantly more power than stock electric weapons and makes this a realistic sniper weapon in the realm of airsoft. The high-precision barrel possesses a non-adjustable hop-up and to maximize power, the inner barrel extends out to within 5mm of the outer barrel's tip (see picture above). 0.3g BBs are the recommended weight to counter the fixed hop-up. Firing the M40A1 emits a loud "twang"; something that really took away from the experience despite the 1.7joules of power that it represented. Upgrade options include a 200% spring set with steel cocking tube promising close to 470fps, or a gas system conversion that provides even more mind blowing power.
In deciding to upgrade our M40A1, we considered the fact that the 200% spring would stiffen the cocking action and therefore opted for the more high-end gas conversion.
For those of you with sharp eyes, you may already have noticed the valve stem located on the right side of the bolt. The gas conversion system replaces the entire spring and bolt assembly and installs a gas chamber within the bolt itself. The trigger assembly itself is also modified with a hammer system that allows the release of gas upon trigger pull. Following the conversion, the bolt travel is much shorter as you can see in these photos - the travel is quite short, smooth and light (since there is no spring to work against). Unlike in stock form where you needed your entire right arm to cock the gun, you can now pull the lever back with two fingers and push it back forward with your thumb - in one quick motion.
Stock with the spring mechanism, the bolt can be pulled back twice as far. The gas conversion retains the stock cocking lever and replaces the metal alloy cylinder with an aluminum model. Another flaw we noticed is that the hammer is extremely sensitive and misfires can occur if you push the bolt forward too hard. Again, practice makes perfect.
In it's unmodified form, the gas conversion system takes HFC134a gas to output approximately the 430fps (no power increase from the spring mechanism). Through custom modifications and professional porting work, the system can accommodate HFC22 or even Red Gas. Our particular M40A1 was tuned as such and each shot generates enough gas to form a bulb of cloud just beyond the muzzle; enough to blind our sights for a split second as we're peering through the RedEagle scope. The report has also been converted into a nice "Pock", which coupled with the gas effect produces quite a nice experience.
Despite the benefits of this conversion, the gas chamber is relatively small and we are only able to get approximately 7 shots from each full charge of gas. Tuning the gun to get more shots per charge is possible but there is a power tradeoff. But then again - the real steel version only has a 5 round capacity.
On the field, the performance is quite astounding with bulls eye accuracy at 80feet. Accuracy degrades to 2 inch groupings at 120 feet and 8 inch groupings at 160 feet. Anything beyond that and it becomes challenging to nail a piece of A3 size paper, though still very possible to hit a man-size target. Having said this, the BB still hit our cardboard target with enough force at this distance to penetrate it with a clean "pop:. All our tests were conducted with 0.43g BBs and Red Gas. Hearing a BB whiz by is quite unnerving as the high velocity generates a high pitched buzz and the BB cuts through the air.
So how much power does all mean? The conversion means that even 0.43g BBs can be used and with Red Gas, the result to the right is easily achievable in one clean shot from 1 a distance of 0.5 meters. We leave it to your assessment of how tough an HFC22 canister is.
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General education requirements, online catalogs, and articulation resources for the 10 UC campuses. For detailed campus articulation agreements, go to the ASSIST website.
- UC Transfer Courses - Direct Link to CCSF courses that transfer for elective credit at UC campuses.
- IGETC Worksheet - Printable list of CCSF Courses that meet IGETC-approved general education rqmt. for both CSU & UC.
- IGETC on ASSIST - Official record of approved IGETC courses. Includes effective dates.
- Catalogs - Links to all UC campus catalogs.
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Generic Name: hyaluronidase (injectable) (HYE al ure ON i dase)Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase
What is hyaluronidase?
Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein.
Hyaluronidase is used as an aid in helping your body absorb other injected medications.
Hyaluronidase is also used to help contrast dyes in your body show more clearly on certain types of x-rays or scans.
Hyaluronidase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about hyaluronidase?
Your doctor may perform a skin test to see if you are allergic to hyaluronidase before you receive the medication.
Before receiving hyaluronidase, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: furosemide (Lasix)- phenytoin (Dilantin)- a sedative or anxiety medication (such as Valium, Xanax, Tranxene)- aspirin or salicylates- cortisone or ACTH (Corticotropin)- estrogens- or an antihistamine (such as a cold or allergy medicine).
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving hyaluronidase?You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to it.
Your doctor may perform a skin test to see if you are allergic to hyaluronidase before you receive the medication.FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether hyaluronidase will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether hyaluronidase passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I use hyaluronidase?
This medication is injected under the skin.
A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your hyaluronidase injection.
What happens if I overdose?Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while receiving hyaluronidase?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Hyaluronidase side effectsGet emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives- difficulty breathing- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include pain, itching, redness, or swelling where the medication was injected.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect hyaluronidase?
