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FS2: Functional Streams for Scala
FS2 is a library for purely functional, effectful, and polymorphic stream processing library in the Scala programming language. Its design goals are compositionality, expressiveness, resource safety, and speed. The name is a modified acronym for Functional Streams for Scala (FSS, or FS2).
FS2 is available for Scala 2.12, Scala 2.13, and Scala.js. FS2 is built upon two major functional libraries for Scala, Cats, and Cats-Effect. Regardless of those dependencies, FS2 core types (streams and pulls) are polymorphic in the effect type (as long as it is compatible with
cats-effect typeclasses), and thus FS2 can be used with other effect libraries, such as Monix.
Prior to the 0.9 release in 2016, FS2 was known as
scalaz-stream, which was based on the
scalaz library.
Getting Started
Quick links:
- Microsite
- About the library
- How to get latest version
- API docs: fs2-core, fs2-io, fs2-reactive-streams, fs2-experimental
- Docs and getting help
Where to get the latest version
The latest version is 2.2.x. See the badge at the top of the README for the exact version number.
If upgrading from the 1.0 series, see the release notes for 2.0.0 for help with upgrading.
// available for 2.12, 2.13
libraryDependencies += "co.fs2" %% "fs2-core" % "2.2.1" // For cats 2 and cats-effect 2
// optional I/O library
libraryDependencies += "co.fs2" %% "fs2-io" % "2.2.1"
// optional reactive streams interop
libraryDependencies += "co.fs2" %% "fs2-reactive-streams" % "2.2.1"
// optional experimental library
libraryDependencies += "co.fs2" %% "fs2-experimental" % "2.2.1"
The fs2-core library is also supported on Scala.js:
libraryDependencies += "co.fs2" %%% "fs2-core" % "2.2.1"
There are detailed migration guides for migrating from older versions.
FS2 is a streaming I/O library. The design goals are compositionality, expressiveness, resource safety, and speed. Here's a simple example of its use:
import cats.effect.{Blocker, ExitCode, IO, IOApp, Resource}
import cats.implicits._
import fs2.{io, text, Stream}
import java.nio.file.Paths
object Converter extends IOApp {
val converter: Stream[IO, Unit] = Stream.resource(Blocker[IO]).flatMap { blocker =>
def fahrenheitToCelsius(f: Double): Double =
(f - 32.0) * (5.0/9.0)
io.file.readAll[IO](Paths.get("testdata/fahrenheit.txt"), blocker, 4096)
.filter(s => !s.trim.isEmpty && !s.startsWith("//"))
.map(line => fahrenheitToCelsius(line.toDouble).toString)
.through(io.file.writeAll(Paths.get("testdata/celsius.txt"), blocker))
def run(args: List[String]): IO[ExitCode] =
This will construct a program that reads lines incrementally from
testdata/fahrenheit.txt, skipping blank lines and commented lines. It then parses temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit, converts these to Celsius, UTF-8 encodes the output, and writes incrementally to
testdata/celsius.txt, using constant memory. The input and output files will be closed upon normal termination or if exceptions occur.
Note that this example is specialised to
IO for simplicity, but
Stream is fully polymorphic in the effect type (the
F[_] in
Stream[F, A]), as long as
F[_] is compatible with the
cats-effect typeclasses.
The library supports a number of other interesting use cases:
- Zipping and merging of streams: A streaming computation may read from multiple sources in a streaming fashion, zipping or merging their elements using an arbitrary function. In general, clients have a great deal of flexibility in what sort of topologies they can define, due to
Streambeing a first class entity with a very rich algebra of combinators.
- Dynamic resource allocation: A streaming computation may allocate resources dynamically (for instance, reading a list of files to process from a stream built off a network socket), and the library will ensure these resources get released upon normal termination or if exceptions occur.
- Nondeterministic and concurrent processing: A computation may read from multiple input streams simultaneously, using whichever result comes back first, and a pipeline of transformations can allow for nondeterminism and queueing at each stage. Due to several concurrency combinators and data structures, streams can be used as light-weight, declarative threads to build complex concurrent behaviour compositionally.
These features mean that FS2 goes beyond streaming I/O to offer a very general and declarative model for arbitrary control flow.
Documentation and getting help
- There are Scaladoc API documentations for the core library, which defines and implements the core types for streams and pulls, as well as the type aliases for pipes and sinks. The
iolibrary provides FS2 bindings for NIO-based file I/O and TCP/UDP networking.
- The official guide is a good starting point for learning more about the library.
- The documentation page is intended to serve as a list of all references, including conference presentation recordings, academic papers, and blog posts, on the use and implementation of
- The FAQ has frequently asked questions. Feel free to open issues or PRs with additions to the FAQ!
- Also feel free to come discuss and ask/answer questions in the gitter channel and/or on StackOverflow using the tag FS2. Gitter will generally get you a quicker answer.
Projects using FS2
If you have a project you'd like to include in this list, either open a PR or let us know in the gitter channel and we'll add a link to it here.
- canoe: A purely functional library for building Telegram chatbots.
- chromaprint: A Scala implementation of the Chromaprint/AcoustID audio fingerprinting algorithm, built with fs2 streams / Cats Effect.
- circe-fs2: Streaming JSON manipulation with circe.
- doobie: Pure functional JDBC built on fs2.
- fs2-aws: FS2 streams to interact with AWS utilities
- fs2-blobstore: Minimal, idiomatic, stream-based Scala interface for key/value store implementations.
- fs2-cassandra: Cassandra bindings for fs2.
- fs2-columns: a
Chunkthat uses shapeless to store
case classdata column-wise.
- fs2-cron: FS2 streams based on cron expressions.
- fs2-crypto: TLS support for fs2.
- fs2-elastic: Simple client for Elasticsearch.
- fs2-google-pubsub: A Google Cloud Pub/Sub implementation using fs2 and cats-effect.
- fs2-grpc: gRPC implementation for FS2 / Cats Effect.
- fs2-http: Http server and client library implemented in fs2.
- fs2-jms: JMS connectors for FS2 streams
- fs2-kafka
- fd4s/fs2-kafka: Functional Kafka Streams for Scala.
- spinoco/fs2-kafka: Simple client for Apache Kafka.
- fs2-mail: Fully asynchronous java non-blocking email client using fs2.
- fs2-rabbit: RabbitMQ stream-based client built on top of Fs2.
- fs2-reactive-streams: A reactive streams implementation for fs2.
- fs2-redis: Redis stream-based client built on top of Fs2 / Cats Effect.
- fs2-ssh: A wrapper around Apache SSHD targeting cats-effect and fs2.
- fs2-zk: Simple Apache Zookeeper bindings for fs2.
- fs2-ftp: Simple client for Ftp/Ftps/Sftp using fs2 and cats-effect.
- http4s: Minimal, idiomatic Scala interface for HTTP services using fs2.
- mongosaur: fs2-based MongoDB driver.
- scarctic: fs2-based driver for MAN/AHL's Arctic data store.
- scodec-protocols: A library for working with libpcap files. Contains many interesting pipes (e.g., working with time series and playing back streams at various rates).
- scodec-stream: A library for streaming binary decoding and encoding, built using fs2 and scodec.
- streamz: A library that supports the conversion of Akka Stream
Flows and
Sinks to and from FS2
Pipes and
Sinks, respectively. It also supports the usage of Apache Camel endpoints in FS2
Streams and Akka Stream
Flows and
- upperbound: A purely functional, interval-based rate limiter with support for backpressure.
- vinyldns: A DNS governance system using fs2 for throttling updates to DNS backends.
Special thanks to YourKit for supporting this project's ongoing performance tuning efforts with licenses to their excellent product.
Code of Conduct
See the Code of Conduct.


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For the last three hours the question everyone been asking me is: "is it true? Does Vybz Kartel have another porn video"?
According to my investigations Mouth said coming from a reliable source the artiste known in dancehall as a lyrist is a main character on a new, let me repeat NEW, sex tape.
Now Mouth source actually said that part of the tape somehow manage to leak! This time it leaked not via Bluetooth or some phone that got lost but actually to a porn company.
I'm sure you all remember earlier this year when the buzz on the internet was all about pictures of the man, known as the Gaza Emperor, on the receiving end for oral sex, 'heads' or 'blow-job' as it is commonly called, by a young woman; the picture was presumable taken with a camera phone? Now if you don't remember please see link below!
Vybz Kartel Stars Adult Content Movie…promise to take the Box office by storm!!!
Back to the story, the Porn Company, we have understand did their screening of the leaked material and have contacted the Gaza top man himself in an attempt to acquire legal rights to release the tape. Movie Star…a think that sounds good Kartel, no matter what movie, you're surely a MOVIE STAR!
Mouth said this venture could prove to be financially rewarding for the man who heads the Portmore Empire and could see him making up to US$ 500,000 if he accept the deal from the porn company. Stay tune I may just decide to, if I get the tape, to do a special screening.

