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All-American Rejects, Blondie and Boston DLC arrive for Wii Rock Band 2
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East Coast PAX will be based in Boston
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Spring is around the corner and I thought it was time to put some new pillows in the couch. An easy way to change an interior by small means (even though pillows can be really expensive). Happy weekend! Photo: Mia Linnman.
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To evaluate value of endoscopic endonasal approach in surgery of disease involving skull base.Clinical data of 189 cases with skull base lesions treated by endoscopic endonasal surgery were analyzed retrospectively from May 2002 to Dec. 2010.There were 47 cerebrospinal fluid eaks 5 meningoencephalocele,26 pituitary adenoma,15 sphenoethmoidal,4 rhinosinusitis,19 fungal rhinosinusitis,21 inverted papilloma,10 nasopharyngeal fibroangioma, 4 ossifying fibroma,4 fibrous dyspisia, 9 chordoma,4 craniopharyngioma,18 squamous cell carcinoma,1 undifferentiated carcinoma and 2 papilloma carcinomatous change. Middle turbinate mucosa, fascia lata, and abdominal fat were used in the CSF leak repair. The CSF fistula were closed by the combined multilayer"nderlay""overlay" or "Bath-plug"techniques.Follow-up ranged from 6 to 60 months.Thirty-six CSF leaks cases were repaired successfully at the first time,six cases succeed at the second attempt,five cases succeed at the third attempt,ultimately 100% of the leaks were closed. The first attempt success rate of patients with large size(>10 mm) leaks was significantly lower than that of patients with small size(<10 mm) leaks.One meningoencephalocele patient recurred with CSF leaks,one fungal rhinosinusitis and three inverted papilloma recurred.Lesions were removed subtotally in 26 patients,included 13 squamous cell carcinoma,1 undifferentiated carcinoma,7 chordoma,3 craniopharyngioma and 2 fibrous dyspisia.One CSF leaks patient had postoperative intracranial infection and one CSF leaks patient had postoperative hydrocephalus.Endoscopic transnasal surgery is a safe,effective and minimally invasive approach to treat skull base disease. We should strictly control operate indication,especially for malignant tumors.