Before receiving hyaluronidase, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
furosemide (Lasix)-
phenytoin (Dilantin)-
a sedative or anxiety medication (such as Valium, Xanax, Tranxene)-
aspirin or salicylates-
cortisone or ACTH (Corticotropin)-
estrogens- or
an antihistamine (such as a cold or allergy medicine).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with hyaluronidase. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about hyaluronidase injection.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Cellstorm is a software system that allows a rapid visualization of genes and subcellular networks. Given a set of genes, expression levels, structural hierarchy and network's data, Cellstorm displays the networks at any level of the hierarchy and provides a set of user options such as zooming, network selection and list filtering.
Although Cellstorm is mainly aimed at biological applications, it can be used in any field that needs to display networks. Cellstorm achieves this by avoiding application-specific assumptions.


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It has been the case in ICC hosted tournaments since 2002.Originally Posted by JASON
It has been the case in ICC hosted tournaments since 2002.Originally Posted by JASON
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Thanks Mate . LHC and Pasag are obviously suspect on this forum...Originally Posted by Matt79
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Do you want me to tell you who will win the CT ?
I actually thought Haroon had disappeared - hadn't seen him for ages, until the Akhtar Asif thing blew up...Originally Posted by pasag
GOOD OLD COLLINGWOOD - PREMIERS IN 2010Originally Posted by Irfan
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iam here budy. i come regulary here. u guys are exprets in every topic that u guys make here. there is no room for me to comment on any thing here lol.Originally Posted by Matt79
my knowldge of cricket is limited and i always try not to be baise also but some how sometimes i sound baise to u people.
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I'm not sure how regularly they drug test players but yeah, It should be done fairly frequently.
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Alignment Rockford: Building a System of Change
Alignment Rockford's strategy for success is built on the following elements.
Alignment Rockford envisions all students graduating from high school with marketable employment skills or enrolling in post-secondary education. They are eager to live, work, learn, create, and play in the Rockford Region as contributing adults.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay's running game has slowed down during a two-game losing streak, and the Buccaneers know they need to get rookie Doug Martin going again to remain in playoff contention.
Nevertheless, coach Greg Schiano said Monday he's not overly concerned that Atlanta and Denver were able to contain the budding young star, who's third in the NFL in rushing and second in total yards from scrimmage despite not finding much room to run lately.
Schiano said Martin appeared to be on his way to a nice day against the Broncos before Peyton Manning threw a couple of touchdown passes and Von Miller returned an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter to force Tampa Bay (6-6) to become one-dimensional on offense during a 31-23 loss on Sunday.
``He had 48 yards at the half. ... Usually if the game remains close, those runs only get more - they don't get less - as you wear people down,'' Schiano said. ``I thought he was right on stride to have a really good production day, but then we got behind by three scores. ... So you take away, really, the prime real estate for rushing the football, and that's the fourth quarter when people are worn out.''
Martin carried three times for 8 yards after halftime, finishing with 56 yards on 18 attempts. The Falcons limited him to 50 yards on 21 attempts - a season-low 2.4 yards per carry - in a 24-23 Atlanta victory two weeks ago.
``Overall, I thought Doug ran the ball well. And if we had been able to continue to do that ... I think we would have had a good day,'' Schiano said. ``So, I think we'll be fine there.''
With Martin bursting onto the scene with a 251-yard, four-touchdown rushing effort against Oakland on Nov. 4, the Bucs averaged 171 yards rushing per game during a four-week stretch in which they turned their season around following a 1-3 start.
Now, they've rushed for fewer than 100 yards in three of the past four games.
Tampa Bay led 10-7 at halftime Sunday. But after throwing a first-quarter TD pass to Dallas Clark, Josh Freeman couldn't get the Bucs into the end zone again until late in the fourth quarter.
``It's just when you are behind, your whole game plan turns one-dimensional,'' said receiver Mike Williams, who caught Freeman's second TD. ``We know we are a two-dimensional team. We know Doug is a valuable part of our offense. When we are behind like that and we turn ... one-dimensional, it's going to be hard.''
Only Adrian Peterson (1,446) and Marshawn Lynch (1,138) have rushed for more yards this season than Martin, who's closing in on Tampa Bay's rookie record with 1,106 yards. He's second behind Peterson (1,641) with 1,480 total yards from scrimmage.
Martin, who's also closing in on Warrick Dunn's Bucs rookie record for yards from scrimmage, is confident the team will be able to get the running game back on track.
The rookie attributed his 3.1 yards per carry average Sunday to the Denver defense playing up to its billing as one of the league's best.
He also felt the Bucs showed something by finding a way to get 13 fourth-quarter points and make the score respectable at the end.
``That's the thing about us, we got a lot of fighters on the team. We have a lot of competitors that want to win and will give it their all to win the game,'' Martin after the game. ``That's something that I personally appreciate about this team, that we have a lot of fighters and competitors.''
