text:
More flag blocks + Olympic fever
38 Comments
VanssmomcJuly 28, 2012 at 10:56 am
We are all Olympic junkies at this home!! I love your flag blocks, and I must admit I loved seeing Mr. Bean. Thanks for sharing!!
MonicaJuly 28, 2012 at 11:01 am
Your flag blocks are great! I love London too. I would live there in a heartbeat! Happy Olympics watching!
IsisjemJuly 28, 2012 at 11:03 am
These blocks are fabulous! I love the opening ceremony – cried in places. Feel very proud to be British. Oh and LOVE that last fabric must look out for it!
linda fJuly 28, 2012 at 11:20 am
Amy,

You blocks are awesome! We are totally thrilled about the Olympics! It is so hard to get chores done when you are glued to the TV. Have a great day!

Linda F
LeslieJuly 28, 2012 at 11:27 am
these blocks are great…..we are waiting for some choice events to come on so we can catch a little olympic fever
EllenJuly 28, 2012 at 11:29 am
Love your flags! The Olympics have me wanting to go back to London (its been almost 20 years since I've been), and I just bought the Victory Garden pattern which is a quilt made with a bunch of Union Jacks. The Dear Stella fabric is adorable – that's a must for the stash!
JaneJuly 28, 2012 at 11:31 am
Love your flag blocks – and the previous flag quilt! I really enjoyed watching the Opening Ceremony – Wow! Would like to see it again! Hope and pray all goes well during the Games!
HeatherJuly 28, 2012 at 11:40 am
This is so awesome!! Now I want to do a quilt of nations!! Then every Olympics I could snuggle under it and watch it!!
If you ever feel the need for a quilt a long sign me up!!!
Archie the wonder dogJuly 28, 2012 at 11:49 am
I love your flag blocks and that fabric is gorgeous! I'm enjoying the Olympics so far but am shattered from staying up to watch the opening ceremony ;o)
ZoeJuly 28, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I'm a total Olympic nerd. I love every minute of it. I'm so happy that NBC is letting you watch all the events online LIVE (if you have a cable subscription 🙁 ) There are so many events that I miss every year because they just don't show them. 🙂
Katy CameronJuly 28, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Love all the different flags, and that fabric is cute! I'm enjoying the whole multi-view option the BBC is running right now, pick your sport and you don't have to be interrupted by anything else :o)
Emily {Creative Chicks}July 28, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Ack!!! I never thought your flag quilt could be any cuter, but it most definitely will be with the addition of MORE flags!! Can't wait to see what you do.
doloresJuly 28, 2012 at 1:49 pm
I know exactly what you mean…when hubby and I were watching NBC's little beginning clip starting at the headwaters of the Thames it went through OX and we were like STOP…the girl is there and we were just there last month! So cool!:)
NedraJuly 28, 2012 at 2:15 pm
I am watching as much as my work schedule will let me 🙂 Loved the Queen's entrance at last night's opening ceremony! I think when it's time for the Queen's funeral, among all of her other accomplishments, she will be noted for her humor and participation during the 2012 Olympics.
Queen MaryJuly 28, 2012 at 5:34 pm
You know, I wanted to cross stitch blocks for my sister who moved a lot as a Navy wife, then put them into a quilt — but this is a fantastic idea for my brother in the State Department who has lived all over the place with his wife and kids. He's thinking of retiring after his next posting, which is a four year post so I could get a HUGE head start on this! You are a genius and I'm
AlisaJuly 28, 2012 at 6:24 pm
We've been watching here too. The opening ceremonies were great!
BarbJuly 28, 2012 at 6:36 pm
These are so cute! Yay for Olympic fever. I'm going to re-post a few of these photos at Bring the Monkey and link to you, of course. thanks for sharing the fun!
Crafts4othersJuly 28, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Have you seen the London Medley of fat quarters over at Keepsake Quilting? I LOVE the fabrics. http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/6754.htm
CathyKJuly 28, 2012 at 8:26 pm
I am an Olympic freak!!!!Go USA!!! Love your blocks! 🙂
gloriajanineJuly 28, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Those are soooo great!! Have you seen Nanette's(Fredas Hive) London quilt in progress? It is terrific – cant wait to see the finished quilt!
ErinJuly 28, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Olympic junkie here too! I really don't know how much blogging is going to be done for me in the next two weeks.
JacquelineJuly 29, 2012 at 12:13 am
Yeah, I'm Australian!