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How the Mighty Have Fallen
Published at 7:55pm on 11 Apr 2007
According to Paul Graham, Microsoft is dead. So if he's right, what killed them? And what conclusions can we draw from this? Was Microsoft just too slow to keep up with the advances around them, or was their vision of the future fundamentally flawed from the start?
According to Paul Graham of Y Combinator, Microsoft is Dead:
A few days ago I suddenly realized Microsoft was dead. I was talking to a young startup founder about how Google was different from Yahoo. I said that Yahoo had been warped from the start by their fear of Microsoft. That was why they'd positioned themselves as a "media company" instead of a technology company. Then I looked at his face and realized he didn't understand. It was as if I'd told him how much girls liked Barry Manilow in the mid 80s. Barry who?
Graham was quick to clarify in a follow-up message that by "dead" he didn't mean dead in the sense that the company is about to collapse, but in the sense that Microsoft has lost its industry influence - it has
ceased to matter as a factor for other software companies when deciding on strategy.
Ceasing to matter doesn't mean a company is going to go out of business next year, any more than it means a pop star will suddenly become poor. But it probably means there is trouble ahead. Actors and musicians occasionally make comebacks, but technology companies almost never do. Technology companies are projectiles. And because of that you can call them dead long before any problems show up on the balance sheet. Relevance may lead revenues by five or even ten years.
I think he's absolutely right.
Microsoft is the "village elder" of software companies. Many old, grizzled players in the market think that Microsoft is still a key factor in decision making, and continue to believe (and repeat) the message that they are the number one choice for business software. Meanwhile, the next generation of technology businesses have sprung up and completely ignored Microsoft technology, creating their own software solutions or adopting innovative new applications from other new companies.
Microsoft still seems to think it can afford to run a business model of waiting to see what other products are successful and then either buying or copying them late into the game, instead of innovating - the so-called "Embrace and Extend" strategy.
They have of course always worked this way. DOS was bought by Gates at the start of his entrepreneurial career, and then later Windows was copied from Apple's Mac OS. When the Web took off, Microsoft beat Netscape to a bloody pulp by matching it feature for feature whilst intentionally introducing incompatibilities in the way it used JavaScript so that developers would be forced to pick a side. The final nail in the coffin was when they bundled IE with Windows so users wouldn't realise they had a choice.
But more recently they have stumbled. Despite their vast resources, Microsoft is now so far removed from the front lines that by the time an idea worth stealing has reached their attention it has already dominated the market. This is not a sensible time to jump in, especially if you have no idea what makes a good product and resort to trying to sell a poor knock-off at the same price point with nothing positive to differentiate it.
The iPod was around for five years before it caught Microsoft's attention. Over that time it has been refined over several generations into a line of several well-designed products. The Zune by comparison is an uglier rip-off of the original 'pod with a smattering of mostly useless new features, and some poorly-conceived, incompatible software to drive it.
And what about Google? Google came along and stole the search engine market before Microsoft realised there was such a thing (they presumably thought everyone was still using AOL keywords or something). Five years later we get the new improved MSN search - now almost as good as Google, and it's from Microsoft! Yeah, that'll make it a hit.
And of course that's the key symptom of their demise - "made by Microsoft" is no longer a selling point. If anything it's a detractor. Whereas once it might have meant "industry standard" and "compatible with everything" now it means the opposite. Now that we have reliable, free, open-source products based on actual written standards, why would we want to rely on half-baked, proprietary, single-vendor garbage that will probably be dropped or changed beyond recognition in the near future in accordance with the whims of Microsoft's corporate strategy.
But while Graham has in many ways hit the nail on the head with this article, as I read his reasons for Microsoft's decline, I realise that I must disagree quite strongly with some of the conclusions he has reached:
He cites Google as Microsoft's biggest competition now, and I think there's some truth to that, but I think his reasoning about why has been pulled from thin air:
When did Google take the lead? There will be a tendency to push it back to their IPO in August 2004, but they weren't setting the terms of the debate then. I'd say they took the lead in 2005. Gmail was one of the things that put them over the edge. Gmail showed they could do more than search.
Gmail? Seriously? I wonder what proportion of Google's total user base has a Gmail account? One percent? Probably less. I would guess also that Hotmail is much more heavily subscribed. And what about instant messaging? Where is Google Messenger?
No, on the contrary, e-mail and instant messaging is one of the few Internet arenas in which Microsoft still dominates, and rightly so since Outlook and (the Windows version of) MSN Messenger are some of their finest consumer products (though I daresay that open-source offerings like Thunderbird and Adium have got them on the run). Even humble Hotmail has existed as the premier web e-mail service since long before Google appeared on the scene. All Gmail did was give it a lick of paint and some fancy special effects (which, in the process made it incompatible with all but the top two or three browsers).
Gmail is neither the most popular (Hotmail) nor the most technically sophisticated (Yahoo) webmail offering on the market, and far from proving that Google can compete with desktop apps like Outlook, it leaves me wondering "is that the best they can do?". It also opened the lid on Google's security policy. Do you really want a giant corporation knowing everything you write, everything you like to search for, and everyone you know?
The thing that proved that Google could beat Microsoft was advertising. Google's idea of using search data for targeted advertising was brilliant, and providing their ad services in the form of easy-to-use, free development tools for bloggers was an absolute master stroke. All those years that Google was growing as a search provider Microsoft was no doubt laughing at them an wondering how they ever planned to make money. Well now they know, and if rumours are true they are scrabbling as we speak to purchase Google's closest advertising competitor, the (far inferior) Doubleclick (*) so that they might have a hope of competing.
What is wrong with Microsoft is that they don't know what they are good at. They seem to be labouring under the impression that they are good at everything. In fact they are only good at a few things, and they've now spread themselves so thin that they have let their core businesses begin to stumble. Microsoft Word 1.0 was good. But every subsequent version has added more bloat and useless features so that users are now crying out for a superior alternative. It's pretty good going when your product is so bad that users are actually looking to buy a competitor's product even when none currently exists (Open Office notwithstanding).
Microsoft can't do chic, so there's no point going after iPod and iTunes. They can't do web applications so there's no point going after Google or Apache. They've let their browser languish so long that I believe they would be better off following Apple's example and switching to an open-source core. Trying to fight against these realities will just cause them to burn more of their monetary and creative resources, and attract mockery at the poor quality of their offerings. I don't think Graham quite gets this - this in particular made me laugh:
Gmail also showed how much you could do with web-based software, if you took advantage of what later came to be called "Ajax." And that was the second cause of Microsoft's death: everyone can see the desktop is over. It now seems inevitable that applications will live on the web - not just e-mail, but everything, right up to Photoshop. Even Microsoft sees that now.
The reality is that Bill gates "saw" this concept before anyone else. Back in 2000, Microsoft was arguing that the future of software was going to follow the rental rather than ownership model. The idea was that rather than buying and owning software, we would all rent our applications (from Microsoft) via the Internet, paying by hour for services. Documents too would be stored safely in giant Microsoft server farms where they could be backed up (and no doubt automatically spidered for child porn or other illegal material). For Microsoft, this dream of returning to a world of supercomputers and dumb terminals would be ideal. Since they aren't a hardware vendor, Microsoft would only stand to gain, while competitors like Apple and IBM who rely on hardware installation profits would be quietly destroyed - an added bonus.
But Microsoft discovered that it didn't actually have the clout to effect this kind of industry change. They tried a few tentative steps towards this, first by merging IE and Windows so that their desktop OS effectively became a web browser, and then by sticking ".net" on the name of all their products, and re-jigging their software architecture so it would be better suited for client-server delivery and cross-network inter-application communication. But in the end nobody bought into it. The kind of web-based micropayments needed to fund this model have yet to appear, and more and more software has become available for free, making the idea that people would pay hourly rates to rent access to applications seem ridiculous.In the end I think this idea has failed partly due to Microsoft's technical incompetence, but primarily because as a concept it really sucks! People want more privacy, not less. And most people prefer to own something rather than rent it. Compare the success of iTunes versus Napster-like "MP3 rental" systems. People will often actually pay more overall if it means that they can say that something is theirs.
The Web is not a great platform for all application types. For networked, or shared data it makes sense. People who want to share or store their photos have flocked to sites such as Flickr, and social networking - communication between friends-of-friends - has really taken off. But tasks such as media playing or single-player gaming are performance-limited. And why would you want to download all the resources for a game every time you play it, instead of just downloading/installing it once and playing it locally? Caching helps, but then that would have security implications for "pay per view" software. It all just seems like a solution looking for a problem.
Adding the latency of network transfer of all personal documents before they can be played or edited doesn't make sense, and if you don't transfer the documents then you have to do the bulk of the processing at the server end, which means replacing our existing distributed processing network of desktop PCs with giant monolithic supercomputers that have to service the needs of hundreds of users. Who is going to pay for those? Or pay to rent their services when it is easier and cheaper to put the same power in a box on your desk? Bandwidth and processing power are probably going to be the key resources of the future, and using powerful desktop PCs as dumb terminals seems like a particularly foolish way to squander them.
So Graham's claim that Microsoft was killed by Gmail and broadband Internet is nonsense. If anything these should have given substance to Microsoft's vision of a client-server model for business software. But the fact that they haven't tends to confirm my hypothesis that the idea was ill-conceived, and that Microsoft was already floundering long before these products came along (it just hadn't realised it yet). It's sad that the one time it had an original idea, other companies came along and made it reality (albeit an impractical, toy reality) long before Microsoft could shift its momentous weight far enough to start bringing it to market.
Graham thinks that Microsoft's problem is inability to code, rather than lack of focus. And his proposed solution is for them to simply buy in more talent:
The surprising fact is, brilliant hackers - dangerously brilliant hackers - can be had very cheaply, by the standards of a company as rich as Microsoft. They can't hire smart people anymore, but they could buy as many as they wanted for only an order of magnitude more.
But Microsoft has very smart people already, the problem is that it is wasting them on derivative crap like the Zune or MSN search instead of giving them something useful to do. The only worthwhile part of Microsoft right now is the team that built the XBox 360. Those guys really know what they are doing. They've created a great product that consumers want, they've made it cool, they've marketed it well, they've delivered it on time and they've actually had some original ideas (such as XBox live).
I picture the Microsoft XBox team as being very reminiscent of the group that originally built Microsoft Word, or the first incarnations of Internet Explorer. They are working on something fun and exciting, with just enough industry competition to keep them on their toes, but with goals that are achievable, and a very real chance to do some things that have never been done before.
Just imagine by comparison how soul destroying it must be for any talented developer to work on the next version of Windows or Internet Explorer. Your brief is to modify part of a trillion-line code base that was originally written using practices that are now fifteen years out of date. You can't fix certain bugs because you have to retain compatibility with earlier workarounds. The project is too large for any one individual to envision the whole, and the aim of the project is not to develop any new features, but simply to copy the top ten ideas from your nearest competitor, who already released their product several years ago and is now publicly mocking you for every day that your project is delayed.
Vista was a ten-year project that resulted in an OS that almost (but not quite) matched the feature set of Mac OS X, released six years beforehand. Even if you believe Gates's ludicrous claims about who copied who, that still means that Apple can take MS's ideas and implement them years before Microsoft can get its own product to market.
I don't believe Microsoft has been killed because Google has got too big. On the contrary if Google getting big is a danger to anyone, it's Google itself. Microsoft has been killed by a thousand smaller, more agile companies each doing a bit of what Microsoft does, only better. Microsoft meanwhile are so bloated that they are unable to even maintain their flagship products at a level with fresh-faced competitors, let alone make innovations or set new standards. And they are so hated by their own customers that even the ones who continue to use their products laugh when they fail.
Buying up talent won't help Microsoft to recover. In particular I suspect that buying dozens of "cool" startup companies like Google and Yahoo have been doing is a sign that they are destined for the same fate as MS in the long run. An idea is worthless unless you can capitalise on it, and the modern rate of innovation is so high that the only way you can do that is if you think of it yourself. By the time you have noticed that someone's had a good idea, it's already too late to make any money out of it. Buying up trendy companies smacks of desperation.
*UPDATE: Google beat them to the punch it seems. Yep, Microsoft is toast.
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Good stuff
It's some interesting points you're making here. I tend to agree both with the big statement and thoughts you're backing it up with.Reply
Posted by volodp at 2:21pm on 01 May 2007
What about...
What about SQL Server, MS Exchange Server, ASP and C#.NET just to give a few examples of powerful and widely used (and as far I can tell, well received) Microsoft software. Perhaps Microsoft is more relevant than one would think by just looking at consumer products.Reply
Posted by Daniel Strimpel at 01:29am on 30 Sep 2007
Vendor lock in
These are all Windows-specific products, which means that their continuing popularity is directly tied to the continuing success of Windows.
If Microsoft really wanted their server-side systems to be a success they would be better off releasing them in a cross-platform form that would work well with other systems. But as usual Microsoft has decided to try to deliver everything, and do it in a way that forces people to use them for everything.
There are plenty of Open source and commercial products that do exactly the same job as all of those technologies (MySQL/Oracle, IMAP, JSP/PHP and Java/C++) and they are if anything better and more popular already.
I think the problem here is that Microsoft's attitude is not "lets do a couple of things better than anybody else so that people will choose to use our products" its "lets do a couple of things thing well and then force people to use our entire stack of products, some of which are grossly inferior to the other offerings on the market, simply because our products only work with our products. That way, the difficulty of switching their entire system will keep them using us even when we let them down".
The problem with that attitude is the switchers, once they've made that difficult transition, are never going to risk going back. How many "I switched to Mac and after a few months realised my mistake and switched back" stories do you hear? Microsoft's users are mostly on the lookout for something better and once they find it they are filled with a sense of relief - "finally, I'm free".Reply
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In announcing the March quarter's fiscal results, Apple revealed that profits dropped from the year prior. While there are many issues that factor into that, one of the greatest is the iPhone 4. Average selling price for iPhones dropped $23 from the year quarter. Why is that? It's because Apple is getting aggressive with the iPhone 4 in developing markets.
CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer repeatedly pointed to sales in new markets as part of the reason for the decline in profits. As in half a dozen times; clearly they intended to hammer home that Apple is investing in getting customers onboard the Apple bandwagon in new markets. Oppenheimer said that over the last quarter Apple has aggressively discounted the iPhone 4 in these developing markets. He said that they've seen incredible interest in the iPhone 4 in these markets.
Cook said that Apple has made the iPhone 4 even more affordable to make it more attractive to new buyers. While that might disappoint investors who always want more profit and more profit, Cook was optimistic, saying "we believe that the phone for the price point that we're offering is an incredible value for people" in these markets.
Apple's long been perceived as a premium product, with customers willing to pay supposed premium prices to own Apple products. But as with almost every Apple product, they'r expensive at launch and eventually drop in price as older models are phased out, manufacturing processes are refined, and scale is achieved. The original iPhone was $600, now you can buy a brand-new iPhone 5 on-contract for under $200. The first full-size iPad was $500. Now you can get an iPad Mini for $329, or an iPad 2 for $399.
By keeping the older iPhone 4 around, Apple's enabling economies of scale and manufacturing efficiencies from years of development and sales. The older components in the iPhone 4 cost less, and while Apple might be taking a hit on the profits in doing so, they can sell the iPhone 4 for less in developing markets. The goal is to lock in new customers now while modern smartphones are just beginning to proliferate in these developing markets. Said Oppenheimer: "We're willing to make short-term trade-offs in profits for long-term growth."
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Bay County Jail officials say 35-year-old Michael Webb and 29-year-old Staci Hall left jail Thursday night after posting $500 bonds. The Florida Department of Children and Families took custody of the children, ages 3 and 11 months.
Webb is a police officer with the Ross Township Police Department in Ohio.
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When: 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 8
Where: Boulder Reservoir
Cost: $40 for ages 13 and over, $20 for ages12 and under
Info: Register at boulderhumane.org/doggiedash or 303-442-4030 ext. 615.
Some of us run for sport, and some of us run to keep up with our dogs. Whichever category you fit into, it's important to prepare for running together.
Many years ago I was an enthusiastic, yet novice, dog adopter. I walked into my local shelter and said I was looking for a running companion. I walked out of that shelter with Sadie, a beyond-energetic 2-year-old Lab/chow mix who I was going to have to make a conscious effort to keep up with energy wise.
Sadie loved to run so much I was afraid she would get off leash and hoof it all the way to Canada before I could blink. I quickly realized if we were going to be successful together, I had to set her up for success. Among other things, that meant giving her an appropriate outlet for all her energy. One of the ways we did this was by running together.
The thought of having a dog who could not only participate in my exercise, but even be a motivator, was very appealing. So was the thought of a tired dog. Done correctly, running with a dog can be a wonderful experience. Eventually, after training and practice, Sadie and I were a great running team. When my running shoes would come out Sadie would do a joyful dance — we were going running together. I have many fond memories of early mornings, with the streets belonging to just Sadie and Shelly, and the only sounds the birds and our consistent footsteps.
These are the things I have learned about running with a dog, and this is what I recommend to my clients:
Consult with your dog's veterinarian before starting an exercise routine. It is very important to ensure physical exercise is appropriate for age, size, breed, health and energy level. Just as we humans have to gradually work up to a fitness routine, so do our four-legged friends. Start slowly and approach exercise with reason and understanding.
Be aware of your running environment. Consider the temperature, the types of surfaces you are running on and whether or not the path you've chosen will be crowded. Also consider who and what you may you encounter such as bicyclists, other dogs, wild animals, noises and litter. When you are starting out, chose an easy route. And always, always practice empathy. You may not be too hot running in your tank top, but what about your dog in her fur coat? It's OK to modify routines to accommodate for the environment.
Train a repertoire of basic manners. Name recognition and offered eye contact are very helpful when out on the streets together. This can easily be established in a positive reinforcement-based Basic Manners class.
Allow your dog to potty either before you begin your exercise or by accommodating for a break during your run. If you have a dog who wants to mark locations, use encouraging words and treats in the beginning to encourage continued movement. When it is time to stop running, say a word to let your dog know she may sniff and be a dog. I used to say "We are running" to encourage Sadie to keep moving. Then, when the run was over, we were "all done" and she could sniff which is important for dogs to be able to do.
Keep your eyes on your pup. You are responsible for her happiness and safety. I frequently glanced at Sadie not only because the mere sight of her was good for my soul, but I was looking for signs of her getting tired, hot or experiencing physical discomfort. Also keep an eye on your surroundings, know who is approaching you and have a plan.
Be encouraging. Pep talks are good for the team — tell your running buddy what a good job BOTH of you are doing.
Use appropriate gear: Kind, yet effective, no-pull harnesses such as the SENSE-ation harness are usually fantastic for exuberant dogs. A properly fitted harness will help ensure you are running as a team, rather than being dragged down the street and at risk for injuries. To ensure safety, keep your dog on leash at all times. Not only does this keep your precious companion with you, it prevents unwanted meetings from any non-dog lovers you may encounter.
Carry treats especially in the beginning when you and your dog are learning. Like any other dog training, reward the behaviors you like. This will ensure you get more of it down the road. Sadie and I running as a team took practice. I rewarded her running beside me and any time she made the choice of resisting a tempting smell.
Allow a chance for hydration during and post workout as well as ample recovery time. It's as important for our dogs as it is for us.
Do not underestimate the importance of mental exercise. Our dogs have brains and need to use them. A nice balance of appropriate exercise and mental stimulation would be ideal. Where can you find this brain exercise? Training classes are great, and many types are offered for all stages of a dog's life. Remember old dogs can learn new tricks. Playing games with your dog at home and using things like feeder toys to make meal time more engaging are also wonderful.
After years of running bliss, Team Sadie and Shelly eventually had to hang up Sadie's track shoes. She is 14 years old now, and our walks are slow. I know at some point there will be another dog to run with, but right now, there is nothing else I would rather do than meander slowly with my beloved old friend. Sadie and I wish you and your running companion many happy trails together.
Shelly Brouwer is Supervisor of Animal Training and Behavior for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. The training center is located at 2323 55th St. in Boulder and offers public classes every day of the week. Info: www.boulderhumane.org