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Liberty Fabrics
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Liberty Fabrics' English Creatives collection for Spring/Summer 2019 draws inspiration from seven eclectic home-grown muses, spanning across a range of creative genres and historical periods. From a decadent prince regent to a pioneering botanist, an aristocratic poet and gardener, a carefree '60s musician, a contemporary artist, an activist-slash-actress and a beloved children's author, our diverse collection of muses each reflect the adventurous and disruptive spirit of Liberty.
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- Fabric Type: Tana Lawn Cotton
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Originally Posted by Wes Tender
Tame, tick, FtF, tick, Timmy, tick, you, tick.
Put me on ignore. Go on, you know you want to.
Put you on ignore??? Deprive ourselves of the joy of your rambling, dull, amusingly partisan threads ??? Its always worth knowing the views of the unthinking, obedient Tory puppies ???
That is not very likely.
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[QUOTE=hypochondriac;2576157][QUOTE=Fabrice29;2576155]Do we know he was willing to take a pay cut? For someone tbat was willing to come here and if he was willing to take a pay cut, to end up at Everton because they have matched his wages says alot about him more than us.
Thats if its actually done btw. Which we don't know either.[/QUOTE]To be fair, if they are offering maybe 50k more than us a week, then you can't really blame the lad.[/QUOTE]
No you can't really which
[QUOTE=Toadhall Saint;2535744][QUOTE=Heisenberg;2535730]From - 10 (league 1) to top 10 (premier league) the fact an Italian banker with ZERO football experience was able to achieve more in 4 years than Les has in 50 will probably always rile old Les.
Shows quite how hard this job is.... An Italian banker just waltzing in from nowhere and smashing it[/QUOTE]
I'd wager he did it with les rather than without.[/QUOTE]
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Same onion sack problem as last season then.


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President Obama on Monday issued a federal disaster declaration for 13 Arkansas counties, including Crawford County, affected by a severe winter storm on Dec. 5 and 6.
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The declaration makes federal funding available to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the storm.
Federal funding also is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide, according to a White House news release.
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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The South African athlete who made history as the first double amputee to run in the Olympics has been charged with murder. Police arrested Oscar Pistorius (pihs-TOHR'-ee-uhs) after his girlfriend was shot to death inside his home in Pretoria. South African media have speculated that Pistorius may have mistaken Reeva Steenkamp for an intruder, but police say those reports aren't coming from them. They say there have been previous incidents and "allegations of a domestic nature" at Pistorius' home.


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I eat up places-rated lists. Even though I disagree with nearly all of them. Even though they overlook or devalue the places I like best.
I eat up places-rated lists.
Even though I disagree with nearly all of them. Even though they overlook or devalue the places I like best.
But every so often an exception appears. Budget Travel Magazine has been running an America's Coolest Small Towns list for seven years and is asking people to vote online from a list of 15 coolest small places culled from 924 towns nominated by readers. Imagine my surprise at seeing Flagler Beach make the cut. Flagler Beach!
The only Florida town on the list this year; no Florida small town made the list last year.
Now, "cool" is a pretty elastic adjective. It can mean a lot of things.
If you're using it as a synonym for hip and happening, well, I love Flagler Beach but know better than to attempt that argument. But if you mean someplace with a distinct personality, a little flair, it's own style and pace, well yes, Flagler Beach demands a spot.
And Flagler Beach should have a built-in advantage in the reader survey: It's the only town on the list with "beach" in its name.
Which is the key to the Flagler Beach personality.
The place embraces its beach-town character, from the pier in the center of town to its low-slung skyline (height limit: 35 feet). You see it in the mom-and-pop restaurants where dogs can lounge outside. In the eastward facing, open-air bars painted sherbet colors. In the little surf shops, pizza counters and coffeehouses that line State Road A1A. And especially in the way you can see and feel the beach everywhere in town.
And this last thing is the key to Flagler Beach keeping the beach-town vibe that places like Daytona Beach have somehow lost.
There is no condo curtain here. No wall of motels, mini-mansions with zero-lot-lines and fences between State Road A1A and the ocean. Look out the window of your car, ride your bike, look out from a restaurant across the street and you see an oceanscape. Fewer and fewer places in Florida can make that claim.
And for this, we may thank nameless road surveyors who in 1927 hammered stakes in the ground for Oceanshore Boulevard/A1A. They made Flagler Beach what it is today.
It sat on a high spot atop a dune line, but not so far in that anyone could build to the east. And now chunks of the road occasionally fall into the ocean. Definitely a problem, I'll admit. But really, this is the one big thing that makes the town what it is.
And the center of town, physically and spiritually, is the Flagler Pier.
When Flagler Beach was an even smaller town, it was sometimes described as a pier with a town sticking out from it, rather than the other way around.
