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One phrase of a recent comment keeps coming back to me, "Anybody (sic) educated person in medieval genealogy knows..." (Note: I need to proof read more and so do my commentators). I guess my question is who is this person who is educated in Medieval Genealogy? What does it take to push your genealogy back beyond the 1500s?
Let me be perfectly clear. Anyone can copy a line of descent from someone else, for example, assuming you can trace your genealogy back to one of the 185 or so American Colonists who are in the book,
Richardson, Douglas, Kimball G. Everingham, and David Faris. Plantagenet Ancestry: A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families. Baltimore, Md: Genealogical Pub. Co, 2004
If you can read and write, you can copy all that stuff into your own computer program. Is that research? I know of only one person, who I have yet to meet, that is actually extending lines in Medieval times in Norway. She is working closely with the the folks at FamilySearch and actually finding new people. But if you read the ProGenealogists article on Medieval British Isles Families, you will realize what a huge undertaking it is to extend those lines.
First there is the language barrier. Here is a copy of a page from a parish register in the 1800s. I just took one at random from the Czech Republic, Northern Bohemia, Litoměřice Archive Church Books, 1552-1905 on FamilySearch.org:
You can click on the image if you wish to see it enlarged.
I know hundreds of researchers that slog through that kind of stuff every day (or frequently). But what happens when you go back a few years? Here is the 1700s example from England, Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations, 1594-1815:
Look at the record. What do you see? Can you read the record? Can you even tell what language it is written in? Do you read old Latin mixed with old German? Let's try another hundred years to the 1500s. Here is the England, Norfolk Marriage Bonds, 1557-1915:
Look folks, we are only back to the 1500s. I suggest an educated person in Medieval genealogy probably reads this for breakfast and moves on to more difficult stuff in the afternoon. When was the last time you brushed up on your old Church Slavic or old Norse? Can I find an example from the 1400s? How about Switzerland, Basel City Church Books, 1380-1917, Sankt Theodor, Evangelisch Reformiert, Taufen 1490-1503?
Not only do we have the language barrier, but also the handwriting. This example is beautiful and clear. Not all of the old records are in such great shape. I am talking about the limits of genealogy, not the brick walls. How long would you spend learning what you need to know to read these records? I thought I might go back another hundred years looking for genealogical records but that gets almost impossible to find an example.
You might want to read Jones, William Jervis. German Kinship Terms, (750-1500): Documentation and Analysis. New York: W. de Gruyter, 1990. It is online in Google Books. But if you are educated in Medieval genealogy, you have probably already have the book in your library. But here we go with a 14th Century manuscript, this one happens to be a musical score:
On to the next in the series, where I might be a little more serious about the subject.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Taking up the gauntlet - Part Four of the limits of genealogical research
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I'm really enjoying this series- thanks James.ReplyDelete
I agree that with spotty or difficult records it's definitely a tricky thing advancing your pedigree back so far. You almost have to hope your ancestors where more than just average people.
But there's also the benefit of more helping hands. The farther you go back, the more descendants there are of an ancestor you need to identify that are also (hopefully) working on it. I was struck by that when I went to one of those Charlemagne societies- you just have to get back to one of those 'proven' gateway people and you've made it back to him.
Of course, no matter how many helping hands there are, if there aren't any records...
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I have a Nikon D40 and want to take photos at night of streets or amusement parks. any suggestions on settings or lens that I would have to use
1What have you tried? In what ways do you feel it didn't work? What would you like to improve? – Please Read My Profile Jan 16 '13 at 2:06
1There are nothing specific we can suggest other than a tripod. The right lens depends on too many things and so does exposure. – Itai Jan 16 '13 at 2:25
I agree with @Itai. Coupled with the manual mode on your camera, a tripod does wonders for night photography. You could probably get by with handheld..but with mixed results. – Cody Jan 16 '13 at 11:10
Lens doesn't matter much. Exposures will likely be long, on the order of a second or so, even with a fast lens, so use whatever you have. A zoom can be handy if you want to do abstract stuff (see below)
I would suggest you set the camera to Manual exposure. Otherwise the camera will try to make all your images look like daytime. Start with aperture at f/4 and shutter speed between 1-3 seconds. You can up the ISO to 400 or 800 if you want a faster shutter speed. You'll have to review the shots on the LCD and adjust as needed.
Manual focus is probably a good idea as well, as autofocus is unlikely to work well in dark conditions.
You can get some amazing abstract shots of street and car lights with long hand-held exposures. Experiment with panning or zooming during the exposure. Results will be hit and miss, but you will sometimes get really amazing effects.
You can also intentionally take out of focus shots and get some nice abstract bokeh shots.
If you have a tripod you can have images with buildings nice and sharp, but have a lot of ghost-like motion blur with people, cars, or amusement park rides.
Amusement parks are a great place to shoot night shots. There are all the colors and lights and you can do wonderful things with a tripod.
This is a 3.2 second exposure at f10, ISO 100. I stopped the lens down to lengthen the exposure. Manual focus. It was a 17mm lens on a full frame body. This was a pretty easy shot to take, I only tried a few different exposures to get what I liked.
On the other hand, this shot presented more of a challenge.
This was 0.4 seconds, f10, ISO 400, 17mm on the same full frame body. The challenge here was deciding artistically what I wanted. Longer exposures had longer trails. I took probably about 30-40 shots of this ride, the pattern the lights made was different each time. It was also hard to decide which one to keep. Keeping more than 1 would be silly.
The best part of this was how we were treated by security. As they closed the place down they just ignored us. It was clear we were "professionals" and wouldn't cause mischief. We even chatted with Security on the way out.
Grab your tripod, cable release and go have fun.