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Convent of La Merced
Church of Nuestra Señora de La Granada
- Автономное сообщество: Extremadura
- Провинция / Остров: Badajoz
Llerena, situated in the Badajoz region of Southern Campiña, has a rich monumental patrimony, the legacy of its glorious history. Home to the Grand Masters of the Orden de Santiago (the Order of Saint James) and the Order of the Inquisition, the historic quarter gathers together a number of convents, churches and palaces where the Gothic-Mudejar and Baroque styles overlap. This white village near the provinces of Seville and Cordoba will present us with an exquisite cuisine with many lamb dishes, from livestock raised in the Extremaduran pasturelands. By sampling the delicious food, travellers will be able to go deeper into the traditions and customs of this land, the birthplace of many discoverers and conquerors
This rich town in Badajoz was already widely known during the Muslim period as Ellerina, but it was not until its admission into the Christian kingdoms that it had its cultural bloom. These lands, reconquered in the 13th century, had to be repopulated and farmed, so the Grand Masters of the Order of Saint James of the Sword settled there. Years later, the High Court of the Inquisition also settled in Llerena, contributing to the development of the city. The new buildings were influenced by Mudejar architecture, since Islamic culture was part of life in Lower Extremadura between the 8th and the 13th centuries. So, the buildings erected between the 13th and 16th centuries beautifully combine the Mudejar elements inherited from Muslim artisans with Gothic elements. It is important to mention that Gothic art reached Extremadura with centuries of delay compared to the rest of the peninsula. The roofs, made with wood and exposed masonry, are frequently fixed with pointed arches, ogive vaults and stone ashlars.The religious, civil and military architecture, encouraged by the Military Orders, was enriched by Baroque art with the arrival of the enormous wealth that was brought from America. Extremadura, the birthplace of innumerable discoverers and conquerers, was one of the Spanish regions that benefited most from the colonization of the New World.Emblematic constructionsBy taking a stroll around the historic quarter, visitors will be able to admire beautiful constructions such as the church of Our Lady of Granada, the Courtyard of the High Court of the Inquisition and the Palace of the Bishop. The belltower of the temple is a great example of Mannerist art, while the side arcades and the side-chapel are already Baroque. In the interior, the Gothic carving of the Virgin of Granada is venerated.The city's close relationship with medieval Military Orders has left behind a rich legacy of beautiful religious buildings, such as the church of Saint James, where the last Grand Master of the Order of Saint James of the Sword is buried, as well as the convents of La Concepción, La Mercedand Santa Clara. In the latter, visitors will find artwork by Juan Martínez Montañés, a master of the Spanish Baroque, such as his "Saint Hieronymite". It is also worthwhile to visit the hospitals of San Juan de Dios and Santa Catalina.When it comes to civil architecture, the Maestral and Episcopal Palaces, the Town Hall and the Palace of Zapata have beautiful courtyards, noble corridors and ample rooms. Numerous embalzoned houses also have brick structures and plaster ornaments.Llerena is also a great place to try the most traditional Extremaduran cuisine. The "golden soup" and "molinera soup" with cumin and chilli peppers, become "gazpacho" (a cold soup with tomato, pepper, cucumber, garlic, etc.) when summer comes. The hare stew and the partridges with sage compete with the delicious roast or stewed lamb. For dessert, try the fabulous sweets made at the convent of the Order of St. Clare.Southern Sierra and FarmlandsThese succulent dishes are also found, with slight variations, in the different outskirt towns. Fregenal de la Sierra, in the Southern Sierra, is a beautiful haven of whitewashed houses and monumental churches. The hermitage of the Virgin of Remedies and the churches of Santa Catalina and Santa Ana, along with the Bullring, the old Arab citadel and the Templar Fortress, conform the principal points of interest.Zafra, a town you cannot afford to miss along the Ruta de la Plata (Silver Route) in Extremadura, is also quite near. At the foothill of Sierra Castelar, Zafra has an Alcázar (fortress) that was declared Historic-Artistic Site, who presently houses the town's Parador de Turismo. The medieval layout of the city stretches out from this spot, with Plaza Grande and Plaza Chica being the most important meeting points. Ancestral homes, convents and churches make up a compound of great architectural harmony. Slightly further on is Badajoz, the capital of the province, where visitors will discover Arab walls, interesting monuments and picturesque streets and porchesOn the other hand, Mérida is heir to a splendorous Roman legacy, as it can be observed in its archaeological compound (the theatre, the amphitheatre, the circus, the temple, the arch, many houses, the aqueduct, the reservoir, etc.) declared World Heritage Site by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture, UNESCO. Also included in the Ruta de la Plata, Merida has a very worthwhile National Museum of Roman Art, built by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo. The city also offers the excellent International Classical Theatre Festival, which takes place every summer.