The town's city seal is a picture of the pier beneath a line of pelicans. (At least I think they're pelicans, they usually look more like little V's.) And the pier's roof shouts the town's name to A1A traffic in big, white plywood letters that were only a little crooked the last time they were repaired.
And hey, Budget Travel writers, you want small-town charm? Look at that new chalkboard at the base of the pier. People leave messages ("Amber was here!"), play tic-tac-toe, draw initials in hearts, make recommendations for the newly opened restaurant there ("Shrimp & grits – yumi! Ginny") and lean unlocked bicycles there.
Note: Unlocked beach bikes lying around are always a sign of a cool small town.
Surfers, too. No, not in the restaurant, look for them hanging out beneath the pier. A small town is always made cooler by the presence of surfers. They bestow cool on a place.
More proof, Budget Travel readers!
And the competition? Don't make me laugh.
Camden, Maine, where Tuesday's high temperature was 32 degrees.
Put-in-Bay, Ohio, which appears to be a theme park where just a couple hundred people live full time.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.? Here's the announcement at the top of Shepherdstown's website Tuesday: "The Water Department would like to request that customers refrain from removing/opening the covers to their water meters at all times and especially during the cold weather. Opening the water meter covers during the cold weather will most likely cause the water meter to freeze." Is this a place you'd go on purpose?
Le Claire, Iowa? What would you do after you've seen the Buffalo Bill Museum?
Anything other than Flagler Beach clearly would be a travesty.
You can vote for Flagler Beach on the magazine's America's Coolest Small Towns website, www.budgettravel.com/contest/americas-coolest-small-towns-2013%2C14/ until Feb. 15.
Unless, of course, you fear a lot of tourists would spoil things, crowd the pier's fishing space and make the wait time for beer at the Golden Lion intolerable. Then you should send the magazine's readers to the Land of the Frozen Water Meters.
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Baltimore's new chief technology officer is looking for ways to cut waste, update infrastructure and engage the community.
Baltimore is refocusing its IT efforts after the hire of Chief Technology Officer Chris Tonjes. Tonjes was named as a replacement to Rico Singleton, who resigned in Feb. 2012 amid accusations of ethics violations. Among Tonjes' focus areas are upgrades to broadband availability and increased civic engagement.
Tonjes joined Baltimore following his service as CIO for the District of Columbia Public Library, where he oversaw the creation of the library's first mobile application, broadband expansion for library branches, and an initiative to offer computer education classes to low-income residents. Bridging the digital divide is also a key priority in Tonjes' new role, he said, and his office will eventually announce concrete plans focused on making progress toward that goal.
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Tonjes' office plans to secure and enhance the city's 800 MHz radio system and expand the city's fiber network with about 25 miles of fiber, he said. "I have been working on improving on a lot of our infrastructure to modernize it and make it much more reliable and I've also been working on our 911 and 311 call center to be more productive and provide a higher level of service to citizens and ... city agencies and public safety agencies," he explained.
The city will also focus on innovative changes that enable a higher level of civic engagement in the near future, with an announcement coming in the first quarter of 2013. "Historically, we've spent quite a bit of our time here being focused on operational things, managing the city's infrastructure, and doing some level of application support," he said. "Engagement with the community isn't something we've spent a whole lot of time on, so it's a new mission for us."
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\015 I bought a Canon A75 a couple weeks ago and yesterday I was taking some pics from time to time, shutting it off in between, and when I went to turn it on again to take some more pics, it would not turn on. I also noticed that the lens was not fully retracted and the lens cover was open. I've tried everything I can think of...new batteries, remving the flash card, etc. and it still won't turn on. When I press the on/off button in 'record' mode, the lens moves in or out slightly but that's it.\015\012\015\012Any ideas or suggestions before I send it to Canon for warranty repair?\015\012\015\012Thanks.\015
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Union stands up to bigotry
As a staunch supporter of the Staff Union at UVA, SUUVA, I would like to comment on its controversial November 21 picket against racism at the university, about which you wrote in your December 4 issue [News: "Mouth watch: N-word sparks UVA outcry"].
On November 10, the hospital's director of patient transportation held a staff meeting and in the course of mentioning the Washington Redskins, referred to a team hypothetically called "the Niggers."
Believing that the allegation of a casual racial slur was credible and serious enough to warrant investigation, SUUVA President Jan Cornell immediately wrote to several high-level administrators, including Leonard Sandridge and Ed Howell, CEO of the hospital. Sandridge wrote back the next day promising to look into it.
Eight days later, on November 19, Howell emailed to confirm the incident but suggested that SUUVA had taken the remark out of context. Is there ever an appropriate context for a racial slur?