I suggest using a fixed focal lens because they have a larger aperture (let more light in). Start with the 35mm 1.8 DX lens.
Because you have a cheap body that does not have an AF motor you cannot use the cheaper AF-D lenses and have to go for the more expensive AF-S lenses. Of course you could use manual focus (AI) lenses, but the light meter on the D40 does not work with those and you have to set the exposure using trial and error. If this is ok for you then you will find many nice AI or E lenses on ebay for very little money.
Of course you have to use a tripod and cable release because of the longer exposure.
I wouldn't suggest using the 35mm 1.8 DX for night photography if the intended subjects are those mentioned by the OP. It's a great lens for most purposes, still it has the worst flare issues of any lens i've tried. Weird green blobs almost always appear when bright "bare" light sources (e.g. streetlamps) are in the frame. Besides that it has no distance scale, which could be very useful for night photography, and the focus ring doesn't stop at infinity. – MattiaG Jan 16 '13 at 14:41


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There's a lot of advice for writers out there, and though most of it boils down to write – revise – revise again, somehow this instruction never gets old. Most writers I know own at least a half dozen books on writing, and I think it's because we all wish there were rules we could follow, secrets we could unlock, that would make it easier.
And actually, there are. Or rather: ideas can resonate and inspire. It can be useful to hear how successful writers balance discipline and inspiration, self-doubt and confidence, craft and creativity. And it's endlessly fascinating to hear how others work.
Several months ago The Guardian asked 29 well-known contemporary writers for ten rules on writing. Some are practical (Richard Ford: "Interesting verbs are seldom very interesting"), some are no-nonsense (Neil Gaiman: "Put one word after another. Find the right word, put it down"), and some are – as to be expected from writers – cranky (Jeanette Winterson: "Take no notice of anyone you don't respect") and sardonic (Colm Toibin: "If you have to read, to cheer yourself up read biographies of writers who went insane").
Here's my own highly subjective top ten list of the Guardian's top tens:
1. Margaret Atwood: "Writing is work. It's also gambling. You don't get a pension plan. Other people can help you a bit, but essentially you're on your own. Nobody is making you do this: you chose it, so don't whine."
2. Helen Simpson: "The nearest I have to a rule is a Post-it on the wall in front of my desk saying "Faire et se taire" (Flaubert), which I translate for myself as 'Shut up and get on with it.'"
3. A.L. Kennedy: "Read. As much as you can. As deeply and widely and nourishingly and irritatingly as you can. And the good things will make you remember them, so you won't need to take notes."
4. P.D. James: "Open your mind to new experiences, particularly to the study of other people. Nothing that happens to a writer – however happy, however tragic – is ever wasted."
5. Andrew Motion: "Think with your senses as well as your brain."
6. Esther Freud: "Trust your reader. Not everything needs to be explained. If you really know something, and breathe life into it, they'll know it too."
7. Anne Enright: "Remember that all description is an opinion about the world. Find a place to stand."
8. Joyce Carol Oates: "Unless you are writing something very avant-garde – all gnarled, snarled and "obscure" – be alert for possibilities of paragraphing."
9. Geoff Dyer: "Have regrets. They are fuel. On the page they flare into desire."
10. Hilary Mantel: "Write a book you'd like to read. If you wouldn't read it, why would anybody else? Don't write for a perceived audience or market. It may well have vanished by the time your book's ready."


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LAKEMOOR – A Doctor Who Club will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 a the River East Public Library, 813 W. Route 120.
This is a new club formed to help celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Doctor Who.
The "Whovians" will meet each month on the lat Tuesday. They will discuss the new series, as well as the old series.
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Lack of material
I am, however, working on a series I like to call "How It Works". In the upcoming weeks/months I will be periodically posting blurbs about how various imaging equipment works. What is an x-ray anyway? Why does MR use magnets? How does ultrasound create a visual image from soundwaves? Most people don't know, so I'd like to remedy that, whether they like it or not. :-) So stay tuned for "How It Works", coming soon to a blog (namely this one) near you!
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- SVN, prn said...
Great idea. I will enjoy your new series, looking forward to it!
- Eve C. said...
Oh boy, can't wait! My friend is a MRI tech here and I was able to sit in while he scanned patients of my then employer...it was sooo intresting to watch. I cringed whenever something bad showed up. I remember a young, married lady who just had a baby and had this huge tumor in her brain. It wasn't operable so radiation and chemo were her options. I was there the day he told her and she was her usual cheerful self before and AFTER...blew me away especially when she told him, sorry to put you through this! WOW! I don't know what happened to her after she was referred to a neurosurgeon for a 2nd opinion. It makes me sad to think of her and her family! Hopefully she beat the odds!


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Farm safety may seem like something only teens who live on farms need to know about. The truth is that everyone can benefit from learning about farm safety, even people who are merely visiting farms. Farming is a common form of employment, providing summer jobs for lots of teens all over the country.
Farm machinery, animals, chemicals, and storage areas are things that some teens ordinarily might not encounter — and they can pose a serious risk to people who don't know how to protect themselves.
Nearly 2 million kids work and live on farms in the United States, and as many as 22,000 are seriously injured and about 100 kids and teens die each year due to farm-related injuries. In fact, farm jobs have one of the highest rate of fatalities and injuries of all types of teen employment, which isn't surprising given that agriculture is considered to be among one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Although the majority of accidents happen to people who live on farms, a significant number of injuries or deaths have happened to kids and teens who either work on or visit farms.
But it's not all doom and gloom: With appropriate education and safety precautions, farm-related injuries and deaths can be prevented — and teens can enjoy all the positive experiences that farms have to offer.