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi oi oi!

:-)
CindyJuly 29, 2012 at 6:35 am
Love your blocks! Love the Olympics!
Tessa MarieJuly 29, 2012 at 6:39 am
Oh yes I am an Olympic junkie! I am from England so am really loving seeing all the sights on tv! Love your flag blocks, there's just something about red, white and blue 🙂
PeterJuly 29, 2012 at 9:33 am
Like the flag blocks, and I like the Olympics. We've been kinda busy with family the last few days so haven't seen as much of the Olympics as I would like, but still a fan, Family is important too!
SharonJuly 29, 2012 at 8:19 pm
These flag blocks are wonderful! I am from slc, too, though now live in Ohio. I lived there for the Olympics and know what you mean by the magic. I wish we were in London no. Someday. I cannot wait to see what you do with your flags.
ThimbleannaJuly 29, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Ha! I just bought some of that Dear Stella fabric over the weekend. I didn't get the umbrellas though and I'm regretting it. They had it in oilcloth too — it was killing me. I'd LOVE to make a rain slicker out of that fabric — tooooo cute!!!!
pennydogJuly 30, 2012 at 1:01 am
If you're going to indulge the Scottish with both their national flag and the Union Flag, you need to do the England and Wales ones too… :P

Yeah total Olympics nerd here too. I have watched pretty much all of the fencing, archery and shooting so far.
AbbybethJuly 30, 2012 at 9:04 am
I love that you did a block for the Saltire! I want to do a whole quilt of Saltires someday, much like the Union Jack quilts that are popping up around bloglad ….
bethanndoddJuly 30, 2012 at 10:27 am
Simply fabulous! We have been watching here when we aren't at baseball games.
Smiles~Beth
WandaJuly 30, 2012 at 10:41 am
What more could we want? The Doctor! Watching the Olympics 24/7 here. A friend at church is the mom of the coach of the US diving team. She's heading to London soon, lucky her.
Cynthia@aquilterbynightJuly 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm
I love London, and the Olympics… And thoroughly enjoyed this post!
Live a Colorful LifeJuly 30, 2012 at 8:45 pm
I just love your Union Jack blocks. And that fabric with the red umbrellas–sigh–the best!
trishJuly 31, 2012 at 4:47 am
Love your blocks Amy!! :0)
We too have really enjoyed watching
the Olympics. :0)
sophieandsusAugust 4, 2012 at 5:47 pm
I just used the Dear Stella fabric to make a British "flag" (the Union Jack is intimidating!) and a Uruguay flag for my family 🙂 Glad I'm not alone in jumping on the Olympic flag making! Go GB!
quiltzyxAugust 4, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Oh, I am so sleep deprived from watching the Olympics this week! Love your flag blocks & the flag quilt showcased on Generation Q Magazine today.
I laughed so hard at Mr. Bean playing with the Symphony & running with the 'guys' of Chariots of Fire!! And I was so happy to see that Voldemort was vanquished by the Mary Poppinses!
Sew Create It - JaneAugust 6, 2012 at 1:27 am
Your flag blocks are fab! I love the Scottish one for Andy Murray…Mr. Gold!
Patti GriffinJune 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm
What size are your blocks? I love this, awesome idea and beautiful work!!