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Other than the pasta and the dumb mistakes, I didn't change much about this recipe, but I have rearranged the ingredients and the directions in an order that seems more intuitive to me.
Mac N Cheese
(from vegnews via epicurean vegan)
1 c red potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 c carrot, chopped
1/3 c onion, chopped
2 TB shallots, chopped
1 c water
8-oz elbow macaroni (or similar--I used Trader Joe's brown rice penne pasta)
4 slices of bread, torn into large pieces
2 TB earth balance
1/4 c cashews
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1 TB lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp paprika
1/3 c earth balance
1/4 c nutritional yeast (optional)
Instructions1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the potatoes, carrots, onions, and shallots with the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
3. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
4. Place the bread pieces in a food processor with the 2 tablespoons of Earth Balance and process until well crumbly and well combined.
5. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the cashews, salt, garlic, remaining margarine, Dijon, lemon juice, pepper, cayenne, and nutritional yeast, if using. I recommend grinding the cashews up first before adding the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
6. Add the vegetable/water mixture to the cashew mixture and blend it until smooth. You'll end up with a creamy cheesy sauce.
7. In a large bowl, combine the sauce and pasta until well coated. Pour it into a 9×12 baking pan. I actually made a half batch in an 8x8 pan.
8. Top with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Serves 4-8.
I've also been going on some amazing hikes (with amazing people!) recently, and I'm going to take this opportunity to spam your googlereaders with a few photos from the most epic of these hikes. This is a hike that starts in Will Rogers State Park and goes into Topanga to a valley where American Nazi sympathizers had a secret compound in the 1930s and 40s. It was also briefly an artists' compound in the early 60s. There are tons of ruins... and rattlesnakes.


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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Rick Ankiel stinks
"Fun" fact : The guy with the second most walks on the Nats is Danny Espinosa. He's tied for 41st in the NL. The guy with the third most walks on the Nats is Wilson Ramos. He's tied for 81st.
I don't mind Rizzo's infatuation with the strikeout. A lot of people will tell you that strikeouts aren't even that bad. It's the same as any other out if there are two outs in an inning, and a good part of the "not moving anyone over, not forcing the other team to make a play" is muted by the fact you rarely get two outs on a strikeout.
Here's the thing though. You find guys that are good at hitting for power and good at getting on base and hope they don't strike out too much. You do NOT get guys that strike out too much and hope they are good at hitting for power and good at getting on base.
Just saying.
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Yeah. He's, he's pretty bad. You know who is is bad? Jonny Gomes. And you know who has no business in RF? Laynce Nix.
Worst defensive outfield in baseball was put on display last night. That should never happen. I would rather see Bixler and Cora out there. Hell, I'd rather see me and my dog out there, he never bobbles it once the ball is in his teeth.
HES HORRIBLE...ive been saying that for months. I was just hoping his 2 week hot streak he went on after the DL helped him get traded. It didnt but rather bumped Barnadina. Please bring back Bernadina. Hes a better fielder and at least can hit a groundball to move runners. Ankiel thinks he can hit a 500 ft HR every AAB. The guy is horrible.
Can I argue that stinks is too mild a term?
- Deacon Drake said...
Stinks at hitting... he can throw the hell out of a baseball, though.
He did have a sweet swinging bunt this week, though.
hahaha...that swinging bunt was HAMMERED.
Also, think of this...hes hitting in front of Zimmerman, arguably the hottest hitter the 2nd half of baseball and he still sucks.
He was only signed for 1 yr right?
Might as well let Harper come up and play. He cant possibly do worse
Natty raises a good point. How you can hit .192 in front of Zim and Morse? That's just impressive anyway you slice it.
Also, why is he (and Gomes and Nix) playing instead of Bernandina? Bernie may not be great, but he's still young and might actually improve if you just let him play.
- Harper said...
Kyle - it was pretty brutal. Still it's more the combo than the parts. Ankiel isn't terrible. Nix should be better (gotta think the injury is affecting him). Gomes...well yeah he's the worst.
DCN - but that's why he's playing - for that 500ft blast every other week. Waiting for his homer is kind of like watching to see if Teddy wins. And yes one year.
Hoo - yes you can.
DD - the magic that man has with a bat. Wait until his bunt homer.
DCN / Hoo - the idea is that guys don't want to walk players infront of good hitters so they give them pitches to hit hence they get better. Ankiel counterpoints with what if that batter doesn't mind swinging at pitches out of the strike zone and can't hit the ones in it.
bdrube - Gomes and Nix are presumably playing to get to / maintain Type B status and to "show off" so they could possibly sign elsewhere and give the Nats a draft pick next year.
Bernie isn't that young and isn't likely to get it at this point. He's also not much better a fielder, maybe worse actually. Still, what's the harm in giving the Nats fans what they want. Especially with Shark Night coming out soon.
- Wally said...
OK, I'll argue. How about this - Rick Ankiel doesn't stink this year given what he is being paid? 1 WAR in 300 ABs. I was against the signing, still didn't think it made sense, but thought it was ok if he never gets 150 ABs. He is on pace for over 400, but he'll earn his $1m salary.
You know who really stinks in 2011? Johnny Damon, Alphonso Soriano, Ryan Ludwick, Carl Crawford, Adam Lind, James Loney, - all with less WAR in more ABs at much higher dollars.
How'd I do?
You did bad Wally. Stop with this sabremetric nonsense.
Is AlFonso Soriano overpaid? Yes. Is he 10x the hitter any Nats outfielder has been this season? Yes.
Just the easiest example to prove how stupid you are.
- Harper said...
Wally - salary conditional non-stinkage? Sorry I don't buy it. I'd say all those guys stink the same (this season). Appreciate the effort though.
Kyle - 10x better? Not this year. You're #1 goal as a hitter is "don't get out" and Soriano gets out more than anyone. And name-calling? Let's stick to calling each others ideas stupid and questioning the purity of our female relatives.
? Soriano at this stage: .244/22/61
The Nats would kill to have an OF that could hit like that. Maybe you didn't look at his numbers before you made that comment, so I'll let it go.
Current Nats OF: Rick Ankiel, who can only hit RHP, and not even well. Laynce Nix, who can only hit RHP, and not well. Jayson Werth, who probably couldn't hit AAA pitching. Gomes, who can only hit LHP, and only sometimes. And Bixler, who is on the team to pinch run.
Soriano hits for power, he's a great addition to the clubhouse, he's a team leader, he still draws fans. If the Nats could get him for half of what he's making, I guarantee you they would. Saying that he is in the same league as Ankiel, who can't even play a full MLB season is STUPID.
Uh, Kyle, you might want to consider this:
.235/7/27 for Ankiel, which is you scale up to account for Soriano having roughly one and a third times the ABs (381 vs 293) comes out to about .235/9/36. I agree Soriano is a much better player, but not THAT much better. I'm tempted to heap additional derision on your choice of stats/character/mother's preferred choice of activities because you were jerk to Wally, but somehow I think Harper would get mad at me.
Soriano is HORRIBLE. Kyle you just lost all credibility to argue the Nats would be much better with him. Considering he doesnt know how to catch a fly ball. Your excited over a .244 average? Come on...the Nats have enough guys who swing for the fences. The need more guys who hit for avg. Look at the Phillies. Ever wonder why they are so good...its cuase they have maybe one guy in the lineup hitting under .230. The nats have 6.
- Harper said...
Hmmm. I agree with half of what you say. I think the Nats would want Soriano (at a cheaper price of course) because he provides a consistent power source that the team lacks. He's also was a fan favorite and probably would be again. And as you say - it's not like he'd be taking the spot from someone much better.
On the whether he's had a better year than Ankiel... we are getting into minutae to show it. Ankiel fields a bit better at a harder position, has less expected of him at the plate as a CF than Soriano as a LF, has shown some value on the basepaths, and most importantly Soriano gets a ton of outs. It's this whole combination that makes it the way it is.
But that's more just a fluke. Soriano was clearly better last year. (Not as much better as he should be based on salary but you aren't arguing that.) If we were to bet on next year I'd bet Soriano being clearly better again.
Really what we have here is a pefect storm of everything that makes up baseball coming together so that Rick Ankiel's 2011 is as valuable as Alfonso Soriano's. It's saying nothing about the players themselves. Like I said - it's more a fluke (and a fact that Soriano is a good deal older) than anything else.
Sure Ankiel is not hitting well and shouldn't be in 2-hole. But I'll certainly back Wally to say that Ankiel is doing OK considering what he's paid ($1.5mil), ESPECIALLY compared to Soriano ($18mil!). They can't all be Zim and Morse...
Ankiel and Soriano strike out about the same terrible rate, but Rick actually gets on base (creates fewer outs) at a better clip.
Ankiel is a better baserunner (10-3 SB-CS) than Soriano (1-1) at this stage.
Ankiel plays a more premium defensive position (CF not LF) and does it better. He has 1 error (Soriano 7!), 6 assists (6), and better range relative to league.
Soriano only has an edge in HR and RBI, but these can be explained somewhat by Wrigley's status as more of a hitters' park, the fact that Soriano bats in better lineup position for RBIs, and has men on to drive in more.
Of these guys, I'd find it easier to take the $1.5mil player than the guy making 12 times that, even if I were to accept Kyle's very scientific claim of Soriano being 10 times better, since 12 times salary > 10 times ability.
[I pick on Kyle because he's the one who suggested Soriano and so ridiculously dismissed sabermetric "nonsense". I assume he's the guy still wearing #12 to Nats games. I think the non-SABR stats still point to Ankiel being better value, but for what it's worth, B-R and Fangraphs have Ankiel at 1-1.5 WAR, and Soriano at 0.5-1 WAR.]
Disregarding funds (which is how players should be compared when discussing SKILL), you guys would rather have and OF of what, Gomes/Nix, Ankiel, Werth?
I'll take Soriano, Bernadina, Werth. We'll see which OF puts up better numbers.
DCNatty, silencio. Cory: Yes, Ankiel is a better fielder. Better baserunner? Fonzi doesn't get many chances to run in CHI, so I won't give in there. Soriano is a much, much better hitter.
And sabermetrics are not how you measure a player's talent. WATCH THE GAME. Baseball isn't won with computers and calculators.
touche!!!! Does seem like we want guys who strike out alot. Didn't Rizzo come over from Arizona? What has been Arizona's achilles heel? Hmmmmm
As for Ankiel, he is bad! I miss Morgan (do not miss tony plush though)! but Ankiel is actually better than I thought when we got him. He is a decent CF defensively, and has a plus arm. I only expected the arm. My view on him is that he makes a solid 4th or 5th OF. He is not a starter though.
As for comments SORIANO sucks just about as bad as Ankiel. Anyone who favors Soriano is not thinking clearly. Soriano is a park that strongly favors home runs and Ankiel is in park that hurts homeruns, so their power is similar given the same park.