There are a number of appealing tasks on a farm for all ages, especially teens. Operating machinery and heavy equipment is one of the more common needs on the farm. This can be fascinating — as long as you've been trained in what you're doing and you're physically strong enough to work the equipment.
Certain risks for teens who work with farm machinery are obvious. First, the machinery has been designed for adults, which means that there are more risks for the younger teen who is still maturing. If you're asked to operate farm equipment, use your wisdom and judgment. Some of the things to be aware of are machinery rollover and roadway accidents. And if you don't feel like you're in control of the equipment, stop what you're doing and ask for help. You'll probably be more respected if you do — no one wants a nasty accident.
Older teens also have risks when operating farm equipment, too — the same ones that adults face, such as bone and muscle injury. The advice for avoiding problems is the same for older teens as it is for adults: Don't operate equipment under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Even some medications, like cold medicines, can impair a person's ability to react to possible dangers.
Even equipment as seemingly tame as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) carries risks. It's tempting to think of ATVs as playthings — they can be fun, after all — but in a farm setting, there's a certain amount of responsibility that goes with driving ATVs, tractors, and the like.
Focus on being in control — on a farm, you'll need to watch out for many things, such as uneven terrain, other equipment, and even wandering animals. For this reason, experts say that teens under age 16 shouldn't operate farm vehicles (such as tractors and ATVs) and that those 16 and older who drive ATVs should have a valid driver's license.
When riding ATVs, always wear appropriate helmets (the type designed for motorcycle drivers) to protect against serious head injuries. And don't allow younger siblings or friends to ride along.
Here are some other tips for operating farm machinery:
Though farm animals may look harmless and even cute, they can severely injure people if they become confused or feel threatened. Approach animals quietly and respectfully. Loud noises or sudden movements may startle an animal, causing it to become upset.
Stay away from animals with newborns — a mother may attack if she feels that her newborns are in danger. Always approach animals from the front so as not to startle them, and make a mental note of ways you can escape safely if an animal begins to behave unpredictably.
Infections that animals can spread to humans are also a concern on the farm. These include bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. To protect yourself, always wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap if you've touched or fed a farm animal. Avoid kissing or sharing food with the animals.
Check out these additional tips for staying safe and healthy on the farm:
Even with all the right precautions, accidents still happen. One important rule for families who live or work on farms is that family members should always be aware of where everyone is and when they are due to return so they can provide help as soon as possible in an emergency.
It's also a good idea to know how to get help in the event of an emergency — by calling 911 or the local emergency number or the poison control center if necessary. When calling 911, be prepared to state exactly where you are and what the problem is — and remember to stay on the line until the operator says it's OK to hang up.
Experts also recommend that all teens learn CPR and basic first aid, especially if they help to care for younger siblings or elderly relatives. Contact your local hospital or the American Red Cross for information about courses in your area.
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Cotonou, the largest city of Benin is located on the coast. It is the economic centre of the country, with a thriving trade in second-hand cars. But the impression of flourishing commercial activity in this vibrant city does not show the whole truth – neither is it representative for Benin. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, with about one third of its population living in extreme poverty. Agriculture is an important economic factor, built mainly on cotton.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world; it ranks 183 out of 189 countries in the UN Human Development Index. The chances of improvements in people's conditions of life are decreased by the unfavourable landlocked position of the country, its low rainfall, its lack of mineral resources and its low educational level and productivity. Cotton is both the 'heart' and the hope of Burkina's economy.
Ethiopia is the tenth biggest country in Africa and adjoins to Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenia, Somalia, and Dschibuti. Addis Abeba, the capital city, has about 3 million habitants and is the political and economic center of the country. One half of Ethiopia is located 1200 meter high. The main rainy season is from June to September.
Ivory Coast
Until the early 1980s, Ivory Coast was a model of stability and economic success in Africa. For many years it enjoyed relative prosperity thanks to export revenues from cocoa and coffee. But the country was plunged into political troubles by the economic crisis in the early 1990s, and they are still going on today. Development of the country is hindered by conditions close to civil war.
Ghana, located in Westafrica, is considered to be politically stable and serves as a role model regarding its democratic system in Africa. While English is the official language, many Ghanaians grow up multilingual. With 79 different languages and idioms, the country's language diversity is great. Ghana's economy traditionally depends on the export of a few products. These include mainly gold, cocoa and precious woods.
Cameroon is also referred to as 'Africa in miniature' because of its diversity. Cameroon's cultural life is influenced by more than 240 different ethnic groups and linguistic diversity made up of more than 230 languages, which give this country its unique charm. Due to favorable agricultural conditions, Cameroon has one of the most valuable commodity export economies in Africa south of the Sahara. In addition to wood and cocoa, cotton is a key product from the agricultural sector. Nevertheless, the country faces serious problems, one of the biggest challenges is the rapid spread of HIV and AIDS.
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Malawi hit the world headlines in 2006, when pop star Madonna adopted a child from this land-locked state in South East Africa. Malawi has a population of nearly 20 million people and is one of the smallest and poorest countries in Africa, very much dependent on support from overseas. The large number of young people with HIV infections there has enormous consequences for the country.
Mozambique society is primarily shaped by smallholder farmers from a wide range of population groups. While the greatest share of the population lives in rural areas, the capital Maputo numbers among the most rapidly growing cities in Africa. Here an urban lifestyle is developing, European and African influences are intensely mixing, and a vital cultural scene pulses.
Tanzania is a country in South Africa located at the Indian Ocean – next to Uganda in the North, Ruanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the West as well as Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique in the South. Even though Daressalam is the largest city of the country and occupies the seat of government, Dodoma is the official capital city. About 51 million people live in the sparsely populated country. The climate in Tanzania is tropical and all over the year it´s hot and humid, especially at the coast.