text:
Call 1-877-877-4494 for any questions about this RV Floor Plan.
Make your grand RV designs a reality — build your own customized Vibe 221RBS on our web site!
Call RVWholesalers.com at 877-877-4494 to talk to a RV Consultant about purchasing this trailer. There is no need to pay more for a New Vibe 221RBS when you can purchase the same trailer from RV Wholesalers, The Largest Forest River Dealer selling at deep discounts.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Reading Through Isaiah: From Exile to Exodus
- Johnny Cisneros Bible Study Magazine
- 2013 17 Jul
You may be thinking that I got the title backwards: Didn't the exodus from Egypt come before the exile? It did, but not in Isaiah.
The Context of Isaiah 40:1–11
The book of Isaiah can be divided into two parts: 1–39 and 40–66. In 1–35, the Holy One of Israel is appalled by the idolatry and social injustice of His people, and sends them into exile. As a result, they lose their land and nationhood (compare Gen 12:1–2). Though the message in Isa 1–35 is one of judgment, it is followed by one of promise—there is a remnant (Isa 37:31). Then, after a brief narrative about the conflict between Israel and Assyria (Isa 36–39), comes a message of consolation and confrontation. Isaiah 40:1–11 marks a major division in the book and functions as a prologue for the next section, Isa 40–66.
The Content of Isaiah 40:1–11
Isaiah 40:1–11 moves from exile to a new exodus.
Isaiah 40:1–11 (HCSB)
"Comfort, comfort My people," says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and announce to her that her time of servitude is over, her iniquity has been pardoned, and she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins.
A voice of one crying out: Prepare the way of the Lord in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill will be leveled; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will appear, and all humanity will see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
A voice was saying, "Cry out!" Another said, "What should I cry out?" "All humanity is grass, and all its goodness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flowers fade when the breath of the Lord blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever."
Zion, herald of good news, go up on a high mountain. Jerusalem, herald of good news, raise your voice loudly. Raise it, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" See, the Lord God comes with strength, and His power establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His gifts accompany Him. He protects His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them in the fold of His garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.
Isaiah 40 begins with God's people in exile, but that season of punishment has come to an end. The double portion of comfort (Isa 40:1) matches the double portion of punishment which Jerusalem, personified as a woman, has paid in exile (Isa 40:2).
For the people of Israel, the exodus from Egypt defined salvation. It meant deliverance from enslavement (Deut 5:6), a new identity (Deut 26:18), possession of an inheritance (Num 33:53), and restoration of relationship with God and neighbor (Deut 6:4; Lev 19:18). All this was on account of God's mercy, not human merit (Deut 9:4).
Isaiah 40:1–11 hearkens back to the exodus from Egypt to provide hope for the exiles. Isaiah 40:3–5 announces the new exodus. God led His people through the wilderness before (Exod 13:18), and now in the wilderness, preparations must be made for the way of the LORD (Exod 13:21–22; 23:20; Isa 40:3; 43:16–19). Creation will be transformed so that God's people may travel (Isa 40:4)—like they did before (Exod 14:21–22).
The glory of the LORD will be revealed (Isa 40:5). The glory is God's presence, manifested. It is the same glory that filled the tabernacle, overwhelming Moses (Exod 40:34–35; compare Isa 63:10–11). In the glory of the LORD, the frailty of humanity is exposed (Isa 40:6–8), just like when the Israelites met God at Sinai (Exod 20:19).
As this section of Isaiah began, it ends: with the message of good news to God's people (Isa 40:1, 9–10). The Holy One of Israel will care for His people as a shepherd cares for his flock (Isa 40:11). He will lead Israel back to their land, like He led them out of Egypt (Isa 63:11).
Repurposing Isaiah 40:1–11
Even after the return from exile, some communities in Israel questioned whether the prophecies of Isaiah had been fulfilled. Had the exile come to an end?
Had the way of the LORD been prepared? Had the glory of the LORD been revealed?
In order to fulfill what Isaiah had written, a Jewish sect called the Essenes moved into the desert at Qumran (250 BC–68 AD), near the Dead Sea, to prepare the way of the LORD. One of their writings, called the Rule of the Community, reads:
"And when these have become a community in Israel in compliance with these arrangements they are to be segregated from within the dwelling of the men of sin to walk to the desert in order to open there His path. As it is written: 'In the desert, prepare the way of [Yahweh], straighten in the steppe a roadway for our God' " (Rule of the Community, column 8, lines 12–14).
Florentino García Martínez and Eibert J. C. Tigchelaar, The Dead Sea Scrolls Study Edition (Transcriptions) (New York: Brill, 1997–98). Logos.com/DssStudyEdition
Another writer ironically saw the fulfillment of what Isaiah had written in a Roman ruler's entrance into Jerusalem. Israel historically looked for deliverance from foreign rulership, but here the Jewish leaders are welcoming the Roman Pompey (106–48 BC):
The non-biblical writing, Psalms of Solomon, records that the Jewish leaders "made the rough ways even, before his [Pompey's] entering" into Jerusalem (Psalms of Solomon, 8:17).
R.H. Charles, Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament (Bellingham: Logos Bible Software, 2004). Logos.com/OTPseudepigrapha
In the Gospel of John, John the Baptist identifies himself as the voice crying in the wilderness (Isa 40:3; John 1:23)—the one that announced the new exodus. Once John baptizes Jesus, Jesus takes on Israel's role, passing through the waters, traveling through the desert, and embarking on a conquest of the land. He delivers people from bondage (Luke 13:16; Rom 6:18), gives them a new identity (Matt 16:18; Gal 4:7), an inheritance (Matt 25:34; Heb 9:15), and restores them to right relationship with God (Col 1:21–22) and each other (Eph 2:14–16). Through such a great salvation the glory of God is revealed (Exod 40:31; Isa 40:5; John 1:14).
God takes all who believe from exile to exodus, in an ultimate fulfillment of what was written in the prophet Isaiah.
Resources Used
G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson (eds.), Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2007). Logos.com/NTUseOfOT
Gleason L. Archer, A Survey of Old Testament Introduction (3rd. ed.; Chicago: Moody, 1998). Logos.com/OTSurveyIntro
Article courtesy of Bible Study Magazine published by Logos Bible Software. Each issue of Bible Study Magazine provides tools and methods for Bible study as well as insights from people like John Piper, Beth Moore, Mark Driscoll, Kay Arthur, Randy Alcorn, John MacArthur, Barry Black, and more. More information is available at http://www.biblestudymagazine.com. Originally published in print: Copyright Bible Study Magazine (Mar–Apr 2010): pgs. 40–41.
Publication date: July 17, 2013