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ESA withdraws support of SOPA after bill is tabled
The Entertainment Software Association has withdrawn its support of the Stop Online Piracy Act, due to "unintended consequences" of the bill.
Well, it seems as if the American government wants to ruin the Internet, they'll need to find another way to do it. As reported earlier, both the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its Senate counterpart, the Protect IP Act (PIPA) have been postponed indefinitely. Seemingly after both bills were tabled, the Entertainment Software Association also withdrew its support for the controversial legislation.
SOPA's author, Texas Republican congressman Lamar Smith--who also serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee--stated today that the legislation will be tabled "until there is wider agreement on a solution."
"The Committee will continue work with both copyright owners and Internet companies to develop proposals that combat online piracy and protect America's intellectual property," Smith stated. "We welcome input from all organizations and individuals who have an honest difference of opinion about how best to address this widespread problem. The Committee remains committed to finding a solution to the problem of online piracy that protects American intellectual property and innovation."
This tabling of SOPA in the House of Representatives followed the Senate's decision to table a vote on PIPA, congressman Smith's response to which can be viewed online on the House Judiciary's website.
Once both bills had already been shelved, the ESA also withdrew its support and issued a formal statement. The withdrawal of support rings a bit hollow though. Gaming news site Kotaku notes, however, that as recently as early January, the ESA had issued a statement in support of SOPA and PIPA and the efforts to combat "rogue websites... devoted to profiting from their blatant illegal piracy," and had also spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $190,000 to lobby in favor of PIPA last summer.
After remaining relatively quiet about the matter for the past few weeks, the ESA now states:
From the beginning, ESA has been committed to the passage of balanced legislation to address the illegal theft of intellectual property found on foreign rogue sites. Although the need to address this pervasive threat to our industry's creative investment remains, concerns have been expressed about unintended consequences stemming from the current legislative proposals. Accordingly, we call upon Congress, the Obama Administration, and stakeholders to refocus their energies on producing a solution that effectively balances both creative and technology interests. As an industry of innovators and creators, we understand the importance of both technological innovation and content protection and are committed to working with all parties to encourage a balanced solution.
We're glad that the SOPA/PIPA maelstrom is over for now, but we also expect it's not the last attempt congress (and entities like the ESA) will make to thwart online piracy. Hopefully the next efforts won't be so misguided.
Jeff Mattas posted a new article, ESA withdraws support of SOPA after bill is tabled.
The Entertainment Software Association has withdrawn its support of the Stop Online Piracy Act, due to "unintended consequences" of the bill.


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I'm coming through, thought you knew, fuck if you
didn't, fuck you
Plutonium lore
What this is, what this for
Feel my fists push black holes
Through your bitch ass decor
Split it back like a whore
And make you shit your fucking drawers
Scared to ride, cowards fall
Before my eyes, sound of my balls
Dragging like cannon loaded wagons
Drug by demons down your halls
Can't imagine whats fit to happen
When I get to flashing, see the small
Shrink to a fraction of what their lacking
And less than that in no time at all.
Can't believe they have the gaul
To try and act like they're not trapped
Between these walls ...
Bring it, bring it, bring it, kill it
Bring it, bring that shit heated
Sling it, bring back that shit - kill it
Sometimes feel like I'm close but never get there
Does it mean I'm a ghost if I'm still here?
And if I am why can't I just float through the walls?
And if I can, were they even ever there at all?
Too much time spent in the maze will drive you mad, I
feel so bad
Been there so long I can't remember who I am, or where
I stand
But in the end I guess I just don't give a damn
Twist a gram and keep on sticking with the original
Fuck it man
Judge you no more than I wish to be judged
Even on the low
But I do know what you do not speak of
Don't know but it shows
Try to hide but I see who you are because
I just know
Keep talking but you already said too much
There you go
How it is now's how it it always was
That's on my blood
How it is now's how it it always was
That's on my blood
Bring it, bring that shit heated
Sling it, bring back that shit - kill it
See my blood spill drip, by chances
Try to chill, quit, cuz I can't just slip into a
zagthoth trance
Tongue hissing, serpent chants
Come again work it in, yeah just like that
We paint our insides black
As the shadows 'hind our flesh
And make all that we lack
The part of life that we forget
All praise due to the fact
That we've forgotten how to sweat it
Check it
Bring it
On everything I own
Swear would rather slit my throat and die on the run
Than be the one who ends up hangin from that rope
Tied to the thumb of the man who comes to empty your
pockets when you choke
Got to get that shit myself and get the fuck out of
this game
Before I end up getting stuck with no one but myself to
All the way insane
Staring at the ceiling
In the dark
Trying not to let the feeling
Tear you apart
But the silence is buzzing
And it won't stop
Tell yourself its almost over
But its not
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The world's increasing reliance on deep groundwater for agricultural, residential and industrial use is fuelling crop-damaging soil salinity and depleting the world's supply of fresh water, according to a new study in the journal Nature Climate Change.
Low-lying crop lands here in B.C. could be threatened, as water brought to the surface for human needs compounds the rise in sea levels predicted by climate change models.
The most immediate impact of over-use of groundwater will be on our ability to feed ourselves, according to one of the study's co-authors Diana Allen, a professor of earth sciences at Simon Fraser University.
About half of British Columbia's food supply is imported, much of it from California, which has suffered from drought and is projected to become even more reliant on groundwater as precipitation declines due to climate change.
"Water security and food security are inextricably linked," Allen said. "And the resources that are available in our most productive agricultural areas are already showing signs of water stress."
Climate scientists expect regions close to the Equator to become progressively drier while northern and southern regions will experience increased precipitation and extreme weather.
In warmer regions that may mean less rain and extended drought not seen in North America since the 1930s. In a wet climate such as British Columbia that could mean that winter rains will come so hard and fast that much of the fresh water that might have replenished groundwater simply runs off into the ocean, Allen said.
"If the rain just runs off it won't penetrate and it won't recharge (our) aquifers," Allen said.
Heavy rains are also associated with microbial contamination of shallow groundwater supplies, fuelling outbreaks of diarrheal disease in both high- and low-income nations, the paper says.
Climate change models generally agree that ocean levels are likely to rise over the next 50 to 100 years.
But as water is removed from deep groundwater systems that are not being replenished, it is added to the volume of water on the surface, something climate change models have failed to represent adequately, the paper's authors say.
Even if the ocean levels don't rise enough to top the dikes that protect Metro Vancouver's most productive farmland in Richmond, Surrey and Delta, sea surges could push water over the top during violent storms, leading to saltwater flooding, Allen said.
In B.C. we may already be feeling the effects of a changing balance between groundwater and surface water supplies as salmon-bearing rivers and streams warm up and run low, said Allen.
Long after the snow has melted and the rains have stopped for the summer in B.C.'s Interior, groundwater continues to flow into the province's streams and rivers at a temperature of about 10C, which keeps the water cool for spawning fish during the summer and moderates water temperatures essential to egg and fry survival during the winter.
In the Okanagan, surface water licenses for agriculture are fully allocated, which has fuelled an increase in the number of groundwater wells that have been drilled, Allen noted.
"If people keep drilling more wells, eventually the groundwater that discharges into the streams will be reduced," she said. "Groundwater and surface water are totally linked."
Last year's dry summer and early fall saw the Cowichan River on southern Vancouver Island run dry after a rainless period lasting only a few months, she said.
In the Fraser Valley, too, agriculture is placing stress on groundwater systems. Chemicals used in agriculture are also swept into the groundwater system by over-application of fertilizer, irrigation and poor manure management, Allen said.
"The Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer, which straddles the Canada-U.S. border, has nitrate concentrations that are well above Canadian drinking water guidelines, largely due to intensive agriculture," she said.
Drinking water from the aquifer is not drawn from wells which register the high nitrate content.
Irrigation water drawn from deep aquifers often has a higher mineral content than water close to the surface.
"When that water is used for irrigation, some of it evaporates and causes salts to accumulate in the soil," said Allen. "Rains leach those salts out and cause a deterioration of the quality of water closer to the surface."
Deep groundwater systems, found at depths of 100 metres and more below the Earth's surface, were recharged by precipitation and melting glaciers at the end of the last ice age, between 10,000 and 20,000 years ago.
"When we take groundwater out of the system and it is not being replenished, you are basically mining it," Allen said.
The paper, Groundwater and Climate Change, examines the role of groundwater on the world's eco-systems, water and food security and potential impacts on climate change models that were largely unexamined by the latest reports from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Allen said.
"Most climate change models haven't taken into account the effects of taking deep groundwater and adding it to the surface systems," said Allen. "It's really all one system."