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Daily Veg: Okra with Green Papaya at Neerob, the Bronx
At Neerob (reviewed here), fish takes center stage. But not to the neglect of vegetables, which often appear in simpler guises. One of the best is their okra with green papaya ($3), a great gateway dish for those who have been turned off by the vegetable's notorious sliminess. Here, it's hardly slimy at all.
The crunchier texture and sweet flavor of the thinly sliced papaya plays off nicely with the softer okra, which retains an element of squishiness and all of its delicate flavor. Rather then the ubiquitous mustard oil, the primary seasoning employed is turmeric. The dish is not as fiery as some of the restaurant's other fare, and more straightforward then the sauce-heavy fish plates. Eaten properly—by scooping up chunks with your hand and mixing them in with dhal-doused rice—it's nothing short of exposure therapy, getting you back on the okra-lovers train.
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After serving Onslow County Schools for more than 30 years, Onslow County Superintendent Kathy Spencer has announced her retirement.
After serving Onslow County Schools for more than 30 years, Onslow County Schools Superintendent Kathy Spencer has announced her retirement.
Spencer told the Onslow County Board of Education of her plans Thursday night after they approved the 2013-14 budget.
Spencer said despite rumors she has no plans for further employment at the state or any other level; instead she�s looking forward to enjoying retirement and getting her grandchild into school.
Handing over the resignation letter was tough, she said, but the school system is in great shape with great executive leaders and community support.
�It�s not about Kathy Spencer. It�s about a community and a school system that�ll continue to grow,� she said.
Several members said they accepted her resignation letter, but did so with a heavy heart.
Board member Earl Taylor said he remembers when Spencer was a teacher and said that he was glad to have been able to serve on the board under her leadership, even if it was only for a year.
�You were such a good leader,� Taylor said, explaining that the school system has come far in the seven years she was superintendent, especially where technology and connecting students with the world outside of Onslow County was concerned.
Board Chairwoman Pam Thomas said she doesn�t believe that Spencer�s retirement will be the last the school system sees of her. Instead, Thomas told the board that she knows Spencer will still be advocating for children and education.
�She may be leaving us � but she�s still one of us,� Thomas said.
According to school officials, Spencer�s retirement is effective Aug. 1.
The board plans to reach out to former superintendent Ron Singletary, who retired seven years ago, handing the reins to Spencer, about possibly serving in an interim role. The board also plans to contact the North Carolina School Boards Association regarding the search.
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Bought this shirt from New Look quite a while ago now, I really liked the scalloped detail as I thought it was pretty unusual for a high street item, the quality felt really nice too for a sheer shirt. Some of them are so weird and scratchy! The colour sort of put me off, as you all know I like wearing pink, I just dont generally like pale colours as they wash me out. I was in two minds about returning it, but thought I'd give it another go. Just wore my Zara skirt with scallopped detail skirt. Lovely.
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The human mind relates with God in different ways. Some devotees look upon God as their lovers (Gopis and Krishna). Some serve God as their masters (Udhava). Certain devotees look upon God as their friend (Arjuna). Kurooramma looked upon God as her child (Yasoda). She had the motherly affection for God.
Kurooramma was a childless widow and settled in Guruvayoor as a devotee.She considered Lord Krishna as her own child, One day Bhagavan Shri krishna himself arrived at her house as a small Brahmin kid.
Kurooramma original name Gauri was born in AD 1570 . She grew-up as an ardent Krishna -bhakta .An elderly Brahmin Vedic Scholar of Vengilassery village's Kuroor-Illam married Gauri when she was still a child . However, she
became widow at the tender age of (16) before having any children .
The Namboodiri community in those days did not allow widows to participate in any social activities. Their only let out was to work in the kitchen and do prayers. Due to the merits of her previous birth and by the grace of God Kurooramma's mind always stayed with God.
God designed Kurooramma's life in that way with the purpose of drawing her closer towards him. She did not have anything to own. After her kitchen work she used to sit and pray. Very often she went on fasting. Gradually her divine mind led her to a New World. Her mind was purified. She has no emotions other than pure love. She looked upon others as her own children.
Like every Krishna-bhakta, Gauri too had a detached attitude towards
life . The death of her husband and forced solitude multiplied her
Krishna-bhakti . She accepted *BalaGopalan* as her own son .
" May BalaGopalan the little lad dark and lovely, appear before me
" was her constant prayer .
When God is worshipped as Sri Krishna , He is very soft hearted . In any
other form, God doesn't present Himself totally to His Bhaktas !.
Yes ! Krishna-bhakti is the unique method that gifts Sri Krishna ,
permanently !
After her kitchen work, Gauri used to sit and pray continuously . Very
often she went on fasting. Gradually her divine mind led her to a New
World . Her mind was purified. She has no emotions other than
Krishna-bhakti . Gauri's attitude was misunderstood by her
husband's relatives . They started ridiculing her cruelly finding
fault with everything she does . Finally, they all abandoned her and
moved away to a newly constructed house .
Bhagavan compensated Gauri for this complete loss of worldly support ,
by bestowing her *Krishna-realizatio n*. Her eyes filled with tears of
love at the sight of anybody . She got the emotion of a Mother whenever
she met anyone. Everybody adored her as own Mother. Thus Gauri became
Oh Arjuna, the God Almighty resides in every heart. (Bhagavath Geetha)
Her eyes filled with tears of love at the sight of anybody. She got the emotion of a mother whenever she met anyone. Everybody treated her as his or her own mother.
Kurooramma was getting old. Almost everyone had left this world in her family. Even though Amma was treated like a family member by others Amma felt God was the only solace to her. So she spent her whole time in prayers. At that time there were two other famous devotees. One was a monk named Vilwamangalathu Swami and the other was King. Lord Krishna appeared before those three devotees at the same time and asked about their wishes.
The monk requested the God to appear before him at the time of his puja (worship) and accept all his offerings.Kurooramma was getting old. In that abandoned state , she needed asupport and felt Bala-Goplan is the only solace to her. Therefore,
Kurooramma prayed "". " Oh my BalaGopala ! I have nobody
but You !. So be with me always. Do not leave me as You did with Yashoda
Next day itself , Bhagavan appeared as a Brahmin Kid "Unni" ,
in front of Kurooramma . Due to His Yoga-Maya , she could not recognize
Him as Bhagavan. She treated him as her own child. She loved him, cared
for him, chastised him and took care of him .
To childless Kururamma, Bhagavan served as her son. He lived with her,
played with her and even made her angry with His childhood-mischiefs . He
helped her in all household chores as a dutiful son does for his beloved
Mother. Since Unni's arrival , Kurooramma lived in great joy .
Krishnan [Unnikrishnan] used to help Krooramma in picking up the flowers and arrange for pooja. One day when Amma was getting the puffed rice ready, the naughty Unnikrishnan mixed the puffed rice and husk together. Amma disciplined him. She told him not to touch those things because they are for offerings to God. But Unni did not seem to care. He did the same again and again. Amma couldn't bear any more. So she got him and put him in a big pot and closed it with another pot, which is used for frying rice. Krishna was making noise from there. After a few minutes the noise stopped. Then Amma got worried and looked in and saw Unni lying very tired. She felt bad and took him out and started to pamper him. He suddenly got up; mixed the rice and husk again which was kept separated by Amma and ran fast from there.
At that time Villwamangalam Swamy in his house was getting ready for his daily puja. But Bhagavan did not come! He was sad and got desperate. Then, suddenly, to his surprise, he saw the Bhagavan [God] running towards him. His holy body was fully smeared with charcoal powder. To the confused Swamiyar, Bhavagan explained in detail what really had happened to him. With childlike simplicity he told, "Kurooramma" put me in a pot and closed it with another pot, which is usually used to fry rice. That is why my whole body became dirty with charcoal and that is the reason for my late arrival. Villwamangalam Swamy thought to himself, " what? The Bhagavan [God], whose darsan even the great sages consider as a rare thing, is here locked by a lady! He respected Kurooramma with his whole heart.
In the year AD 1640 , Kurooramma prayed to Bhagavan to take her to His
abode . And Bhaktavalsalan immediately took her to Sri Vaikunatam .
After Kurooramma's disappearance without leaving even her mortal
remains , her abandoned home too disintegrated . However, it's
premises containing Bhagavan Krishna's divine presence, remained
under divine protection for nearly (360) years culminating in the recent
consecration of Kurooramma Sri Krishna Temple there .
Bhagavan Sri Krishna states in Bhagavad Gita ( 12.5-8) :
* "Those attached to Impersonal Brahman, experience great
difficulty to attain steadiness in My formless un-manifested aspect .
* But, Bhaktas worship Me easily as `Ishta-Deva' , surrendering
all actions to Me , setting Me as their goal, and meditating on Me with
focused Bhakti . They attain Me swiftly . * Therefore, fix your
mind on Me ( Sri Krishna) , and establish your intelligence in Me alone;
thereafter you will abide solely in Me. There is no doubt about it.
The Famous devotional song *Kani kanum neram* was composed by Kurooramma a great devotee of Sree Guruvayoorappan
Kani kanum neram kamala nethrante
Niramerum manja thukil charthi
Kanaka kingini valakal mothiram
Aninju kanenam bhagavane (2)
Narakauriyay aravindakshante
Cheriya nalathe kalikalum
Thirumey shobhayum thazhuki pookunnen
Aduthu va unni kani kanman
Malarvathil kanthan vasudevathmajan
Pularkale padi kuzhaloothi
Kelukelu ennu kilungum kanchana
Chilampittodiva kani kanman (kanikanum)
Shishukkalayalla saghimarum thanum
Pashukkale meychu nadakkumbol
Vishakkumbol venna kavarnnunnum krishna
Vashathu va unni kani kanan
Vaarya shreekade thukilum varikonda
Arayalin kombathirunnoro
Sheelakkedukal paranjum bharichum
Neela karvarna kanikanman
Ethire pokumbom arike vannoru
Puthumayayulla vachanangal
Madhuramam vannam paranjum pal
Mandasmithavum thooki va kanikanman
Kani kanum neram kamala nethrante
Niramerum manja thukil charthi
Kanaka kingini valakal mothiram
Aninju kanenam bhagavane
Sri Krishna Bhakti Chethi Mandaram Tulsi
Jai Shri Krishna