Frustrated at what appeared to be a lackadaisical response from the UVA administration, SUUVA planned its picket for the December 21. On that day and not a moment earlier, Casteen released his own report– not to SUUVA, but to the Cavalier Daily– asserting that the supervisor had actually been objecting to the term "Redskin," likening it to the equally objectionable term "Nigger." Why did it take eleven days for this story to emerge?
Casteen's report nevertheless gave many of us pause. I, for one, would strongly defend remarks made along the lines that he described, and decided not to attend the picket.
Despite disagreement about exactly what occurred and what it meant, one thing is clear. Employees simply do not trust the administration's willingness to address racial issues in the workplace promptly and forthrightly. Staff turn, instead, to SUUVA because they know SUUVA will respond quickly to allegations of racism– alerting the administration and, if no response is forthcoming, taking its concerns to the street.
Make no mistake about it, racism persists at UVA, not least in the continued relegation of African-American workers to the lowest paying jobs. In Patient Transportation, for example, all of the managers are white, while 90 percent of the lower-level staff are black.
Given this, the full recognition of SUUVA by the administration is both crucial and long overdue. SUUVA gives workers the only voice they have to speak out against workplace injustice. Jan Cornell and the organization she heads stand for opposition to bigotry of all kinds and for the right of every university worker to be treated with respect.
Susan Fraiman
Professor of English, UVA


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My WorldCon Schedule
My Twitter feed indicates that posting WorldCon schedules is très chic at the moment. Ever passionate about maintaining lock-step with industry expectations, I present my own schedule for your amusement:
8:30 PM, August 29 (Thursday): Ghost-walking Tour of San Antonio – Really, is this much of a surprise? I wrote two books about paranormal things in the Old West. It would be terribly out-of-character for me to miss the opportunity to learn more about the history and hauntings of classic Old West locales.
7:00 PM, August 31 (Saturday): Drinks with Authors – I like drinks. I am an author. Much like the ghost tour, this one seemed pretty natural.
As far as formal events go, that's it. I plan to spend some time around the Angry Robot table, so you might catch me there if you've a mind to. Sightings may also occur at panels and/or readings featuring other AR authors. Why did I not volunteer for any panels, readings, or signings myself? Well, I aim to relax on this trip. See friends, get drunk, eat notable amounts of steak and Tex/Mex. I'm still attending in my capacity as an author, but as a very lazy one.
Also, I will have calculus homework to do.
Full DCC Schedule
While all of the elite publish-y people are nobhobbing each other with martinis and beards at BEA, I will be holding forth in the Mile-High City at Denver Comic Con. Yes, this has been previously addressed, but now I have the full and complete outline of my time:
-The Weird Wild West (hosted by Denver Public Library): 3:00 – 3:50 PM; Room 105
-Steam and Gears: 5:00 – 5:50 PM; Room 107
-Mash-ups and Genres: 3:00 – 3:50 PM; Room 102
-Horror and Dark Fiction: 7:00 – 7:50 PM; Room 102
If you're at the con and haven't made plans for those days and times, please drop in so you can watch me sit at a table and mumble. Hope to see you there!
Brief Update
The four Alden children have failed me yet again. Their worthless husks notwithstanding, I return once again for a long overdue update. It will not be lengthy, alas, but surely you've come to expect this by now.
Anyway, the biggest update is that I will be appearing on a Weird West panel at Denver Comic Con this coming Friday (May 31) at 3:00. One of the first panels at the con, which probably means we won't have a huge audience, but it frees me up to follow George Takei around and perhaps bear witness to the coming of The Shat. Besides, I'd rather not have an audience of thousands for my first panel; the experience will be intimidating enough without half of fandom staring at my stupid face. Many thanks to the folks at the Denver Public Library for offering me the chance to participate!
So yeah, that's the big news. I've also booked my flight out to WorldCon in San Antonio this August, so hopefully I'll see some of you there. Perhaps we will achieve a special sort of oneness as we all melt into a collective puddle under the Texan summer sun. Lastly, I'm hoping to blog with greater frequency now that the semester has ended. I wasn't in school this time, but there was enough going on at work to drain me of all non-essential life force. My ice-beam-and-missile combo has sent it packing, though, so you might just see more of me in the near future.
Perhaps I Should Take Days Like This Off
There's something decidedly unromantic about experiencing personal milestones from inside a cluttered university office. Student emails and visiting faculty itineraries have a nasty habit of interrupting the lovely messages from friends about the release of my second novel. The big revelry planned for the day She Returns From War hits bookstore shelves both physical and virtual is to have pizza for lunch instead of my usual ham sandwich.
Granted, celebrating a release day at home in my underwear probably wouldn't be all that romantic, either. There will be an official release party in the near future, but I learned from The Dead of Winter's release to avoid scheduling such things in the middle of the week. Midweek parties have limited available drinking time.