Uganda is situated in East Africa and borders to the countries Kenia, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ruanda and Tanzania. It is located on a plateau 100 m above sea level. About 1/5 of the country is covered by seas and swamps. Because of its altitude, the normally tropical climate cools down to 25-30 degrees. Uganda is a multi-ethnic, like many other African countries. The 40 ethnical groups that result from different languages and cultures form two main groups: in the South the Bantu-tribes and in the North the Nilotic and Nilohamites.
The Zambian economy was for a long time concentrated exclusively on the export of copper and copper products; there was no further development in the agricultural sector. The collapse of copper prices in the world market therefore plunged the country into great economic distress. There was also a dramatic spread in HIV and AIDS, which still causes problems for the national economy. But there is also reason for optimism – agriculture and tourism have a lot of potential for economic stability. Cotton is one of the great hopes.
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Rihanna confessed that she still misses Chris Brown even after he beat her bloody in a violent Grammy night fight.
"There are a lot of ... places that we've been together, music, different things that come up that are reminders of your ex," she told Atlanta radio station Q100 according to People.com. "When [his music] comes on the radio, I don't ... turn it off.
"I like his music."
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The starlet said she feels nostalgic for the relationship that dissolved into violence during a spat in February that left the pop princess bruised and bloody. Brown pleaded guilty to assault and was issued a restraining order and community service.
Still, the singer said she misses the good times.
"I've gotten over it, but there are definitely constant reminders ... songs that were our favorite songs, or hit songs," she told the radio station.
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When Karen Austin was offered the job as PG&E's senior vice president and chief information officer she was thrilled. A veteran technologist who spent 27 years at retail giants Kmart and Sears, she thought working for one of the nation's leading utilities would be a new challenge. She was also excited to move from Chicago to Northern California — ground zero of the technology revolution.
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Crews in the field largely inspected gas lines with rolled up maps and took notes on paper and clipboards. Record-keeping was a notorious disaster. There was no wireless Internet access at PG&E's San Francisco headquarters, and company computers ran on 10-year-old operating systems that took forever to boot up in the morning. Some employees had BlackBerry devices, but it wasn't possible to integrate work email on an iPhone or iPad.
Austin, 50, is determined to change all of that. She's one of several new executives who have been brought in to overhaul operations and focus PG&E on a back-to-basics mission: serving customers with safe, reliable and affordable gas and electricity. Austin leads all of PG&E's information technology systems and technology initiatives, from cybersecurity to further enabling the development of the smart grid. Her team includes 1,600 people, and she reports directly to President Chris Johns.
"I'm at my best when I'm doing something new and different," said Austin, who grew up on a farm in Ohio and now has an office with a gleaming view of the San Francisco Bay. "There's a lot we can do to improve the experience of our employees in the field. The better IT supports our employees, the better they can support our customers."
PG&E is still haunted by the 2010 San Bruno natural gas explosion that killed eight people and torched a residential neighborhood. The fiery explosion occurred after a power failure at a PG&E terminal in Milpitas caused pressure to spike along the gas transmission line, ultimately blowing open a crater 72-feet long and 26-feet wide.
Subsequent state and federal investigations revealed that many of PG&E's records of its gas pipeline system were inaccurate or missing. Records showed, for example, that the pipeline that exploded in San Bruno was a solid piece of seamless pipe when in fact it was welded.
Austin is now spearheading a major effort to digitize PG&E's gas records using GIS, or geospacial information systems. GIS makes it possible to capture, manage and analyze all kinds of geographically based information, which is key when you're trying to keep accurate, up-to-date records on miles of pipeline.
When Austin first went in the field with PG&E workers who perform gas leak surveys, she saw guys slowly walking with 20 pounds of bulky detection equipment and taking notes on a paper "leak log."
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Earlier this year, Austin led PG&E to become the first utility to sign on to the White House's "Green Button" challenge, named after an online tool that lets consumers download energy usage data from their utility's website in an easy, standard format. The hope is that consumers will agree to share their energy data with third-party developers eager to create smartphone apps, text message alerts and other tools that will empower consumers with easy-to-understand information about their energy use.
"In a very short time, Karen has established herself as an IT leader among California's utilities and a role model for the growing cleanweb sector," said Aneesh Chopra, who until recently was the Obama administration's chief technology officer. "Her pioneering commitment to the Green Button is a perfect example."
So far, about 150,000 customers each month have been downloading their own energy-use data via the Green Button.
"People are using this data to more effectively manage their energy use," said Austin. "We are now looking at what to do to take it to the next level."
Companies that do business with PG&E have noticed a significant shift in the culture of the utility.
Don Reeves runs services and operations for Silver Spring Networks, a fast-growing Redwood City startup that provides the hardware, software and services that allow the smart grid to function. PG&E is one of its biggest clients.
"Karen is trying to move mountains," he said. "I was at a meeting at PG&E last week, and for the first time ever I saw PG&E employees with iPads in a meeting. That's a huge change."
Reeves says Austin has also brought a can-do attitude to a utility not known for moving fast.
"Previously the IT group had nothing to do with the SmartMeter program," said Reeves, referring to the new and controversial digital meters that some customers claim can cause health problems. "There was often breakdowns of communication and a lack of coordination. Karen's philosophy is that IT is a core asset that needs to be integrated into all aspects of the business. She wants to know what the action is — how do we get this done?"
Within PG&E, Austin is known for making relatively simple but long overdue, changes: upgrading computers, expanded Wi-Fi, being able to use iPhones for work email, getting rid of annoying Muzak on phone lines.