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Emily StoweAssociate Professor of Biology
Educational Background
- PhD University of Missouri-Columbia
- NSF post-doctoral fellowship: Indiana University-Bloomington
- BA College of Wooster
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Light regulated developmental processes in photosynthetic organisms. I use molecular genetic and physiological approaches to study how photosynthetic organisms (plants and cyanobacteria) adapt to changes in their light environment. My current research focuses on how the cyanobacterium Fremyella diplosiphon adapts its photosynthetic apparatus to changes in light color in a process called complementary chromatic adaptation. Ultimately I would like to put the molecular understanding of complementary chromatic adaptation that we are developing into an ecological and evolutionary context.


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Chris Corde necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 34 diseños de 5 diseñadores freelance.
PlayerDugout (http://www.playerdugout.com)
Player Dugout is a recreational sports management website focused on the player. It allows recreational players to create a professional profile that can consolidate detailed statistics from many different leagues, maintain career statistics, upload photos and videos, and create a social network of like-minded individuals and organizations.
Recreational baseball and softball players. Typically non-sophisticated users, but users who are likely used to using sports boxscores from mlb.com, yahoo.com, etc.
As part of the website, users can create their own profiles and have the statistics tracked from the leagues and games they play in. Right now, users are required to enter in statistics in an ordinary way (see standard_scoring.bmp - attached). This requires that the numbers be entered in manually.
I would like users to be able to enter a score more naturally, by viewing a baseball field on the screen and updating the action in more of a live format. This would allow much more detailed scoring of the game and give users a more dynamic feel.
The design I am looking for would be the actual scoring widget. A very simple mockup is attached (mockup.gif). The winning design will incorporate the best functional design with the coolest and most engaging user experience. You have no restrictions on colors or even layout. Just remember that the website is currently using the standard design in the screenshot. The company logo is also attached.
In the end I'd like to receive:
- Background image of the widget (field or whatever else you use)
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Photographers and Poets
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Saturday post and it's photographers and poets. Above is a photo of one of the lanterns downtown on Cape Ann MA decorated with a beautiful hanging plant.
Below the photo is an awesome cacti in a clay bowl that now decorates my dining room table. Because my house has major southern exposure cacti seem to grow the best here.
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Your Sunday Best
Haiku that I wrote at a writing workshop at the Manchester Library this morning, where we had fifteen minutes to just write anything we wanted to, is below this next photo.