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UH system enrollment declines slightly after four years of growth
Nine of 10 UH campuses see decline in enrollment; UH Hilo posts only increaseUniversity of Hawaiʻi
Mia Noguchi, (808) 956-9095
External Affairs & University Relations
HONOLULU — According to preliminary opening enrollment figures, there are 46,392 students enrolled at campuses throughout the University of Hawaiʻi system for the spring semester. The amount reflects a decrease of 1,087, or 2.3 percent, fewer student enrollments than spring 2005 and the first decrease in spring enrollments after four years of steady growth.
UH Hilo posted the only gain for the semester with an enrollment of 3,269, an increase of 53 students or 1.6 percent over a year ago. UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu enrollments remained fairly flat compared to spring 2005 while the community college campuses experienced a range of decreased enrollments.
"Hawaiʻi's unemployment rate continues to be the lowest in the nation, and flat enrollment, particularly at the community colleges, is reflective of a strong economy in which individuals have options on whether to accept job offers or further their education," said UH Vice President for Academic Planning and Policy Linda Johnsrud.
UH Mānoa's enrollment this spring semester stands at 19,081, which is 80 fewer students compared to a year ago, or 0.4 percent. UH West Oʻahu's enrollment stands at 803, a decrease of 2 students, or 0.2 percent, compared to a year ago.
Enrollment at the university's community colleges totals 23,239, which is down from a year ago by 1,058 or 4.4 percent. Compared to spring 2005, all seven campuses experienced decreases ranging from 1.9 percent to 10.2 percent.
Hawaiʻi CC experienced the largest numerical and percentage decrease in enrollment with 238 fewer students, or 10.2 percent. The campus' total enrollment for spring 2006 is 2,098 students.
Honolulu CC enrollment stands at 3,815 students, a decrease of 180 or 4.5 percent compared to last spring; Kapiʻolani CC has 6,744 students enrolled, 195 fewer than last spring or 2.8 percent; Kauaʻi CC has 956 students enrolled, 104 fewer than last spring or 9.8 percent; Leeward CC enrollment stands at 5,381, a decrease of 130 or 2.4 percent compared to a year ago; Maui CC registered 2,643 students, 180 fewer or 6.4 percent; and Windward CC registered 1,602 students, 31 fewer than a year ago or 1.9 percent.
Separately, more than 27,000 registrations in non-credit programs are expected throughout the UH system.
For more information, visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/app/opp/openenroll/


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Global Cultural Studies program expands horizon for students Thursday, January 28, 2010
A hunger for knowledge is at the root of the academic experience at Point Park University. The quest begins within the walls of the University, but extends far into the community, the country and the world as students study and appreciate the differences that make each person unique, but more importantly perhaps, the students also focus on the aspects that unite humanity across the globe.
This awareness, appreciation and connection with others is the foundation for the Global and Cultural Studies program that has been developed under the direction of Channa Newman, Ph.D. A Point Park professor for 43 years, Dr. Newman has a contagious passion for universal principles of justice and equality. The program offers "a multifaceted view of the United States and other regions of the world through a scientific and human centered prism."
This global prism involves lessons in history, world systems, cultures and languages to help students understand different ways of life with insight into global contemporary situations, which despite distinct differences tend to be, in many aspects, similar. The seed for the new degree program was planted more than six years ago when Newman developed a pilot introduction course that focused on the critical analysis of contemporary society with an emphasis on better understanding the dynamics of power and privilege. The class was a great success, says Newman, as students pushed past their limited experience to understand their own culture and those of other peoples around the world.
The new undergraduate degree program has grown with the hiring of several professors and the development of a full range of "outside the box," interdisciplinary courses. One of the most controversial courses is Newman's longstanding class, "Wealthy White Males," which examines the power elite structure in the United States.
"The program is very cutting edge in many ways," explains Newman about presenting courses that make students venture outside of their comfort zone. "Our goal is to not water things down, but to provide a rigorous curriculum rooted in disciplines that take a broad view of the big picture." We aim to empower the students by providing them with the means to become globally competent.
The new curriculum includes courses in global issues, politics, anthropology, languages and various theoretical approaches to understanding our world. Students welcome the opportunity to learn--in depth--such challenging global perspectives.
"Taking these kinds of classes really opens your mind, not only to new experiences but also to new ways of thinking about and viewing the world," says Eric Probola, a junior. "Once you learn about the world in these classes, you are more likely to take note of your own place in the universe and make a difference in the world."
The only university to offer Global Cultural Studies as a cross-disciplinary program, Point Park has attracted a number of new educators. For example, Shubh Mathur, Ph.D. recently joined the Global Studies faculty, which is comprised solely of full-time professors with doctoral degrees. Drawn by the innovative nature of the program, Dr. Mathur will teach courses on such topics as human rights, gender, South Asia and refugees.
"I think it is vital for our students to be able to understand and engage with the larger world, to be able to place their lives and work in a global context, and to be committed and engaged global citizens," notes Mathur. "It's critical in the evolution of American higher education to bring the world to our students and vice-versa in a meaningful way."
Newman would agree with this philosophy as she continues to develop this unique program, which also includes site-specific and course based study abroad experiences.
This article appears in the Spring, 2010 issue of The Point, the magazine for alumni and friends of Point Park University.


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Stezo71 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 19 diseños de 3 diseñadores freelance.
Thirdreel.com is a new site designed to be a platform for independent filmmakers to get exposure for their work.
It was founded by Hollywood insiders; Mekhi Phifer (actor) John Fagerholm (Entertainment Attorney) and Sly Phifer (Ad Executive) The goal is to have the right people see the work of these talented, but still up and coming filmmakers.
This brochure is to be distributed to film students to make them aware of the site.
The brochure is being designed specifically for film students. We will be presenting the site to the students at different films schools in New York and Los Angeles. We would like them all to be aware of this site so they know they have a place to post their work and what the purpose of the site is.
We need the brochure to be visually appealing (these are artists after all) but also to explain in easy steps how to use the site.
We have attached a sample brochure. We would like the instructions part to be basically the same as that is the way they should use the site.
We would like the logo to be on the brochure as well but everything else is up to your artistic discretion. We will be giving a lot of feedback so feel free to experiment!
Please see the attached brochure (in power point) and also the attached logos.


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"Richard Yates is among the very truest of American writers. Each of his novels and each story unfalteringly traces our destinies and rescues us from the lost. He sees eye-to-eye with every one of us." —Gina Berriault
"One of the handful of American novelists…who can be said to have a 'vision of life.' " —New York Times Book Review


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Woodchuck Removal and Woodchuck trapping in Rockland County New YorkWe are a locally based New York animal control and wildlife management company specializing in Woodchuck Removal and Woodchuck trapping, woodchuck damage repair, decontamination and exclusion work, ensuring that we permanently help you get rid of your woodchuck issue. Whether it is your business, primary residence or vacation home, we handle nearly all aspects of woodchuck removal and woodchuck control. We service the following counties and States, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Rockland, Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York. We apply our extensive knowledge of wildlife management services to create the best solution for your human wildlife conflict circumstance.
Common wildlife problems include:
- Raccoon removal
- Squirrel removal
- Skunk removal
- Bird removal
- Woodchuck removal
- Snake removal
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We Provide the best Woodchuck Removal and Woodchuck trapping in Rockland County.
What we will do:
- Thorough site inspection of the commercial or residential property combined with on-site interviews. This is done to clearly understand the issue and to determine how and why the woodchuck got there.
- Identify, select and execute the best wildlife solution for the human wildlife conflict circumstance and customer.
- Decontaminate (if necessary) and implement exclusion work to ensure that the nuisance wildlife will not re-enter your home. Wildlife Busters® will provide you with a guarantee on all work performed.
- Provide educational materials and coaching to the customer on best practices to ensure no further intrusions occur in your residence, commercial property or place of business.
Our first step of course is to resolve your woodchuck control issue doing a thorough on site inspection. Through that process Wildlife Busters® will identify all points of entry for nuisance wildlife, from woodchuck in the chimney to bats in the attic. We remove nuisance wildlife and exclude them from returning through the use of efficient woodchuck control prevention techniques.
Wildlife Busters will then setup and implement prevention techniques and services which main objectives are to seal all entry points and establish barriers to intrusion from the nuisance wildlife. Our services include: Trench prevention/structural modification, chimney caps, vent guards, cap and custom screening, tree trimming and removal, gutter cleaning and covers, screening and prevention, roofline flashing, vacation home inspections, extended service inspections and warranties and we provide consulting services for habitat modification and property owner education.
When you need an expert wildlife technician, Who You Gonna Call? Wildlife Busters®.
Most Woodchuck Removal problems begin on the outside and work their way inside your residence, commercial property or place of business. You can be confident that our specialists at Wildlife Busters will take the time to inspect your property from top to bottom, inside and out to make sure we resolve your Woodchuck Removal problem permanently. All of our Woodchuck Removal services are humane and our work performed is guaranteed.