Compiling the gas records is the most daunting item on her vast to-do list, but she has many other initiatives in progress. PG&E bills are being redesigned to make them easier to read and available in Chinese and Spanish. Call centers will be revamped so that customer service representatives have more information about PG&E customers and their energy usage at their fingertips. And she plans to greatly expand the use of social media to inform customers about everything from winter storms to summer heat.
"The IT department used to be off on its own, and everything was a three-year, $20 million project," said Austin. "We now have IT aligned with each business unit, and we're moving much faster. My philosophy is: let's get this done in six months."
Contact Dana Hull at 408-920-2706. Follow her at Twitter.com/danahull.
Job: Senior vice president, chief information officer at PG&E
Previous jobs: President of consumer electronics at Sears; CIO at Sears Holdings Management Corp.; SVP, CIO at Kmart
Education: BS in computer science, Trine University, 1983
Family: Married with two daughters
Residence: Mill Valley


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Egyptian officials said on Tuesday that they are investigating the death of a French archaeologist who was found dead in his Cairo apartment.
The officials said there was no sign of forced entry into the apartment of 60-year-old Michel Wuttmann, who led a department at the French archaeological institute in Cairo.
Wuttmann's body was discovered a day earlier, with injuries around his mouth. Investigators said he appeared to have been smothered to death. They added that his cell phone and laptop were stolen but no money.
Investigators suspect that two young men who visited Wuttmann Monday night may be behind his death. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.
The institute expressed its condolences in a statement posted its website.


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Have you bought a ticket yet?
The jackpot for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing is estimated at $400 million, and it's considered the nation's fifth-largest ever.
Powerball is played in 43 states, Washington, D.C., and the Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each.
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Back in May, a record $590.5-million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Zephyrhills, Fla., supermarket to 84-year-old Gloria MacKenzie. She opted for a $371 million lump sum payment.
Should tonight's prize remain at $400 million, the lump sum cash value would be $223.6 million, NBC Connecticut reported.
The largest recent Powerball jackpot was $448 million on Aug. 7. It was divided among the holders of two winning tickets in New Jersey and one in Minneapolis. Six members in an office poll who had been afflicted by superstorm Sandy were among the winners in that drawing.
Here are some things to keep in mind about winning a Powerball jackpot ahead of Wednesday night's drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET (7:59 PT).
Remember, a person's odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175 million. That's how many combinations are possible with the game's five white balls and one red ball. In this case, there have been 11 drawings since August 10 without a winner.
A major revamp in January 2012 increased the cost of a Powerball ticket from $1 to $2. It also led to larger jackpots in smaller amounts of time. Of the top 10 Powerball jackpots of all time, nearly half have been recorded after the game change.
Since the revamp, a secondary $1 million prize has made some losers happy anyway. More than 730 people have won $1 million, and more than 120 people have won $2 million through the Power Play option.
There's technically no need to wait for a larger jackpot. Whether the jackpot is $40 million or $400 million, your odds of winning the top prize are the same. Whether you buy 1 ticket or 10 tickets, your odds are pretty much the same. A higher jackpot just means there's a higher chance there will be more than one winning ticket.
The chance of a person's combination being selected remains astronomically high, though the chance that some set of six numbers will be selected is 1. That means even though your chances of winning are slim, the chances that someone else will win are high. Ronald Wasserstein, executive director of the American Statistical Association, said that's what makes people think it could be them. When it's probably not.
Remember, you're probably not going to win. Wasserstein said it's hard for people to grasp how small their chances actually are, since no one can really see 175 million of anything. Wasserstein tries to break it down. Take 175 million one-dollar bills and lay them out. Pick one lucky dollar bill that will win you all $175 million. You can line up those dollar bills twice along the edges of the continental United States. Or you can cover 380 football fields. Imagine picking the one lucky dollar bill from those fields, and that's your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot on a single ticket.


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The Border Collie was originally bred to herd sheep. A brave soul, the dog has near-limitless stamina, and is a very attentive creature. The Border Collie is known for its intense gaze, which the dog uses to manipulate sheep into obedience. The sheer responsiveness of the Collie is, without a doubt, its most impressive attribute. Its awareness of a shepherd's (or owner's) needs is highly intuitive, and the canine forms unbreakable bonds with both its shepherd and flock (or owner/family). Full of drive and intelligence, the Border Collie makes a understanding and devoted companion; any e-card would be gifted with its form.
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STOCKTON - As a sophomore for Sierra High in 2010-2011, Guillermo Nunez was a 5-foot-10 guard with a slight build who could do just about anything on the court.
STOCKTON - As a sophomore for Sierra High in 2010-2011, Guillermo Nunez was a 5-foot-10 guard with a slight build who could do just about anything on the court.
As a senior this season, Nunez - The Record's Player of the Year - was 6-1 with a build not quite as slight. Nothing else changed much over the three seasons.
Scott Thomason, who led the Timberwolves to a 27-6 record, a share of the Valley Oak League championship and a berth in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III title game for the second year in a row, is the Coach of the Year.
Thomason speaks highly of Nunez's work ethic, but also talks about his inherent qualities.
"He's always had great instincts on the basketball court," he said. "His versatility and his ability to play different positions make him special."
Nunez, of course, got better as his high school career progressed. His versatility - he averaged 19 points, four rebounds, 3.5 assists and two steals per game - was his calling card. And while he has a quiet nature, his leadership skills blossomed over his three varsity seasons.
"I think his leadership was the most impressive thing," Kimball head coach Joe Lawrence said. "I've seen him for three years, and he's the guy who makes that team go."
Lawrence, like Thomason, said what stood out with Nunez was his versatility.
"If you try to stop him, the great thing about Guillermo is he would get everyone else on the team involved. He didn't need to score for them to be successful. He usually did, but he didn't have to."