So what are my thoughts on this, the day of my second book's release? Decidedly different than those of October 30, 2012. I feel like I've been traveling through a long, dark tunnel since that day. Some of this tunnel was undoubtedly carved from the cold, uncaring granite of the depression I discussed awhile back, and another stretch was fashioned from the frenetic pace of the past three months. Thus, where The Dead of Winter's release was greeted with the exhalation of a long-held breath, She Returns From War feels more akin to getting a surprise visit from an old friend.
Social oaf that I am, unexpected visits are usually greeted with emotions bearing little resemblance to enthusiasm, but Cora and Victoria showing up on my doorstep merited an exception. Cora's not exactly one to be refused, anyway, and it was a brief visit. After getting into my rum and berating me for not being man enough to own a gun, she stormed out with the bewildered Englishwoman in tow. Her destination was a mystery at first, but I now conclude that they must have made their way to Toronto. Why Toronto, you ask? To that I have no answer, but they seem to have left an impression at The World's Biggest Bookstore:
My chuffery (or is it chuffedness?) swelled to near bursting when I saw the above. Being a featured author in a famous bookstore thousands of miles away is something I didn't anticipate ever happening to me. I also completed an interview with them, which you can see in the picture (it's the two pages on either side of the books). The interview will go live on the Internet tomorrow for your enjoyment. Many thanks to Jessica and company for setting all of this up!
So, while this release event wasn't quite as much of a hullabaloo as the first, it will still remain an marked occasion. From here, however, the path ahead is unclear.
The Mystery of the Vanishing Author
I quit reading the exploits of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny somewhere between #20 and #30 in the series. Wikipedia tells me there are over 100 titles now, which makes me very curious in a lazy sort of way. I honestly can't imagine the most placid of authors getting that far in the series without kicking the shit out of Benny at least once. Maybe that's why the series has multiple contributors. Anyway, even with so many new mysteries to their name, I doubt the four intrepid Alden children would have found much meat in solving what happened to an author who quit posting on his blog the very same day his first book launched.
This is somewhat disappointing, especially when you consider that Violet was my first book crush. Alas, such young love often goes unrequited, and we push onward. Still, I will take this opportunity to be childishly vindictive and spoil the mystery just so no future royalties can be made at my expense.
Where was I these past two months? The answer, dear reader, is quite simple: I stepped out into the author superhighway and got creamed by a truck. A truck carrying a locomotive made entirely out of unhappy thoughts.
Depression is something I've fought my whole life. The intensity fluctuates dramatically and without warning, but rarely has it hit so hard and stayed so long. Most of my energy and willpower was reassigned to maintaining status quo at the day job and helping Tori with her post-graduation job hunt, leaving precious little for anything other than the basest of activities (in my case, Skyrim). Until I discover the secret of using liquor as a catalyst to convert a tsunami of depression into a literary masterpiece, I don't have much choice but to ride out the wave and hope the damage isn't too bad.
I'm hoping the worst of it is behind me for now so I can get back to actually doing things. Barring that, I could do worse than splitting my time between Tamriel and Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny. Yes, my means of self-medication are pretty lame.
Launch Day – 7:45AM
Every now and again, Pandora's selection algorithm gives perfect voice to the screaming inside my head. It's rare, but much like an alien abduction during a solar eclipse, it can and does happen. I suppose it's only appropriate that it happened today of all days.
I've been stewing about today for months. Ever since I got word from Angry Robot that my debut novel would hit the (North American) streets on this date, it has been fixed in my mind as a Rubicon of authorly fate. Once today rolled around, everything would be different. My life as an unpublished novelist would be over. Now that today is here, I can go into a bookstore, point to Chris McGrath's cover art, and claim the words behind it as mine. People might even pay money to read those words, and some of that money might find its way to me. Citizens of the United States or Canada can pick up that book and read it. Those words–my words–may have an impact on them, whether that impact be amusement, sadness, anger, distaste, fear, or just plain entertainment. Not everyone will like it. Not everyone has. Some people will love it. My novel's exposure is now only limited by language barrier; anyone who can read English may come across it, read it, and form an opinion.
I'm not really sure how I feel about that.
Prevalent wisdom says fuck that noise. I should just write what I want to write, and to hell with what anyone else thinks. To a large extent, I've already done that. Weird Westerns aren't exactly a guaranteed hit, but they're what I wanted to write. I don't regret a single moment spent writing The Dead of Winter or She Returns From War. Sure, they aren't perfect, but I'm damn proud of them. That feeling of accomplishment, of having reached a milestone in life that few attain, is impervious; nothing anyone says can mar that. No matter what else happens in my life, no matter where I find myself doing, no matter how much I hate it, I still got a fucking book published.