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Do your children use social media like Facebook, twitter, and Myspace? This is a great presentation for you to attend!
The Logan County Crime Unit will be presenting on how to keep your kids safe from the dangers of cyber bullying.
The presentation will be held on Wednesday, December 5 at 6 p.m. in the Brush High School auditorium.
They will be available afterward to answer questions.
Counselors will be there to discuss any concerns you might have.
For information or to ask questions, contact Jennifer Schlatter at 970-842-4794 Ext 1133.


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Puppet Show and Skit Scripts:
Click on title to download script in PDF format
All scripts copyright 2006-09, Lisa Mladinich
For additional information or to provide feedback on these scripts, contact Lisa by email at email@example.com
Helpful Resources:
- A note from the author about reverence – Please review this important information prior to using these scripts
- A note on the use of puppets in Special Education – Lisa Mladinich comments on the value of using puppets in working with special needs learners.
- Printable Puppet Show Index – Arranged by Subject/Theme (Spanish titles in bold)
Alphabetical Index:
A Little Light Puppet Show
[Let your light shine]
Act of Confusion Puppet Show
[Introduces the Act of Contrition and Philippians 4:13]
Bathtime Puppet Show
Hora del Baño
Beach Baby Puppet Show
Día de playa
Bereavement Support:
These scripts were developed for use by a program for grieving children in support of a lesson on dealing with 'leftover feelings' and creating support networks.
Caring Puppet Show
[Good Samaritan]
Buen Samaritano
Cough Drops in Church Puppet Show
[Anticipation of Holy Communion]
Pastillas para la garganta en la iglesia
Fear of Dark Puppet Show
[Calling on the Holy Names of
Jesus and Mary]
Miedo a la oscuridad
[Invocando el Santo Nombre de Jesús y María]
Forgiveness/Brotherhood Puppet Show
Good for Nothing Puppet Show
[Christianity in action, ministry theme]
Grandma Puppet Show
[A show about wonder and listening for that still, small voice ]
Greatest Show On Earth
El espectáculo más grande del mundo
Honesty Puppet Show
I Don't Want to Talk About It
[Sorrow for Sin, Confession, and Atonement]
No quiero hablar de eso
Jesus is Calling You Puppet Show
[1 Samuel 3:9 Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening]
Jesus is Food for Our Souls
[Holy Eucharist]
Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet
Jonah Repents
[Based on the Book of Jonah]
Leadership Puppet Show
[Responsibility and leadership]
Lit Up With Grace Puppet Show
Palm Sunday Puppet Show
Domingo de Pascua
Preach the Gospel Show
[Tithing during Lent]
Predicar el Evangelio
Sacraments Puppet Show (Part One)
[Read story of Prodigal Son, first]
Sacraments: What are They?
Puppet Show (Part Two)
Sacramentos: ¿Qué son?
Saint Puppet Shows:
These shows should be presented in the following order:
St. Mary Magdalene Puppet Show
First in series
Sr. Thea Bowman Puppet Show
This show follows the show on St. Mary Magdalene.
St. Peter Puppet Show
This show follows the show on Sr. Thea Bowman.
St. Stephen Puppet Show
This show follows the show on St. Peter
St. Paul Puppet Show
Final in series..
St. Therese Puppet Show
created by the seventh graders at the St. Theresa School in Arkansas
Scared of Confession
[Sacrament of Confession]
Sin, Free Will and Grace Show
[God's gift of forgiveness]
Talk About Manners Puppet Show
[Treating each other with respect]
Hablando de Modales
The Redeemer
[Jesus, Our Redeemer)
The Swimming Lesson
La lección de natación
[Kind Words]
Three Days Puppet Show
[The Triduum]
Tres Días (El Triduum)
Vocations Puppet Show
For additional information or to share your ideas contact Lisa Mladinich email@example.com
Meet the Author:
Hi! My name is Lisa Mladinich.
I'm a former actress living on Long Island, NY with my DH and DD, loving suburban life after many years in the city. I've spent my life writing, including several years of writing theatrically (sketch comedy, one-woman shows) and am currently at work on my first novel, a Catholic inspirational/murder mystery & romance! Click here to read the rest of Lisa's bio.
Meet the Translator:
María M. Rivera is a Spanish Medical Interpreter who writes on diverse topics. Besides being bilingual (Spanish <> English) she also studies Italian and Technical Communications. Originally from Puerto Rico, she now resides in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She is an active member of St. Florian Parish in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she volunteers as a Confirmation catechist. Click here to read the rest of Maria's bio.
All scripts copyright 2006-09, Lisa Mladinich


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UpWithTreesORG necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 144 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
Up With Trees is an established non-profit in Tulsa, Oklahoma working hard to plant, preserve & promote Tulsa's urban forest.
We are looking for a logo to put on print publications and possibly apparel for a fashion forward fundraiser event called "Redbuds & Runways" which includes a local "home grown" fashion show, DJ, signature cocktails and more.
We are aiming to attract a young, hip crowd who are interested in not only fashion, but in "living green," and inner-city sustainability through planting trees.
Looking for logo that incorporates fashion, modern, and/or trendsetting blend of city meets forest. Think along the lines of a design that is contemporary, stylish, and original. Graphic will be used on promotional publications as well as t-shirts and other items.
We will feature bright colors (including neon green, hot pink and orange for spring) and would love to see those colors incorporated in design. We want something eye-catching, a look that will make people feel good & support a worthy cause.
Also -- Redbuds are the Oklahoma state tree and have a beautiful, heart shaped leaf that could be incorporated into the design!
* Fun, eye-catching & unique (lets stand out from the rest)!
* Event name, "Redbuds and Runways" (we like Scriptina font for this)
* Non-profit name, "Up With Trees" (we like a simpler font for this)
* The clever use of the "Redbud" leaf or tree (heart shaped leaf) and Bold &/or Vibrant Designs utilizing a bright color scheme (our colors include green, pink, orange -- please see redbud image attached for inspiration)
* Eco-friendly
* Clean design with concept visuals and urban influence
* We may want to use this across other clothing and products so bear in mind.
* Elements of city/downtown skyline
Don't Wants
* Evergreen, palm or other non-native trees
* Too many colors
* "Cutesy" or "busy" design
We will leave feedback daily, good luck!!
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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With the aim of recognising the crucial role played by media in promoting the awareness of the audience on major issues such as cultural diversity, religious understanding, tolerance and peace, the World TV Award was initiated in 2004 under the Category Humanity. "Religious Understanding" and "Conflict Resolution" were the initial topics. In 2013, these were replaced by "Natural Disaster" and "Children's Rights". The major sponsor for this category is the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU).
In 2011, AIBD launched the World TV Award, Category Science & Environment in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).


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A GPU tends to perform a lot of activities that a CPU can't handle at a time. With advancement in computer technology, the number of specifications for a graphic card has become somewhat of overwhelming for people who are not so much indulged with computers. So choosing a good and compatible one becomes vital. AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM specifications will help you to get an idea about its price, benchmark, power, performance, memory, and features. The price of AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM is Not Available, which was first introduced or released on 05 Jan, 12. Graphics cards benchmark become important when it comes to testing AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM Performance. This card belongs to AMD Graphics Card and its Passmark score is 282.00 along with 340.00 as its 3DMark score which are considered to be higher the better. All parameters are considered if the power consumption of the GPU is good. The Thermal Design Power(TDP) is 19.10 W and it's maximum operating temperature is Not Available. The power connector used to supply the power is Not Available.
Graphics card help the device show good and effective graphics to the end user. But knowing what your video card has and what you require is important. There are many terms which are difficult to understand for a new graphic card user. We have given a sorted description and comparison of all the important parameters. So, while buying a graphic card you would like to check all features and avoid purchasing a graphic card not having all the required parameters. Other specifications such as AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM Memory, power consumption, dimensions, features, etc. are to be taken into consideration if you are discussing AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM technologies.
Good graphics means better gaming and good experience to the gamers! Good graphics is based on some of the technical specifications which help it to produce a better output. AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM technical information takes you through all the key facts which affect it's performance and price. The ROPs are the render output units used to manage the pixels and produce the outputs. It's ROP count is 4.00. Another important parameter is the fill rate. The fill rate is divided into two parts viz. pixel based fill rate called as pixel fill rate and the texels based called as texture fill rate. The pixel fill rate of AMD Radeon HD 7350 DDR2 OEM is 1.60 Gigapixel/s and texture fill rate is Not Available. The speed of the graphic card is based on the clock speed and turbo or boost clock. It's clock speed of is 400.00 MHz and turbo clock speed is Not Available.
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Vector Informatik GmbH
Germany and all other countries
Vector offers numerous seminars and workshops dealing with Vector software tools, Vector standard software components, AUTOSAR and current bus technologies and protocols. Our training team consists of numerous experienced engineers who are pleased to impart their extensive knowledge and experience to others.
Information presented here refer to classes scheduled in Stuttgart, Germany. For other regions or languages, please choose the according location via the tab navigation or the language selector at the top.
Usually all regular training classes at Stuttgart will be held in German. For some workshops we also offer English classes througout the year. Please check our training calendar to see whether a training class in Stuttgart will be held in English. It is also possible to arrange an English training at your location. We also offer classes tailored for your specific requirements. Please contact us for more information.
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Each training room has seven comfortable learning/work stations, with space for two participants at each station. The learning stations are equipped with high-performance computers. The work environment also includes current development, analysis, measurement and diagnostic software as well as hardware for practice exercises.
Your participation will be confirmed with a certificate. All prices refer to one participant, plus VAT, refreshments during breaks and midday meal are included. If desired, Vector will be happy to help you with finding and reserving a hotel room. Journey and overnight expenses are not included.
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text: NASA's Large Area Telescope aboard the orbiting Fermi gamma-ray observatory continues to turn out some amazing science, picking up where Compton left off in 2002 as it surveys the gamma-ray sky. Of particular interest are gamma-rays emitted from pulsars. Pulsars are the swiftly rotating remnants of massive stars that have gone supernova, leaving a superdense core in their wake. These are sometimes called neutron stars because the matter comprising them is packed so tightly the individual nuclei are literally stacked end to end, making a spoonful weigh as much as a mountain! After all, most ordinary matter is made of….nothing. A neutron star can be thought of as a large, singular atomic nucleus, again weird stuff. Most of the 1,800 pulsars thus detected are because of their copious radio emissions beaming from their poles. Thus, we have to be in the line of sight before we see their blinking radio pulsations. Enter Fermi, which has thus far spotted 16 new pulsars via their gamma-ray emissions alone. This promises to aid in identifying pulsars whose poles aren't tipped to our line of sight, which are probably in the majority. But even the gamma-ray sky is relatively dim; for example, the Vela pulsar is one of the brightest in the sky, and it emits a mere 1 gamma-ray photon every 2 minutes! Initially dubbed Little Green Men (LGMs!) during their discovery in the 1960′s, pulsars were soon naturally explained, but still continue to amaze. Watch this space and the Fermi mission for news from the high energy end of the spectrum!