Nunez lacks much of the bravado of many of his "look at me" peers. That doesn't mean he lacks confidence. Asked to sell himself, he didn't hesitate.
"I'll give you 110 percent all the time," he said. "I can score off the dribble. I'll play defense for you. I'll dive on loose balls."
Predictably, Nunez talks more about team accomplishments than individual accolades. Sierra opened in 1994 and fielded its first varsity basketball team in 1995. The Timberwolves' VOL crown this year gave them consecutive titles for the first time in school history. Nunez shared the league's Most Valuable Player award with Weston Ranch's Dylan Alexander.
"I'm most proud of winning back-to-back league championships," Nunez said. "It was great winning the second one, to be the first team in school history to do that."
It's easy to look at Nunez's numbers and be impressed, but it's not just how much he scored. It's how and when he thrived. Pressure wasn't accepted; it was desired.
"He just doesn't get rattled like you see in young high school kids," Thomason said. "He comes up big in crucial situations. He wants the ball in his hands and he wants the pressure on him. To be a special player, I think you have to have that in you."
Thomason was 23 years old and single when he took over the Timberwolves program after a year as an assistant.
He's now 37, married, and Mac Thomason, his second son, was born last week. Dru Thomason is 2.
While so much has changed for Thomason, one thing has remained constant: He's never had a losing season, and he's had exactly one team fail to reach the playoffs.
Considering Sierra is a public institution in a district that's opened two nearby high schools during his tenure, that consistency is remarkable.
"He has everything organized," Nunez said. "He knows what he's doing. He knows the game of basketball. He takes control. That's why I like playing for him. There's a lot of respect for him as soon as you get here."
Thomason, whose father, Bob, recently retired after 25 years as the head men's basketball coach at Pacific, attributes much of the program's success to its culture. He doesn't believe in tailoring expectations to personnel; he prepares to win every night, and he believes he's going to win every night.
"Our expectations are to win championships," he said. "We don't set goals in terms of how many games we're going to win; we try to win every game. We had five senior starters this year and it's going to be a little different next year, but our expectations won't change."
Known for his colorful courtside manner, Thomason said maturity has helped redefine him as a coach ... to a point.
"I think I'm a little calmer than I was in the past, though I don't know if other people would say that," he said with a chuckle. "I was 23 (when I took over). I'm now 37 and I just had my second baby. Things change. I'm in a great place with my family. I just enjoy what I do. I love the game of basketball, and I love being around these kids."
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'Smash' a TV drama mashed up with original songs
NEW YORK (AP) -- As TV series go, "Smash" does a smashing job of abstaining from the usual: no courtrooms, no operating rooms, no interrogation rooms.
Meanwhile, this new NBC musical drama puts a bright, sexy sheen on one of filmdom's most timeless tropes: Hey, kids, let's put on a show! Which "Smash" does, embedding original songs and dance into the TV drama's narrative.
Premiering Monday, "Smash" tracks the genesis of a Broadway musical from multiple perspectives, including those of composer and lyricist, producer and director-choreographer, and the two rival actresses competing for its title role: Marilyn Monroe.
Ah, Marilyn!
"There was something about her -- how much she wanted to love and be loved," says Debra Messing, who plays the lyricist, getting all dreamy-eyed as she imagines the project's possibilities.
Her early vision of Marilyn is soon turned into a number called "Let Me Be Your Star" ("To do what she can/ For the love of one man/ And for millions who love from afar"), with both would-be Marilyns performing it in an explosive finale to the first episode.
"Smash" premieres at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, on NBC.
But "Smash" is no more single-minded about charting a Broadway show's long journey from raw concept to opening night than "The West Wing" was about obsessing over how a bill wends its way from Congress to the president's desk.
"Their day job happens to be putting together a show, but their lives aren't really about that," says Craig Zadan, who, with partner Neil Meron, is among the many "Smash" executive producers. "We also have adoption, divorce, infidelity and disapproving parents from the Midwest in our story lines. We've put in as many human, universal qualities as we can: It's a story about wish fulfillment."
Rest assured, no one solves a crime or diagnoses a disease. Even so, Meron suggests that "Smash" could still be called a procedural.
"The goal would be to have a Broadway show created every season, and have our characters involved with creating each of them," he says.
What "Smash" won't be, he quickly adds, is a sort of "Glee"-for-adults, as some viewers may have assumed.
"We don't think that it's anything like 'Glee,"' Meron declares. "But we thank God for 'Glee,' because it got viewers used to watching people sing on TV dramas."
One big difference: While "Glee" does covers of popular songs, "Smash" will introduce and compile original songs (splendidly conceived by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman of "Hairspray") for the "Marilyn the Musical" show-within-a-show. Then, possibly, that pretend musical might be mounted for real.
"By season's end, we're going to have at least 15 songs," Meron says, "and if we really like how the 'Marilyn' musical is turning out, we might actually put it on Broadway. Why not?"
Presumably, this attempt would go better than the first shot, "Marilyn: An American Fable," which opened in 1983 and ran for 17 performances. "A huge flop!" composer Tom Levitt (Christian Borle) and his collaborator Julia Houston (Messing) say in unison.
And yet they can't resist giving Marilyn another chance.
In the large "Smash" ensemble, Messing plays perhaps the series' central character in Julia, who is torn between her happy domestic life with a loving husband and son, and the addictive, all-consuming demands of the musical.
"I hate the theater, I really do," says Julia's schoolteacher husband (Brian d'Arcy James) when he learns she has broken her promise to take some time off for the family, and instead has plunged into the Marilyn project.
As a youngster, Messing, best known for the long-running comedy "Will & Grace," had her own dreams of being a Broadway musical star. She remembers seeing "Annie" when she was 8 "and wanting to jump on stage and be in 'It's the Hard-Knock Life' with all the other girls." Then she sang in high school musicals.