On the other hand, I got a fucking book published. That means that anyone at all can judge its merits using whatever standard they see fit. They are free to loathe everything I've accomplished and possibly my existence for bringing my books into the world in the first place. That kind of exposure leaves me feeling, well, exposed. I've lived on the Internet long enough to understand the tendency of people to be shitheads, but now I'm a possible target for that shitheadery. Despite my cool affectation, I'm as human as anybody else. If my books receive overwhelmingly negative responses, I'm not sure how that will impact me. That uncertainty lends a good deal of apprehension to today's celebratory mood. Then again, so did the giant wolf spider that watched me shower this morning.
All that to say, I found it extremely appropriate that Pandora chose to open my work day with Nightwish's Ghost Love Score followed by The Black Mages performing Seymour's fight theme. The two songs played back-to-back made for a nice auditory expression of the various emotions vying for control of my thoughts.
If you're interested in contributing to my visceral maelstrom, you may do so by picking up a copy of The Dead of Winter straight from the source and passing your own judgment.
Seasonal Recommendations
Today, I will be making some recommendations for entertainment. In keeping with the spirit of the local deciduous flora, these recommendations will focus on the temporary nature of all known life and the hideous deaths that await us all at the end. Suggested consumption of these various titles includes occasions of depression, hopelessness, and Hallowe'en parties. Also, despite the various media represented on this list, I expect full participation.
R-Point: Classic Korean horror set during the Vietnam War, this movie has fantastic atmospherics and an interesting take on the "vengeful ghost" trope. While there is a long-haired girl in a white dress, she isn't the only confused, eerie presence to haunt the Korean soldiers deployed to the titular location. Such things must be expected from a mournful bog that collects the souls of the dead like raindrops.
A Tale of Two Sisters: Yes, Korea has put out some absolutely top-notch horror films in its time. This one delves deep into the confusion and paranoia of psychosis with singularly-disturbing visuals and a fevered pallor. In the years since my first viewing, it still remains among my top horror films of all time.
The Eye: You probably remember seeing ads for the American remake of this one with Jessica Alba. While decent, the original film by the Pang brothers outshines its progeny. In what some may call a Chinese take on The Sixth Sense, the protagonist learns that not all of the people she sees are there in the strictest sense. Free of Shyamalan's pathological need for a twist, however, this film focuses on the absolutely terrifying aspects of such an ability.
Rule of Rose (PS2): A true masterpiece of psychological exploration. Sure, Silent Hill 2 had dead-wife-something-something-dong-headed-guy-raping-mannequins going for it, but Rule of Rose braves the fear, cruelty, and jealousy of childhood while making you battle fish-headed orphans and vomit-spewing mermaids. Also, it is a rare horror title that comes equipped with an honest-to-God, I-shouldn't-be-crying-this-much-over-a-game ending.
Kuon (PS2): A lesser-known title, this game utilizes two separate characters to tell the story of a priest gone mad with power. Set in feudal Japan, you must explore a sprawling mansion for clues to mysterious disappearances. Unlike Rule of Rose, the protagonists have decent arsenals to deploy when confronted with spirits and monsters, but the game is no less frightening for your exorcismal powers. Running isn't an option, either, as it attracts very unpleasant attention.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent (PC): The only PC game to date that I actually had to psych myself up to play. Playing as intended (in the dark with headphones), this immersive, dungeon-crawling fever dream synthesizes the best of Gothic horror with a Lovecraftian sanity system to create panicky, ball-shrinking experience that is not easily forgotten.
Fatal Frame (PS2): Can't get through a list like this without giving this one a substantial nod. Combat in this game consists of staring at the most terrifying thing in the room until it's close enough to pluck out your nosehairs, then taking its picture. It may sound simple, but when you're facing a woman who slithers out of the ceiling to the sound of her choking on her own hair, your underthings tend to get warmer and wetter. Unnerving auras, creepy visuals, and a twisted story make this one of the best survival horror games on any platform.
House of Leaves: I'm not easily frightened by books, which is why this is the only entry in this section. In all my years of reading, the only book to give me actual chills was Mark Danielewski's convoluted, misshapen debut. Much like Naked Lunch, this book captures everything that terrifies me about the thought of losing my sanity. Some of the worst nightmares of my life were fever dreams when I was a child, and this book revives that feeling of sheer uncomprehending terror.
Now that mine are out of the way, I'm curious: which specific interactions with creative media triggered your Paleolithic survival instincts?


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I received the following press release regarding the Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance (RIGSA) and am excited to share it with my readers. I know both J. Mark Lowe and Linda Woodward Geiger personally, and they are excellent instructors. I think that hands-on training with records is one of the best teaching methods.
Jasper, Georgia (4 May 2013)—The Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance better known as RIGS Alliance or RIGSA announce its first blended onsite/online training with the National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas , October 8-10 2013. The subject matter material taught by experienced researchers will consist of preliminary classes/videos/presentations and live chats shared in a virtual classroom combined with hands-on sessions with textual records in the National Archives.