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Weather forces postponement of Blue Jays-Twins
MINNEAPOLIS -- The scheduled game between the Twins and Blue Jays on Wednesday at Target Field was postponed due to inclement weather, and it will be made up as the second game of a split doubleheader on Thursday.
With cold temperatures and snow in the forecast on Wednesday, the Twins announced the game would be postponed more than seven hours before first pitch. The game will be made up at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, while Thursday's day game will be held as originally scheduled at 1:10 p.m.
Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey had his start pushed back from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon. Toronto's No. 1 starter should benefit from the slightly warmer conditions that will come with a day game. The severe cold this week in Minnesota could have a major impact on the knuckleball and its ability to have late movement. Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson will start in the day game on Thursday as originally scheduled.
Right-hander Dustin McGowan will take the mound for Toronto in the series finale Thursday night. Minnesota righty Mike Pelfrey, who was slated to start on Wednesday, was pushed back a day to start Game 2 on Thursday night.


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Stroganoff is a classic dish. I don't think I have ever followed a recipe for it the way I was supposed to. Some things require recipes. Baking for example is science. You can't mess with chemistry and have it work out the same every time. Sauces are different. You can play with the seasonings, adjust the thickener or the cook time and it's all good. So, as usual my "recipe" is more of a set of guidelines to follow.
Buffalo Stroganoff with Morels
- Cube a buffalo sirloin steak (8-10 oz.) and place the chunks in a non-reactive dish. Cover the steak chunks with plain yogurt (about a cup and a half, but enough to cover all the pieces) Allow the meat to tenderize for 4-6 hours.
- Heat a cup of stock (I used homemade chicken, but beef would probably be better.) Add 8-10 dried morel mushrooms to the stock and allow to soak while meat tenderizes.
- Sautee a small, diced onion and 2-3 cloves of minced garlic in hot oil.
- Add sirloin to skillet (reserve yogurt) and sautee until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste and about a teaspoon of minced fresh rosemary.
- Roughly chop morels and add them to the pan (reserve stock).
- Sautee until heated through and add enough flour to thoroughly coat meat and mushrooms. (Probably about a half cup.)
- Turn heat to high and add stock reserved from mushrooms stirring continuously to avoid clumping.
- Reduce heat and add reserved yogurt.
- Add a cup of heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Add another half cup or so of yogurt to tang up the sauce.
- Serve over hot egg noodles or homemade pasta. I served ours on homemade rosemary garlic pasta.


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MezclaCreative necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 385 diseños de 117 diseñadores freelance.
Mezcla Incorporated
Mezcla Incorporated is a young, corporate marketing consultancy aimed at micro, small and medium businesses (SME's). It has been in operating for 1.5 years, and will be the umbrella brand for a series of marketing consultancies each aimed at unique market segments (Mezcla Creative, Mezcla Technologies, etc). It exists to educate SME's to support themselves through marketing principals, with their available resources. We now require a corporate logo.
Mezcla Incorporated offers Marketing; workshops, diagnostics, consultancies, investigations, business / project coaching, and customized services for specific conditions.
We started Mezcla Incorporated after having seen businesses belonging to friends, operate under ideal capacity and even close because they weren't sure of how to grow their client base. In some cases they had put their faith in tools like websites, fliers, and other paid mediums without identifying their target markets and their key needs.
Ultimately we seek to provide SME's with a marketing information system which will see increased availability and accessibility of material that teaches how to maximise market satisfaction and reach set targets.
Mezcla Incorporated is directed at micro, small, medium businesses, within a variety of industries. I.E. Entrepreneurs between the ages 25 - 50
It also often interacts with government bodies and large organizations in working to help clients attain sponsorship, grants, investments, etc.
What we want:
- Logo can be either typeface, icon, or both
- Will be used on business cards, websites, letter heads, on-line social networking sites, etc.
- Will be handed to potential SME clients, government officials whom we work with, and should convey to them our approachable, empathetic nature, and at the same time show solidarity which will come through in the quality of our work.
- Should strike viewers as being cool, corporate and professional. As a young organisation it will be used to open doors. We are fans of the modern, clean and simple look
- Colours can vary. Would prefer light blue/light green/black/white/grey
- Has to be accessible on a wide range of media and sizes, in both colour and grey-scale
- Please think outside the box. Mezcla is a Latin word for "Diversity/combination/amalgamation of" and it's a fairly distinct name for
a business. Would like this distinctness to come out in the logo
- Design should permit the aggregation of a word next to it to represent
subdivisions like "Mezcla Creative, Mezcla Technologies, etc". Would be appreciated if a design with the word "Creative" was also drafted to see what it looks like.
What we don't want:
- Cartoons
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Tampa Bay's rejuvenated defense had all the answers for Cam Newton. Ronde Barber celebrated his 200th consecutive start with an interception, sack and key stop near the goal line on the Carolina star, helping the Buccaneers open the season with a 16-10 victory over the Panthers on Sunday.
Newton paced a pair of lopsided victories over the Bucs last December, throwing for four touchdowns and running for four more in the two games. A defense eager to redeem itself gave the former Heisman Trophy winner fits this time.
"This ain't last year,'' cornerback Aqib Talib said. "We've got a ton of new players, new coach, new staff. A new attitude. It ain't last year, so we really didn't worry about last year.''
Josh Freeman tossed a 6-yard TD pass to Mike Williams and Connor Barth kicked three field goals for the Bucs, who won in their first game under coach Greg Schiano.
Newton threw for 303 yards and one touchdown. But his second-half mistakes undermined the Panthers' chances of ruining what the Bucs had promoted as "Ronde Barber Day'' as well as the debut of Schiano, who inherited a team that lost the final 10 games of last season under Raheem Morris.
"You can't win with turnovers,'' Newton said. "Without any of those interceptions, I think we find a way to win this football game.''
Barber is lone holdover from Tampa Bay's Super Bowl-winning team of 10 years ago.
Schiano brought the 37-year-old back for his 16th season in hopes Barber can continue to play at a high level and have a positive influence on young defensive players such as Talib and rookies Mark Barron and Lavonte David.
"This was fun to watch this defense go out and play the way they played,'' the twin of former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber said.
"I don't think anybody really knew what we were going to get. We had one real good showing in the preseason against New England. I don't think I even knew how it would translate to Sundays,'' Barber added. "Today, the way we played is something to be proud of. My individual performance was just a reflection of the way the defense played as a whole.''
Newton completed 23 of 33 passes, but Carolina's running game was nonexistent. The versatile Newton was limited to 4 yards on five carries, DeAngelo Williams gained minus-1 on six attempts and the Panthers finished with just 10 yards rushing as a team.
Schiano came to Tampa after spending 11 seasons transforming Rutgers from one of the losingest programs in college football into a Big East contender.
The new Bucs defense is similar to one the coach ran with the Scarlet Knights and _ for at least one game _ produced the type of results that reminded Barber of some of the units he played on earlier in his career.
"It felt like old times, when we were a great defense back in the day, when guys played so fast,'' Barber said. "You turned the film on and people would say, this film is sped up, it can't possibly be this fast. That's what it felt like out there. They have some very talented players, and we swarmed on them all day long, and kept Cam in check.''
Newton threw for a league rookie record 4,051 yards and also set a single-season mark for rushing TDs by a quarterback, while accounting for 35 touchdowns _ 21 passing and 14 on the ground. He threw a 22-yard TD pass to Brandon LaFell on Carolina's first possession of the second half, but couldn't get his team into the end zone again.
A late drive stalled at the Bucs 3, where Barber stopped Newton for no gain on a third-down run to force the Panthers to settle for Justin Medlock's 21-yard field goal, trimming Tampa Bay's lead to 16-10 with 2:46 remaining.
Freeman didn't give Newton a chance to be a last-minute hero, running out the clock with help from rookie Doug Martin, who finished with 95 yards rushing on 24 carries.
"Sixteen teams lost,'' this week,'' Panthers receiver Steve Smith said. "The Super Bowl champs lost, and we lost. So what does that mean? It means everybody has to get back to work.''
Smith had seven receptions for 106 yards. … After hitting his first eight passes, Freeman went 8 for 16 to finish with 138 yards. He was sacked twice. … Barber is the only player in NFL history with at least 40 interceptions (44) and 25 sacks (28) in a career.