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9.3.6 Changes of Extreme Events
In this section, possible future changes in extreme weather and climate phenomena or events (discussed in Chapter 2) will be assessed from global models. Regional information derived from global models concerning extremes will be discussed in Chapter 10.
Although the global models have improved over time (Chapter 8), they still have limitations that affect the simulation of extreme events in terms of spatial resolution, simulation errors, and parametrizations that must represent processes that cannot yet be included explicitly in the models, particularly dealing with clouds and precipitation (Meehl et al., 2000d). Yet we have confidence in many of the qualitative aspects of the model simulations since they are able to reproduce reasonably well many of the features of the observed climate system not only in terms of means but also of variability associated with extremes (Chapter 8). Simulations of 20th century climate have shown that including known climate forcings (e.g., greenhouse gases, aerosols, solar) leads to improved simulations of the climate conditions we have already observed. Ensembles of climate change experiments are now being performed to enable us to better quantify changes of extremes.
184.108.40.206 Temperature
Models described in the IPCC First Assessment Report (Mitchell et al., 1990) showed that a warmer mean temperature increases the probability of extreme warm days and decreases the probability of extreme cold days. This result has appeared consistently in a number of more recent different climate model configurations (Dai et al., 2001; Yonetani and Gordon, 2001). There is also a decrease in diurnal temperature range (DTR) since the night-time temperature minima warm faster than the daytime maxima in many locations (e.g., Dai et al., 2001). Although there is some regional variation as noted in Chapter 10, some of these changes in DTR have also been seen over a number of areas of the world in observations (see Chapter 2). In general, the pattern of change in return values for 20-year extreme temperature events from an equilibrium simulation for doubled CO2 with a global atmospheric model coupled to a non-dynamic slab ocean shows moderate increases over oceans and larger increases over land masses (Zwiers and Kharin, 1998; Figure 9.29). This result from a slab ocean configuration without ocean currents is illustrative and could vary from model to model, though it is similar to results from the fully coupled version in a subsequent study (Kharin and Zwiers, 2000).
The greatest increase in the 20-year return values of daily maximum temperature (Figure 9.29, top) is found in central and southeast North America, central and south-east Asia and tropical Africa, where there is a decrease in soil moisture content. Large extreme temperature increases are also seen over the dry surface of North Africa. In contrast, the west coast of North America is affected by increased precipitation resulting in moister soil and more moderate increases in extreme temperature. There are small areas of decrease in the Labrador Sea and Southern Ocean that are associated with changes in ocean temperature. The changes in the return values of daily minimum temperature (Figure 9.29, bottom) are larger than those of daily maximum temperature over land areas and high latitude oceans where snow and ice retreat. Somewhat larger changes are found over land masses and the Arctic while smaller increases in extreme minimum temperatures occur at the margins of the polar oceans. Thus, there is some asymmetry between the change in the extremes of minimum and maximum temperature (with a bigger increase for minima than maxima). This has to do with the change in the nature of the contact between atmosphere and the surface (e.g., minima increase sharply where ice and snow cover have retreated exposing either ocean or land, maxima increase more where the land surface has dried). Consequently there is a seasonal dependence related to changes in underlying surface conditions, which indroduces uncertainties in some regions in some models (Chapter 10).
Simulations suggest that both the mean and standard deviation of temperature are likely to change with a changed climate, and the relative contribution of the mean and standard deviation changes depends on how much each moment changes. Increased temperature variance adds to the probability of extreme high temperature events over and above what could be expected simply from increases in the mean alone. The increased variance of daily temperature in summer in northern mid-continental areas noted above has also been seen in other global models (Gregory and Mitchell, 1995). However, as noted in Chapter 10, such changes can vary from region to region and model to model (e.g., Buishand and Beersma (1996), who showed some small decreases over an area of Europe). The change in the mean is usually larger than the change in variance for most climate change simulations. Climate models have also projected decreased variability of daily temperature in winter over mid-continental Europe (Gregory and Mitchell, 1995). Such a decrease is partly related to a reduction of cold extremes, which are primarily associated with the increased mean of the daily minimum temperature. The detrimental effect of extreme summer heat is likely to be further exacerbated by increased atmospheric moisture. One model scenario shows an increase of about 5°C in July mean "heat index" (a measure which includes both the effects of temperature and moisture, leading to changes in the heat index which are larger than changes in temperature alone; it measures effects on human comfort; see further discussion in Chapter 10) over the southeastern USA by the year 2050 (Delworth et al., 2000). Changes in the heating and cooling degree days are another likely extreme temperature-related effect of future greenhouse warming. For example, analysis of these measures shows a decrease in heating degree days for Canada and an increase in cooling degree days in the southwest USA in model simulations of future climate with increased greenhouse gases (Zwiers and Kharin, 1998; Kharin and Zwiers, 2000), though this can be considered a general feature associated with an increase in temperature.
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August 20, 2002
Release # 02-232
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
Arctic Cat has received 73 reports of broken front suspensions, 10 of which resulted in injuries to riders, including a shoulder rotator cuff injury, and bumps and bruises.
The recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green. They have the brand name "Arctic Cat" written on both sides of the vehicle. The recall includes the following ATV model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400 i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and 13-digit model number available when they call or visit the firm's web site to determine if an ATV is included in the recall. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. The model number is included in the registration materials received at the time of purchase.
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs from June 2001 through June 12, 2002 for between $4,000 and $6,500.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's web site at www.arctic-cat.com. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.
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Jerryjamesstone necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 362 diseños de 93 diseñadores freelance.
Trak.ly lets websites and blogs fully monitor and understand the conversation about their content. It provides real-time metrics for every story along with metrics for both Twitter and Facebook. Social bookmarking sites like Digg, Google Buzz, Reddit and Stumble Upon are also part of the dialogue.
We already have interest from TIME.com, Gizmodo and Lifehacker in using this product.
Bloggers, Websites and Content Creators use Trak.ly to manage and understand their content's reach beyond simple branding. Social Media Consultants will also use this tool for managing Twitter and Facebook fan pages. This are the trailblazer of New Media, like Mashable and TechCrunch.
We need a logo that represents an innovative social media tool that is light, simple, modern and attractive. It has to stand out amongst the crowd.
1. Incorporating an animal track is okay but not preferred so it has to really work and not be cartoon-y
2. Hate to say it but think Web 2.0
For example, we love the Facebook logo as the facebook F is both recognizable a both a logo and the font:
Facebook font: http://skagitpud.org/images/uploads…k-logo.jpg
Facebook logo: http://www.textually.org/tv/archive…k-logo.png
Trak.ly will be a mobile app and a web app. The logo/typeface should take that into consideration. Here is what I currently did, yes I know it is horrible.
Trak.ly website logo: http://trak.ly/images/logo.gif
Trak.ly mobile logo: http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofil…3856_n.jpg
The word you want to stylize is: Trak.ly
Here is something we want to avoid:
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CAMP TAJI, Iraq - "Left, left, left, right," the 30-man platoon of Iraqi Police in training shouted in Arabic while marching to their next class.
The Military Police Platoon from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment developed a 10-day preparatory class to implement the basics for Iraqi Police recruits prior to attending the Baghdad Police Academy which initiates them as official police officers.
"This course is designed to give who we call 'Baby IPs' a basic understanding on what their job will consist of," said Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Brinson, the MP Platoon's top sergeant for HHC, 1st Squadron, 7th Cav. Regt.
The trainees, waiting to attend the academy, come from various stations in the surrounding area to learn basic policeman skills, he added. It's an orientation, ensuring all baby IPs go into the academy on the same level of general knowledge.
"The training covers basics on ethics, principles, Iraqi law, first aid, basic rifle marksmanship, responding to a crime scene and search techniques in various scenarios. The recruits follow a structured daily schedule emphasizing teamwork and discipline," said Brinson, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native.
The 10 days are spent introducing the material in the classroom and then actively applying them. The last two days consist of practical exercises that incorporate the entirety of the course.
"Everything learned has to be applied during the hands on scenarios. The situations gradually get harder to test their understanding," explained Brinson. "Everything is a perishable skill; they have to practice it in order to retain it. They understand the task; they are definitely learning what they need to know to be successful."
"The trainees get better every day. The course helps them become good IPs and work with the coalition forces to do our job," said Iraqi Police 1st Lt. Hesham Saman Ali Sauba Boor, a course instructor.
Each IP station is responsible for sending an academy graduated officer to teach the new IP recruits various topics. Military personnel rotate through as instructors from the MP Platoon and are also assisted by the Iraqi Army liaison officers.
"Having the IP officers teach them accomplishes a lot; it mainly helps the Iraqi Police force become self-sufficient," Brinson said. "It's another step in the progress to make security forces stronger."
As he watched the IP recruits successfully complete a bounding exercise, Brinson noted, "I see the trainees take more pride in themselves, this course is helping them to become a cohesive unit to accomplish the mission."
Staer Gabar Abedallah, a trainee, shared that he chose to become an Iraqi Police officer to serve his country, secure his community and stop the terrorists.
"The training is a great opportunity to concentrate on training and help the Iraqi people move forward in self governance," said Stonington, Ill. native, Sgt. David Ashbridge, a military police team leader for HHC, 1st Squadron, 7th Cav. Regt.