On "Smash," she finally has a taste of that professional world: "I got to sing a song my character wrote, and it was thrilling and terrifying, especially considering the company I'm keeping with this cast.
"The rest of the time, I get to watch the really talented singers, and enjoy."
Initially proposed a couple of years ago by Steven Spielberg (another "Smash" executive producer along with his DreamWorks colleagues Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank), the show quickly became a passion project of Robert Greenblatt, then head of pay-cable network Showtime, for which it was being developed. But when he jumped to NBC as its chairman last January, he wasn't about to leave "Smash" behind.
Greenblatt unveiled the finished product at a gala premiere party last week at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. There, in a refreshingly unguarded moment, he told the gathered what "Smash" means to him and the rest of the team: "You work hard on every single show, but your heart isn't always in it. Well, with 'Smash,' everyone's heart is in it."
Of course, it's Greenblatt's best shot at redeeming his first year at NBC, which remains in the ratings cellar after a slate of lackluster fall premieres. There's no mystery why NBC is hyping "Smash" like mad.
Greenblatt's arrival with "Smash" at NBC pleased Zadan.
"Sometimes you have a series that you wish to be on cable, because you want the edge," he says. "But this is a universal-appeal show, and really works better on a network than on cable."
Zadan (whose many credits with Meron include the musical films "Hairspray" and "Chicago" and the Lifetime series "Drop Dead Diva") is talking with a reporter at "Smash" production headquarters in a converted factory in Brooklyn's Greenpoint neighborhood. He is in the rehearsal studio, which is both a set for the show and the actual rehearsal space where "Smash" dance numbers are created by the series' choreographer, Josh Bergasse. (As often happens with "Smash," reality and make-believe are intertwined.)
"This," says Zadan, "is a Cinderella story." But just who will be crowned, launched from unknown status to Broadway royalty, remains in flux the first season, as the characters Ivy (played by Megan Hilty) and Karen (played by Katharine McPhee) go head-to-head for the Marilyn role, their prospects alternately rising and falling. Week after week, viewers will surely be rooting for their favorite, as if this were a scripted version of "American Idol" (on which McPhee, of course, was runner-up in 2006).
"The show gives viewers a chance to see the behind-the-scenes deal when producers and writers have to choose between two people they think are both great," says McPhee.
She has been on the receiving end of such torturous choices.
"Karen is more naive than I am," McPhee says, "but her struggle -- trying to get attention, better representation, a casting person to see you, callbacks -- I know what that's like. I've lived it."
While Karen is talented but green, Ivy is experienced -- maybe a little too experienced -- but has never been able to escape the chorus line.
"I think a lot of people can relate to her, simply because everybody knows what it's like to be stuck in their career and desperate to make that next step," Hilty says. "Ivy is at the point where she's willing to do just about anything" -- a knowing laugh -- "to get there. The stakes are that high for her."
Like Ivy, Hilty grew up in the theater, and she starred on Broadway in "9 to 5: The Musical" in the Dolly Parton role. "I think we're both ambitious that way. I think Ivy's willing to do a little bit more than I am" -- another laugh -- "but I admire her for her aspirations."
"Smash" has radiant moments as a feel-good fantasy. But it boasts savvy footing. It's populated by Broadway pros on both sides of the camera (for example, creator-executive producer Theresa Rebeck, who wrote a number of the episodes, is currently represented on Broadway as writer of the new comedy "Seminar").
Observes Christian Borle (whose Broadway credits include "Legally Blonde: The Musical" and "Spamalot"), "There's a real theater pedigree among everyone on the 'Smash' creative team. You have a sense they're trying to get all the details right for all the people who live in New York and work on Broadway, who will be watching to see if we get it right."
"Smash" gets it just right, according to show-biz veteran Anjelica Huston, who plays the Broadway producer spearheading "Marilyn The Musical."
"I think it's kind of right on the money," Huston says. "It's not without a certain gloss, but at the same time, I think it's very reflective of what goes on in show business, and in life. It captures how people move up -- and how people are moved out."
That's the drama of "Smash" -- honest, but dazzling and magic, with brand-new songs and dance. For the viewer, it borders on the miraculous. Who wouldn't want to get into this act?
EDITOR'S NOTE -- Frazier Moore is a national television columnist for The Associated Press. He can be reached at fmoore(at)ap.org and at http://www.twitter.com/tvfrazier


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James E. Clyburn's initiatives "have contributed immensely to essential public infrastructure projects"
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) was recently presented the 2009 Citation for Exemplary Service to Public Works by the American Public Works Association (APWA) during a recognition event at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, S.C.
"On behalf of APWA, I am honored to present Rep. Clyburn with this much-deserved recognition," said APWA President Noel Thompson. "During his 16-year tenure in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Clyburn's efforts and initiatives over his long and distinguished career have contributed immensely to essential public infrastructure projects, which are the backbone of society and provide the critical, life-sustaining services on which the American public relies."
Currently serving as the third-highest ranking leader in the House of Representatives, Clyburn's contributions and achievements on behalf of public works infrastructure have been substantial for the state of South Carolina and the United States. "Clearly, his state and national commitment have helped to rebuild the infrastructure that sustains our towns, cities and rural communities, which includes our roads, bridges, public transportation systems and airports, our drinking water and wastewater
infrastructure, our solid waste systems, our historic preservation and improvements, as well as parks and public buildings," Thompson said. "Congressman Clyburn understands the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, creating jobs, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality and enhancing our quality of life."