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Coppin snaps losing streak against S.C. State
Eagles improve to 5-11 on season
Michael Murray scored 20 points and pulled down 14 rebounds as Coppin State snapped a seven-game losing streak, beating South Carolina State 75-69 Monday night.
Andre Armstrong added a season-high 22 points and Arnold Fripp scored 15 for the Eagles (5-11, 2-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
Coppin State shot just 6 of 23 (26.1 percent) from 3-point range but made more free throws (19) than South Carolina State attempted (18). CSU out-rebounded the Bulldogs 40-32, including 14-9 on the offensive glass.
Matthew Hezekiah scored 16 points to lead South Carolina State (5-12, 1-2). Jalen White added 13 points and the freshman has now reached double figures in four of the last five games. Adama Adams finished with 11.
SCSU will host Florida A&M on Saturday and Coppin State travels to Hampton.


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It's no secret that good knees are an essential part of a healthy and active lifestyle.
However, when injury or arthritis occurs, particularly osteoarthritis, your ability to bend and flex your knees can become restricted due to damage, inflammation and pain. Over time, the damage progresses and life becomes more difficult…and painful.
Deterioration of your joint and surrounding tissue can make it difficult to perform basic daily activities, even while you sit or lie down. As cartilage wears and bone rubs against bone, pain and reduced mobility follow.
Knee replacement surgery is a common solution that provides dramatic pain relief for more than 90 percent of patients. The vast majority of knee replacement procedures are used to treat osteoarthritis. The procedure—introduced in 1968—relies on a mechanical implant to replace severely arthritic or damaged knee joints. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 600,000 knee replacements took place in the U.S. last year, and that number is expected to grow into the millions within the next twenty years. Total knee replacement (TKR), also called total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is considered one of the safest and most effective procedures in orthopedics.
Two different types of knee replacement exist: total and partial.
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement makes up about 90 percent of all knee replacement procedures. During TKR, a surgeon repairs your knee joint by covering the thighbone with a metal covering and encasing the shinbone with plastic. The prosthesis replaces the rough and irregular surfaces of the worn bone with smooth surfaces. In many cases, the surgeon also replaces the undersurface of your kneecap with a plastic surface, in order to further reduce pain and provide a smoother functioning joint. The procedure involves some removal of bone and cartilage.
After a TKR, you should expect to spend three to five days at the hospital. You will begin weight-bearing therapy immediately following the operation. In addition, you will undergo some combination of physical and occupational therapy starting at the hospital. In most cases, you will likely be able to stand and walk, at least with the assistance of a cane or walker, before you leave the hospital. Starting in the hospital, and usually before you exit the operating room, your knee may be cradled in a passive motion machine and medical staff will monitor the flexion (bending in) and extension (extending out) limits of your knee. After discharge, you will likely go home for recovery and rehabilitation. Some patients require home health care or assistance. Your doctor will most likely prescribe physical therapy at a local clinic for continued rehabilitation, and the physical therapist there will then suggest exercises you can do at home. Most patients conclude rehabilitation within eight weeks—at which point you should be able to move around without assistance and resume of your daily activities.
Partial Knee Replacement
If you receive a partial knee replacement, your surgeon will replace only the part of your knee that's damaged or arthritic. The advantage to this approach is that it requires a smaller incision, involves less bone and blood loss and consequently, produces less pain. Patients undergoing partial knee replacement tend to experience a faster recovery time than those who have TKR. However, there are disadvantages, including the possibility that you will have to eventually undergo further surgery if arthritis develops in the parts of the knee that are not replaced.
Risks, Complications, and Considerations
Today, knee replacements are safe. Very few patients experience complications. The most common surgical complication is infection, which has been documented to occur in fewer than 2 percent of patients.When complications do occur, they may include: infection, blood clots, a problem with the implant, or persistent pain and damage to the blood vessels surrounding the knee as a result of the surgery. Thoroughly discuss the benefits and risks of TKR with your surgeon before making any decision about a procedure. You may also want to evaluate other considerations, such as: financial issues (the cost of surgery, follow-up care, and time off from work), hospital quality, and what to expect from your new knee.
TKR is an increasingly attractive and viable option if you're dealing with chronic knee pain or unable to participate in common activities. Approximately 90 percent of the replacement joints last 10 years, and about 80 percent function for 20 years. There's a high probability that you will once again participate in activities such as walking, bicycling, golf, tennis and swimming. As the pain subsides and the ability to use your knee returns, your quality of life will most likely improve.
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General Manager - Cinema - Bristol
Bristol, England
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General Manager - Cinema
Circa £35,000 + bonus & excellent benefits
(initial 6 month contract until December 2019)
Are you a film fanatic?
Are you looking for a company that truly values their people and continuously innovates?
Do you want to work for one of the world's leading names in Cinema?
Our client is a well-established international Cinema brand who are proud to be the second largest cinema operator in the world. Currently they operate a portfolio of almost 100 cinemas in the UK, which is steadily growing with many more new openings in the pipeline for the future. This exciting, innovative company promote more than 70% of their managers through internal progression and offer an exceptional experience for customer and employee alike. We are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join the team.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a General Manager within the hospitality or leisure industry at a high-volume site and a proven track record of delivering strong sales. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and have a real passion for exceptional customer service in addition to the ability to train and develop a large team and great financial knowledge. Passion for film and cinema is essential!
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete responsibility for the entire cinema operation
- Recruitment, training and development of the cinema management team
- Oversee the entire operation as a Duty Manager on a regular basis
- Budgetary management including controlling costs such as labour, stock etc
- Ensure delivery of an excellent customer journey from start to finish
- Adherence to all company policies Health and Safety legislation, monitoring compliance and maintaining standards
- Performance management
- Operations management
- Implementing marketing initiatives and events to drive sales
Benefits include exclusive access to new releases and complimentary cinema visits for you and 2 guests in addition to retail incentives, discounts with local businesses and fantastic training and development opportunities. Employees are also entitled to 28 days holiday and various schemes including a company pension plan, childcare and life assurance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware and driven manager to make a name for themselves with an industry-leading brand. If you have the skills we are looking for and a passion for film, please apply with a copy of your CV and covering letter.
This role is being handled by C2 Recruitment the leading specialist Retail, Hospitality and Leisure recruitment consultancy recruiting across the whole of the UK.
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Music Department Events
Jun 1
Vocal Recital: Elizabeth Sachs '20 & Josh Hauser '20
Saturday, June 1st, 2019
3:30 – 4:30 pm / Applebaum Recital Hall
Join Elizabeth Sachs '20 and Josh Hauser '20 in this joint recital, where they will share vocal performances of Mozart, Schubert, along with musical numbers from Jason Robert Brown, John Buchinio, Drew Gasparini, Stephen Sondheim.
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Located at the mouth of Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, Alabama, Caribe Resort offers the highest level of amenities found on the Gulf of Mexico. A variety of magnificent swimming pools, lazy river, hot tubs, and water slides are surrounded by water fountains that complement this unique setting. The views of Bayou St. John to the north and the white sand beaches of Perdido Key to the south, offer a perfect setting for brilliant sunrise's and spectacular sunsets.
As a full service resort, Caribe also has tennis, fitness centers, putting greens, and a beautiful walking trail along the 100 slip marina. And the newest addition to this beautiful development is Cobalt, a 300 seat waterfront restaurant at the foot of Perdido Bridge. From the beach to the bay, Caribe offers a one-stop vacation with varitey of activities that all will enjoy.
Caribe offers two and three bedroom condominiums with prices starting in the 400,000's. These well designed units offer great views, large balconies, and a high level of finishes that include granite, wet bars, jetted tubs, stainless appliances, and state of the art technology. Designed with elegance and built with lasting quality, Caribe is a landmark on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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The 2613 Chest is the world's finest handmade chest and features ample storage space for tools, hobby supplies and collectibles. Tongue and groove construction provides strength, durability and visual appeal. All drawers feature Gerstner's exclusive Stop-Trac System that prevents drawer spillage.
The top compartment and all thirteen drawers are felt lined to provide extra protection for your possessions. The front panel is fitted with a sliding hinge so that it may be stowed beneath the bottom drawer. In the closed position, the front panel covers the drawers and can be locked to provide total security.
Expanded front to back drawer depth and increased drawer height gives the craftsman more storage space and protection for a larger selection of tools.
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- All Hudson Chairs have a tight seat cushion and a tight back cushion.
- Overall Width is 39"W; Overall Depth is 37"D
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Ballet Pensacola Artistic Director Returns to Catawba for Student Workshops, Will Offer a Master Class for the Community on April 23
April 19, 2013
Catawba College alumnus Richard Steinert '81, the artistic director of Ballet Pensacola, will be back at his alma mater April 21-24 to work with college students and to offer master classes for them and the members of the Salisbury-Rowan community.
Steinert, who visited campus in February 2012, has enjoyed a long and successful career as a dancer, a choreographer and an artistic director at some of the country's premier ballet companies. He was honored by Catawba as one of the inductees into the Blue Masque Hall of Fame in October of 2012.
Steinert's free master class for the community is scheduled between 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesday April 23 in Keppel Auditorium of the Robertson College-Community Center on campus.
Steinert, a theatre major at Catawba, has danced for such renowned companies at the Joffrey Ballet and Bob Fosse. But he noted in February 2012 that the way he was trained and the way he trains dancers today has changed.
"The way we are training dancers now is so much better," Steinert said. "No one will insure a ballet company if you aren't caring for your people. Now, you not only have a real ethical and moral responsibility, but a legal obligation. It's better business to be a part of the cure than to be part of the disease.
"When I was a young dancer, most people's careers were over at [age] 25. Now dancers can work into their 30s and 40s. We've changed the way we train. At our studio, there's Pilates, acupuncturists, and trainers of every type. We work hard to make sure the people we train and employ are cared for physically and emotionally.
"You need to be a little bit of everything, especially if you want to work forever. Work is out there, but you must take the opportunity for the diversity of knowledge, for diversity of thought and diversity of style."
Known for his innovative and collaborative style, Steinert has worked in the repertories in companies across the United States. Since his inaugural season as artistic director at Ballet Pensacola in 2007, he has held the attention of the ballet and arts community through a series of critically acclaimed performances and projects directed at broadening the experience of the dance enthusiast. One of the hallmarks of his style is the graceful marriage of theatre and dance and the 2008 premier of his Unprocessed Materials brought the Pensacola audiences their first taste of that experience. Under his direction, Ballet Pensacola draws professional dancers from around the globe, creating a diverse and provocative performing organization.
As the director of Ballet Arkansas, Ballet Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, and as a founding director of Connecticut Contemporary Ballet Theatre, Steinert has a long creative history with more than 30 original ballets in his repertoire. His full length Nutcracker has been in the national repertoire for more than 20 years, and his productions such as Dracula, Clue, Weisburg Suite and Quakes continue to receive critical acclaim. His choreographic works have been sanctioned by such funding organizations as the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Ford Foundation. He has held seats on the Board of Directors of the Midwestern Arts Alliance, SWRBA, the Alcoa National Choreographic awards, and was appointed by President Bill Clinton to a seat on his Arts-In-Education committee.
As a guest instructor at many pre-professional programs, Steinert is a sought after master teacher throughout the United States. He is currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of West Florida and a Scholar-In-Residence at The Bishops School in La Jolla, California. He and wife Christine are parents of two adult daughters, Laine and Paige.
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I tell my students that through our program we can help them manage the forty percent of business failure that has its roots in their pre-venture activities. We can teach them how to better assess opportunities and how to design, test, and pivot their business models.
We can also help them manage the forty percent of business failure that results from businesses that are not prepared for the challenges and pains that result from growth. We tell them over and over, "The leading cause of business failure is success. Success is only good when you are prepared for what it brings."
But, we really can't do much to help them with the other twenty percent of failure that comes from events beyond their control -- hurricanes, floods, recessions, and so forth. Insurance and remembering that Cash is King can serve to buffer against the unpredictable, but sometimes stuff just happens and even such preparation is just not enough to pull them through.
When I was in New York this week to celebrate small business champions, just a few days after the anniversary of 9/11, I thought a lot about all of the small businesses that did not make it through the aftermath of that horrible event.
But some did.
Sure insurance, government assistance, and cash in the bank can help to some extent, but they can only take you so far.
However, a few entrepreneurs do make it through the events that are unpredictable and completely uncontrollable that cause the other twenty percent of business failures. For those few entrepreneurs who do survive, what helps them make it through is often the same things that got them through the tough times experienced during their original start-up -- determination, passion, grit, hard work, faith, family.
Business on Main has an inspiring story of one small business that has survived 9/11, in spite of being completely dependent on their location next to the World Trade Center. It is a story that shows what the entrepreneurial spirit is really all about. You can view it here.