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Hello all! I'm trying to install FLTK as a static library (after the headaches win32 API gave me I see RAD as a very good thing).
I got FLTK v2.0 alpha r8800 and I am trying to build it using a basic 'make install'
This is the output:
I am not new to programming, but I admit this is my first time doing manual compiling (I usually use code::blocks that auto-configures MinGW)Code:...>make install makefile:28: makeinclude: No such file or directory if test -f config.status; then \ ./config.status --recheck; \ ./config.status; \ else \ ./configure; \ fi checking or gcc... gcc checking for C compiler default output file name.. configure: error: C compiler cannot create executables See 'config.log' for more details. make: *** [makeinclude] Error 77
I am quite stumped, as Google stated Error 77 to be the absence of a compiler (which I have, and the EV PATH included)
Please help with this compilation (maybe also give me a way to have it built in a custom location)


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|Who wouldn't love to find this picture of their ancestors?
The application may have included additional documents explaining the purpose of the trip.
|This supplemental letter to this family's application explains why they moved to Belgium, as well as a parent's name.
|These few sentences provide a date and place of birth, immigration date, residence,
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I have vector data fed into a database which returns a report at province level upon querying. This is implemented in a web tool.
I want to add an extra functionality at point level, where I can input lat/lon and run a spatial query to calculate some attribute, say distance to coast, based on that point. Let us assume I have data which contains the distance from centroid of the province.
Please suggest me an open source approach to implement this. How feasible would it be to divide the province into grids and dynamically take up the values?


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This blog post is part of the OSC Five Core Leader Functions series that features several guest bloggers.
Of the five core leader functions – strengthen, mitigate, identify, treat and reintegrate—the most problematic for many leaders is the "treat" part. They certainly are given enough training in identifying symptoms, but they often have a tough time with their portion of the "treat" part. After all, that's medical's job.
I am known for taking a few trips down metaphor lane from time to time when talking about stress. So, perhaps a metaphor might help in understanding the leader's role in their Sailor's treatment.
We will have achieved our goal of reducing stigma when depression or PTSD is viewed like a knee injury. If you were to see one of your Sailors limping along on a bad knee, you wouldn't ignore it. You'd probably ask about it and ensure they were seen by medical. You'd also ensure that your Sailor was on track with their treatment to get back to full duty.
There are two key things the leaders do. First, they are aware of what is going on with their subordinates and, second, they support them in their treatment. The knee injury is kind of easy because it is visible. The stress injury can be more difficult. Being aware of what is going on with your people takes a little more effort. First you have to get to know them, earn their trust and then develop the ability to pick up on subtle signs and behaviors. This is where the stress continuum can help. It gives you some categories and a list of behaviors as a sort of cheat sheet to check yourself. If you think someone needs help, support their effort to find the right help and make sure they stick to a treatment program. It's not easy to find the balance between respecting privacy and knowing when to intervene, but the extra effort will be worth it.
It doesn't matter whether your people are hurting physically or mentally. When they are hurt, we need to be able to pick up on it and then make sure they get the help they need. You don't have to be the therapist, but you just have to make sure they are able to get to the one they need.
Captain Hammer is the director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. Prior to being the director of DCoE, Capt. Hammer served as the director of the Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control at the Naval Medical Center (also known as NCCOSC), San Diego, California. Captain Hammer has personally trained thousands of service members in operational stress control, psychological health and traumatic brain injury topics.
Related posts:
Now I Have OSC – What Do I Do With It?
OSC's Five Core Leader Functions
Conversation with a Cruiser CO: Practical Ways to Mitigate Stress
Success at Sea


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Young girls across the length and breadth of Japan had the opportunity to participate in FIFA's Live Your Goal programme during the recent FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. A total of 20 festivals were conducted for young female players, many of whom had not previously played the game, but may have now taken their first steps towards being the next Yoko Tanaka or Kumi Yokoyama, two notable Young Nadeshiko heroines.
The aim of the Live Your Goals festivals, timed to coincide with the U-20 showpiece, was to stimulate female interest in football across the 12-15 age bracket. Supplementing the Japan Football Association's (JFA) 'Nadeshiko Vision', the festivals also sought to encourage ongoing adult support so as to enhance a suitable environment for young female players.
The timing of the festivals meant many of the participants were able to attend Japan 2012 matches as part of the programme, allowing the youngsters a first-hand opportunity to see the pathway down which football can lead. Indeed, with Japan the current world champions and also recently winning a silver medal at the London Olympic Games, the east Asian nation is perfectly placed to push the Live Your Goals message.
Over 1500 young players took part across many of Japan's major cities including, notably, the Fukushima and Miyagi regions, which were hugely devastated after last year's earthquake and tsunami. The latter hosted two Japan matches during the tournament, while the former witnessed a pre-tournament international between Japan and Canada, meaning the youngsters of the respective regions were able to witness their nation's young idols at close quarters.
"It was very good experience for me," said national team star Nozomi Fujita, who like a number of her team-mates, helped out at some of the festivals. "In Japan we don't so often see girls gather and enjoy football like this. It was also a good promotion for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and I hope these girls had their interest in football stimulated as a result. I hope this festival will be a trigger to increase the number of players, teams and opportunities."
The FIFA Live Your Goals campaign, which was introduced in 2011 for the FIFA Women's World Cup™ in Germany, has also been launched recently in Azerbaijan and Costa Rica; host nations for the 2012 and 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cups.
Leaving a legacy
The festivals in Japan were held as an essential part of FIFA's legacy programme for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
"We'd like to make it a real legacy and have it make an impact on our football development," said Eiji Ueda, Chairman of the JFA's Women's Committee. "We are conducting a project for this and we will continue to see and develop this fruit and also to expand it to other areas as well."
It is intended that the project will be expanded to the entire country, with information and resources to be provided by FIFA to all of Japan's 47 prefectural Football Associations.
The next generation of stars may well be unearthed via the programme, but the primary intention is simply to have girls take pleasure in the beautiful game.
"I enjoyed it very much," said one enthused participant. "We had various kinds of small side games and ball activities, which were all very interesting. I like football very much but I could not play because we don't have enough team-mates. So I could make many new friends and it was a very good occasion for me."


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Matt McLaughlin necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 5 diseños de 3 diseñadores freelance.
The Stanford Ad Network, the business branch of Stanford University's student government, has partnered with CourseRank.com (a Stanford startup) to sell advertising on the website to major corporate clients. The web platform is already used by 55,000 students at over 25 schools after launching last year. We are a dynamic company in the center of Silicon Valley innovation and located at the heart of Stanford campus. We want to communicate an image of energy, vigor, and innovation.
We will be emailing your design (describing CourseRank.com) to corporate clients that want to reach college students. We are already working with the New York Times, and would like to aggressively approach clients from Rolling Stone Magazine and Time Magazine to American Airlines and BMW.
We are looking for a 1-2 page "media kit" that describes the services provided by CourseRank.com, the demographic it reaches (college students), and the innovative ways we can target PARTICULAR students with advertising based on their school, year, major, and even their GPA.
We want the information to be presented clearly, but we want the client to be excited. We have an unmatched ability to reach the PRECISE demographic desired by the client. We want to communicate this: "Want your ad to be seen only by seniors at Cornell, majoring in Chinese, with 3.7 GPAs or higher? We can do that!"
We had our in-house designer (a student) come up with some ideas (see attached files) but they were not polished or professional enough for us to send out to potential clients. We want images to show more than schools - we want to show students to get clients thinking about the population they are trying to reach, and the lucrative returns they can expect from working with us.
We would like the design to be similar in format to the attachment "CR Rate Sheet." We don't require something completely new and unique. We would just like for the "CR Rate Sheet" to look more professional and engaging. We want the numbers within the text to stand out and the colors to flow.
You can find additional material at CourseRank.com, and click individual schools for additional images.