In addition to his national service to public works, Clyburn has been a leader and advocate for public works improvements in his home state of South Carolina, such as the replacement of the Cooper River Bridge in Charleston, improvements to Highway 30 in Bamberg, the creation of an intermodal transportation center in Sumter and funding for the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency, as well as the state's Intelligent Transportation System's electronic roadway signs. He has also advocated on behalf of the state's public works profession with his support of planners, engineers and designers.
The APWA Citation for Exemplary Service to Public Works recognizes an eminent government or other public service leader for their far-reaching, positive impact on local, state or national public works programs, services or policies.


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Two Hope men's soccer players have been chosen as Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Players of the Week in men's soccer for games played through November 9 — midfielder Cameron Dice and goalkeeper Ethan Beswick.
Dice is the MIAA Offensive Player of the Week. The junior from Allendale (Hudsonville Unity Christian HS) scored the deciding goal on the sixth penalty kick shootout attempt to lift Hope to a 5-4 shootout win over Calvin in the MIAA Tournament championship game, after the two teams had played to a 1-1 tie through two overtime periods.
Dice also scored Hope's only goal in regulation against the Knights. In addition, he added an insurance goal in a 2-0 tournament semifinal win over Olivet.
Dice is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in his career.
Beswick is the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week. The sophomore from Grand Haven (Grand Haven HS) came up with crucial saves against Calvin's top two goal scorers in the penalty kick shootout as Hope defeated the Knights 5-4 for the MIAA tournament title after the teams had played to a 1-1 tie through two overtimes.
Beswick allowed only one goal in 200 minutes of play for the tournament and made 14 saves.
Beswick is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in his career.


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LETTER- In a fire, seconds count
With all the care and resources devoted to your cover story on smoke detectors ["Alarming: Most smoke detectors don't detect deadly smoke," July 10], we're disappointed that the article did not actually quote the documents it mentions from our website at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as they specifically address many of the points raised in the piece.
As our website smokealarm.nist.gov details, NIST research has shown that both types of smoke detectors— ionization and photoelectric– when properly installed and maintained, provide enough time for escape under many fire scenarios.
Consistent with prior findings from other research groups, NIST studies have found that ionization alarms provide somewhat better response to flaming fires than photoelectric alarms and that photoelectric alarms provide often considerably faster response to smoldering fires than ionization alarms.
Although Boston Deputy Fire Chief Jay Fleming states in the article that ionization detectors are "nearly useless," the Hook's own flaming fire tests show that the in-room ionization detector activated 35 seconds sooner that the photoelectric. NIST studies of escape times have found that seconds do count in many flaming fires because of the rapid buildup of heat and toxic gases.
Ionization detectors respond 50 seconds earlier on average than photoelectric detectors in the NIST flaming fire experiments. Many fire-safety related agencies and organizations recommend that a mix of both ionization and photoelectric detector types or combination units be present in the home.
In February, NIST posted a detailed set of questions and answers that address the concerns raised in the article, including recommendations regarding the placement of ionization detectors to reduce the incidence of nuisance alarms. These questions and answers will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Your readers may find this document on our website, http://smokealarm.nist.gov/pdf_files/SmokeDetectors_Q&As_Feb2008.pdf.
Alarm response is an important issue, and NIST is conducting new research to examine factors that affect detector response and identify more effective life-saving detection strategies.
Shyam Sunder
Director, Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD
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As a fire protection professional, we recommend repllecement of smoke detectors- both photeoelectric and ionization type every ten years. However, the industry does not seem to support this. Commercially, depending upon location, inspectioons and tests of fire alarm systems are done quarterly, semi annually or yearly, but residentially- never.
I belive this is a source of liability on the manufacturers part not to clearly state that every ten years all detectors should be replaced, and at least annually all detectors be inspected,tagged with the date of inspection (perhaps under the detector in a form attached to the detector by the MFG, and the expiration date of the detector, ten years after initial installation.
As to the article: UL tests most of the smoke detector in use today. They test both photo and ionization types to the same conditions and classify them both as "Smoke Detectors". Perhaps we should have separate standards. As author Sunder points out that detectors when properly installed and maintained are effective. Proper installation should consider what fuels could burn in a specific enviroment and the rate that they could burn at. These two factors must be considered in "proper installation".
As to Mr. Garlands comment: If the "fire protection professionals" are not enforcing current NFPA 72 requirements for 'qualified' technicians how will we ever get to this point of replacing detectors in both commercial and residential facilities?
In view of thirty years of experience, I fully support Mr. George P. Garland. but I do not agree that it is not soley liability on the manufacturers part, it is also from installer side.
It is very interesting to note that Mr. Sunder mentioned the two tests where Ionization detectors alerted 35 and 50 SECONDS faster that photoelectric detectors but failed to mention the tests where PHOTOELECTRICs alerted 17 to 55 MINUTES faster than the ionization detectors. Incidentially, these were smoldering fire tests, the leading cause of fire deaths. There is a story here.
NIST once agains fails to tell the truth about ionization smoke alarms.
Mr Sunder states: ". . . that both types of smoke detectors . . . provide enough time for escape under many fire scenarios."
So, if you have one thousand smoldering fires and ionization detectors safely activate in 100 of those fires then NIST's statement, using the word 'many', is technically correct. After all, 100 fires is 'many' fires isn't it - all you have to do is not think about the 900 fires when the ionization alarms fail to safely activate and there is not a problem.
Here in Australia, some of our Government agencies have dug deep and discovered the truth. AFAC & FPAA are now warning that ionization smoke alarms do NOT give sufficient time to escape from smouldering fires. Fire Departments in Australia and New Zealand are now required to ONLY recommend photoelectric smoke alarms.
For more on NIST, visit their page on our website:
and make sure you check out The Hook's page:
Adrian Butler, Chairman
The World Fire Safety Foundation
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia


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