J. Mark Lowe, Co-Director of RIGSA indicated the change in format will provide more time for students to understand the records of our National Archives, and more time hands-on with these records. The online training will allow participants to review material, ask questions, and coordinate with other students in developing research strategies. Activities are based on an integrated curriculum with an emphasis on methodology and problem-solving skills.
RIGS Alliance workshops are designed for genealogists, historians, and librarians with a general genealogical or historical grounding who want to learn skills and techniques for researching original records at national and regional archives. To ensure a quality experience, enrollment is limited.
Workshop staff includes J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA; and Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL, and expert staff members at the National Archives in Fort Worth.
For details about these workshops, visit the web site at www.rigsalliance.org; e-mail email@example.com; or write to RIGS Alliance Workshop, P.O. Box 1273, Jasper, GA 30143.


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I'm struggling to tell stories.
As an urban-affairs reporter in Chicago, I hesitate over whose story is the best to portray community violence. Chicago is at a crucial moment; all eyes are on the city as it recoils in an unflattering limelight. The perception, no matter what statistics say, no matter the hyperbole, is that you will randomly get shot in Chicago, making it seem as though it's the most violent place in America. It matters little if this picture is false.
My struggle deepens when the murder victim is a young person. Hadiya Pendleton, the photogenic honors high school student killed days after performing in President Barack Obama's inauguration, is the latest Chicago symbol. She's now the fresh face for the need to curtail gun violence and "save our youth." Many Chicagoans trust that Hadiya's death will be a moment of truth during the debate over gun control and senseless violence.
And now there's another shooting death this week that the city is collectively mourning: Six-month-old Jonylah Watkins was killed while her father changed her diaper in a minivan. Jonylah and Hadiya aren't the first deaths to jolt Chicagoans.
Ben Wilson. Dantrell Davis. Blair Holt. Derrion Albert. The names might ring a bell. They were all young people with promise, good kids doing what they were supposed to be doing. Their lives were cut off by gunfire or other violence while they were walking to or from school or riding public transportation on the way home. Chicagoans rallied around these deaths in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s with the requisite rage.
These killings also garnered sympathy because the young people were considered undeserving of their fate. The stories led the nightly news and were splashed across front pages. I'm saddened that after the rallies, protests and speechifying, I know how the story will unfold. After weeks of soundbites, it's back to business as usual.
I've asked myself another question in the reporting process. What about the youths killed who aren't "innocent"? The ones who were in the wrong place with the wrong company. The ones who brandished guns, retaliated a death, flirted with gangs, dropped out of school, failed to make the honor roll or didn't have a photogenic social media picture. The black and brown youths who are anonymous or receive a news brief instead of a news conference.
Is it the news media's responsibility to give these young adults worthy coverage? Or would their stories dilute the conversation around youth violence?
"In many ways, these kids are victims as well," said community-violence expert Dexter Voisin, an associate professor in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. "Schools aren't graduating kids successfully, and these kids are also the victims of structural violence. These kids are becoming products of their community."
Violence isn't happenstance in Chicago. Homicides happen in the same type of neighborhoods around the city -- areas tarnished by poverty and joblessness, where young people with few resources are shackled to their risky blocks. Voisin refers to it as an ecological witch's brew. When people falter or fail, individuals are blamed for not taking a Calvinistic bootstrap approach instead of society (or even the media) looking at communal reasons, he said.
"Chicago's geography, history and arrangement in terms of space and racial segregation . . . creates these kind of niches that make youth violence more problematic for us," Voisin said. "We need to look at the larger context in which people are living."
That context doesn't filter into most news stories about violence in Chicago. Timing and space contribute to the restricted coverage in a fast-paced media cycle.
Then I ask myself a different set of questions. Should Chicago's violence be put into a global context in which our rates pale? Do I sound callous for even suggesting that?
Research in the area of media's effects on society lists various social science theories. One of them is cultivation theory -- that media shapes how people view the world, and over time, media use will cultivate a particular view of the world within its users. That means television viewers who consume a lot of violence could develop a perception that the world is a lot more violent than it actually is. Couldn't this theory apply to viewers who watch the daily "who got shot today" news story?
My struggle with telling stories isn't just personal; the local news corps is powerful and plays a role in how African Americans see themselves in the city. I collectively critique our methods. I frequently engage in a self-check, and hope that asking questions can produce meaningful conversations around violence. I know I'm not the only one.
Meanwhile, a gun-crackdown measure named after Hadiya Pendleton just passed a U.S. Senate panel. The bill is the first piece of gun legislation since last December's deadly Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
If change is afoot with this bill, then I'll have to rethink some of my own internal questions and ask another set of questions with a dash of optimism.
Natalie Moore is a reporter for WBEZ-Chicago Public Media. She wrote this piece for The Root.


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RST necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 86 diseños de 21 diseñadores freelance.
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