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What's that you're doing, Mr. Böss?
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… has been with Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg for 29 years
"I'm measuring a bushing that I just made using a computer-controlled lathe. The radius of this bushing has to be exactly 61.20 millimeters and it is! The finished bushing, or, to put it more simply, metal ring that was produced in a high-precision process, can now be installed in the undercarriage of an Airbus A320 where it serves as a guide for a movable pin. I now have to move right on to the next bushing, and so I reprogram the CNC lathe accordingly.
If necessary, I exchange the tools on the machine, depending on the nature and dimensions of the bushing. When every-
thing is ready, I fix the bronze, steel or aluminum workpiece in place. The lathe machine produces a bushing in about three
or four minutes. You drill the hole, cut out the workpiece to the required size and shape with a carbide tool and finally use a finishing tool. I usually produce bushings for Airbus but sometimes also for historical planes like the Ju 52/3m."


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Schrödinger's Cat
In 1935 Schrodinger published an essay describing the conceptual problems in Quantum mechanics. A brief paragraph in this essay described the cat paradox:
"One can even set up quite ridiculous cases. A cat is penned up in a steel chamber, along with the following diabolical device (which must be secured against direct interference by the cat): in a Geiger counter there is a tiny bit of radioactive substance, so small that perhaps in the course of one hour one of the atoms decays, but also, with equal probability, perhaps none; if it happens, the counter tube discharges and through a relay releases a hammer which shatters a small flask of hydrocyanic acid. If one has left this entire system to itself for an hour, one would say that the cat still lives if meanwhile no atom has decayed. The first atomic decay would have poisoned it. The Psi function for the entire system would express this by having in it the living and the dead cat (pardon the expression) mixed or smeared out in equal parts.
It is typical of these cases that an indeterminacy originally restricted to the atomic domain becomes transformed into macroscopic indeterminacy, which can then be resolved by direct observation. That prevents us from so naively accepting as valid a "blurred model" for representing reality. In itself it would not embody anything unclear or contradictory. There is a difference between a shaky or out-of-focus photograph and a snapshot of clouds and fog banks.
We know that superposition of possible outcomes must exist simultaneously at a microscopic level because we can observe interference effects from these. We know (at least most of us know) that the cat in the box is dead, alive or dying and not in a smeared out state between the alternatives. When and how does the model of many microscopic possibilities resolve itself into a particular macroscopic state? When and how does the fog bank of microscopic possibilities transform itself to the blurred picture we have of a definite macroscopic state. That is the measurement problem and Schrodinger's cat is a simple and elegant explanations of that problem."
1 E. Schrodinger, "Die gegenwartige Situation in der Quantenmechanik," Naturwissenschaftern. 23 : pp. 807-812; 823-823, 844-849. (1935). English translation: John D. Trimmer, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 124, 323-38 (1980), Reprinted in Quantum Theory and Measurement, p 152 (1983).
Related articles
- Who Let the Cat out of the Bag? (pbs.org)


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Baseball America's 2013 Draft Report Card
Baseball America has released its 2013 draft report cards with multiple White Sox draftees receiving top honors in various categories.
Right-hander Tyler Danish, who was selected in the second round by the Sox, was tabbed by the publication as the No. 2 Player Closest to the Majors among high school draftees in 2013. Danish posted a 1.20 ERA (4 ER/30.0 IP) with 28 strikeouts over 15 games (one start) between Advanced Rookie Bristol and Class A Kannapolis.
The Sox first-round pick (17th overall), Tim Anderson was ranked to have the Third-Best Pro Debut among junior college players, while shortstop Toby Thomas was ranked fifth. Anderson batted .277 (74-267) with 10 doubles, five triples, a home run, 21 RBI and 24 stolen bases over 68 games with Kannapolis. Thomas hit .319 (67-210) with 10 doubles, four triples, four home runs and 30 RBI over 51 games with Bristol.
Outfielder Adam Engel, who was drafted in the 19th round, was named the Fourth-Fastest Runner and Fourth-Best Athlete in the draft. Engel led the Pioneer League with 31 stolen bases, including stealing a season-high three bases on three separate occasions.
Third-round pick, Jacob May was rated by Baseball America to have the Fourth-Most Intriguing Background in the 2013 draft. May's father, Lee Jr., is currently serving as the Mariners hitting coordinator, his grandfather, Lee Sr., was a three-time all-star outfielder and his uncle, Carlos, was a two-time all-star and a former first-round pick of the White Sox in 1966.
Below is Baseball America's 2013 White Sox draft report card:
Best Pure Hitter: Tim Anderson
Best Power Hitter: Trey Michalczewski
Fastest Runner: Adam Engel/Jacob May
Best Defensive Player: Adam Engel
Best Fastball: Brad Goldberg/Thaddius Lowry/ Tyler Danish
Best Secondary Pitch: Tyler Danish
Best Pro Debut: Tim Anderson/Toby Thomas/Adam Engel/Brad Goldberg/Tyler Danish
Best Athlete: Tim Anderson
Most Intriguing Background: Jacob May/James Dykstra/Cody Yount
Closest to the Majors: Tyler Danish/Brad Goldberg
Best Late-Round Pick: Matt Ball


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The ninth season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE came to a conclusion Tuesday night when Eliana Girard and Chehon Wespi-Tschopp were crowned the winners during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. Girard, 21, from West Palm Beach, FL, and Wespi-Tschopp, 23, from Zurich, Switzerland, received the most of America's votes and danced off with the cash prize of $125,000 each. Fellow finalists Tiffany Maher and Cyrus Spencer were eliminated as host Cat Deeley revealed the voting results.
"What I have imagined winning would feel like was like winning the lottery," said Eliana Girard. "I hoped for it every single day and when it actually happened I felt like my life was complete. Whatever happens afterwards doesn't matter because all my dreams have come true! And I want to take the time to thank all the fans for their support, because they don't realize how much they helped me get through this! And of course my family too! I love you guys and thank you a bazillion times over!"
"Winning SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE gives me the most unbelievable and rewarding feeling," said Chehon Wespi-Tschopp. "It is a truly special ending to my journey, far beyond anything that I thought possible. It gives me a great sense of accomplishment that all the hard work that I've put in since starting ballet at 13 was completely worth it. I'd like to thank this show for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, and to all my supporters who have made me believe in my talents, and most importantly, my parents, who have always been there for me and sacrificed so much for me to pursue my dream!"
In addition to naming America's Favorite Dancers, the Season Nine finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE featured performances by this season's Top 20 dancers. The celebration also showcased the judges' favorite routines from the season – including a special performance by Dragon House Crew, who were introduced, along with fellow member and runner-up Cyrus Spencer, in the Atlanta audition episode. The season finale also featured a special appearance by Carly Rae Jepsen who performed her new single, "This Kiss."
Last week, Nigel announced the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Experience, a three-day dance convention filled with classes, seminars, a mock audition and performances during which participants can learn, watch and be inspired by their favorite SYTYCD dancers and choreographers. The first clinic will take place from Sept. 21-23 at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. For details, please click here.
Also, this season's Top 10 dancers will participate in the 30-city SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour 2012. Tickets are on sale now for the tour, which kicks off in San Diego, CA, on Tuesday, Oct. 23. More details can be found right here.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment and dick clark productions. The series is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance. Follow the series on Twitter at @DANCEonFOX and join the discussion at #sytycd.
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Bill would change ways Maine moose permit are issued
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) � A public hearing is being held in Augusta on a bill that would increase the number of moose hunting permits in Maine based on the latest moose population estimate.
The Legislature's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee is holding public hearings Tuesday on seven different wildlife bills.
One of those bills would make a number of changes to Maine's moose-lottery system.
Besides increasing the number of permits based on the moose population, the bill also proposes changing the way moose permits are issued from the current chance lottery system to a drawing in which persons who apply over a number of consecutive years may be guaranteed to receive permits.