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By now, maybe you've already begun converting some websites to HTML5. If so, you were probably surprised by how easy it actually is. Because HTML is designed to be backward-compatible, HTML5's new elements degrade gracefully on older browsers, even ones that shipped before the first drafts of the new standard were published.
Until you get to the really old browsers, like Firefox 2 and Internet Explorer 6 and 7 -- that's usually when all hell breaks loose, as sane, standards-compliant layouts fall victim to all manner of spacing, positioning, and rendering bugs not seen on newer browsers. That's when the hacking starts, too, transforming easy-to-maintain code into a maze of HTML and CSS quirks and work-arounds.
[ Get your websites up to speed with HTML5 today using the techniques in InfoWorld's HTML5 Deep Dive PDF how-to report. | Learn how to secure your Web browsers in InfoWorld's "Web Browser Security Deep Dive" PDF guide. ]
The worst part is that this problem seems like it will never go away. Conventional wisdom says the installed base for obsolete browsers -- IE6 in particular -- is too large to ignore. Web marketers don't want to risk alienating any part of their potential audience, so Web developers are stuck holding their sites together with the markup equivalents of Band-Aids and duct tape, seemingly forever.
Or are they? Last week, Google announced it plans to do the unthinkable: aggressively phase out support for obsolete browsers for its Google Apps suite of Web-based productivity tools. Beginning Aug. 1, certain features of Google Docs, Gmail, and other Google Apps may not work properly in older browser versions, say Google reps.
Good riddance! Because if the world's largest Web company is willing to go all-in for Web standards, maybe the rest of us finally can, too -- and together we can kill our browser nightmares once and for all.
Browsers race ahead
Initially, Google says it will phase out support for Firefox 3.5, Internet Explorer 7, Safari 3, and all earlier versions of these three products. This isn't a one-time policy change, however. As each new version of one of these browsers ships, Google will drop support for one earlier version, so that only the two most recent releases are officially supported.
This shift comes at a time when browser makers are rapidly accelerating the pace of their product releases. In March, the Mozilla Foundation announced that it will begin shipping a new version of Firefox every four months. Meanwhile, although the final version of Internet Explorer 9 shipped only in March, Microsoft has already teased developers with a preview of IE10. At this rate, Google's new policy will soon leave behind even relatively recent versions of these browsers.
That should come as no surprise, however, because no browser maker has been more aggressive with its updates than Google itself. The search giant's Chrome browser downloads and installs updates automatically, without user intervention. A Chrome user might unknowingly launch a different version of the browser from one day to the next, with all the latest security fixes having been installed behind the scenes. That's why Google didn't include Chrome in its list of obsolete products; nearly every Chrome user is running the latest version at all times.
Even Microsoft is on board
To give credit where it's due, however, Google isn't the only one pressuring customers to keep their browsers up to date. If enterprise customers, in particular, are sticking with IE6, it's not because Microsoft encourages them to do so. In March, the software company even launched an Internet Explorer 6 Countdown page, urging customers to wean themselves away from the obsolete product. "Now that we're in 2011," the site says, "in an era of modern Web standards, it's time to say goodbye."


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Don DeLillo published his first short story when he was twenty-three years old. He has since written twelve novels, including White Noise (1985) which won the National Book Award. It was followed by Libra (1988), his novel about the assassination of President Kennedy, and by Mao II, which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.
In 1997, he published the bestselling Underworld, and in 1999 he was awarded the Jerusalem Prize, given to a writer whose work expresses the theme of the freedom of the individual in society; he was the first American author to receive it. He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.


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Have you ever had an amazing idea for a game-changing mobile app, but did not possess the immediate time, money, or expertise to invest on your grand mobile invention? Kleverbeast, a new player in the mobile app creation business, recently released a beta version of its new software aimed at helping inexperienced programmers bring their theoretical apps to life.
Much like Wordpress and Tumblr, online services that allow users to easily launch and publish their own websites or blogs, Kleverbeast offers users a browser-based platform that allows for the creation of Android and iPad apps. The drag-and-drop interface provides users with an artistic approach to app creation. By providing people with all of the tools necessary to generate a fully functional mobile app, customers are free to unleash their inner Picasso on a template-based design without a single line of code. It is truly a remarkable way of opening the app market door to those who are not yet well versed in the software coding revolution.
The intuitive software runs on a SaaS model and, even in its beta stage, is chock full of available and customizable features. These include: seamless social app integration, push notifications, hot spot interaction, integrated HD video streams, multiple platform publishing, in-app advertisement, app analytics, in-app purchases, RSS integration, and many more.
Though in its early stages, Kleverbeast's new mobile app platform is shaping up to be a valuable product, bringing app creation within reach of the average consumer. The small company has already secured $2 million in seed funding and $1.5 bridge financing from investors. Currently, Kleverbeast offers its services at three price levels: KB+ ($29/month) targeted to artists and average content creators; KB Pro ($199/month) for small business targeted customization; and a negotiable KB Enterprise price range for larger business. An additional $99/year developer account is required to publish finished works directly to Apple's App store.
After taking the tour, it appears to be a great service for those who produce content, such as art, food, and music. An app that performs a unique function, like a resistor calculator, seems outside the scope. What this does prove is that producing even the most complicated "app" is just around the corner. It's the first step in the right direction.
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