text:
Shangri-La is the after-hours pleasure city of the Festival – a futuristic and dystopian wonderland created by over 1,500 crew and artists. The entire field is designed as a Blade Runner inspired urban film-set, and has its own unique rolling narrative that has evolved over the last three years, creating a brilliant and bizarre alternative world for you to get lost in.
The 2011 storyline is pre-apocalyptic – the population of Shangri–La is preparing to flee to before the end of the world in 2012. They've given up on trying to save the planet, and a virulent disease is spreading rapidly through the squalid slums. Instead they've colonised a new planet and the first transport there ships out on Monday. This is the last party before they go, a rave to end all raves…
Click here to check out details of all Shangri-La's plans for 2011 – it really is well worth reading it all.
You can see the line-ups of Shangri-La's two biggest venues below (all line-ups listed with final act at the top):
Global Local Takeover
Le KKC Orchestra – French Electro Swingers
Wara – Afro Cuban Funk
The Worm – African remix
Latin Dub Soundsystem – the best Latin Remix band in the UK ever
Tako Lako – Hardcore Danish Balkan Punk
Sam and the Womp – Dubstep Gypsy jump
Positive Focus All Stars
Dead Silence Syndicate – Drum and Bass, Punk band with Traveller Heritage
Rob Da Bank – A man who knows how to make any festival crowd twist.
10Sui – Electro-Breakbeat's 1st lady… one for the connoisseurs!
Surprise Guest
Rack N Ruin & P Money – UK's rising producer/dj star with UK grime
Nenneh Cherry – The original Buffalo Stance Queen!
2 Bears – Joe Hotchip and Raf Daddy's southern fried DJ
The Boxettes – All girl Beatbox band
Mark Nunnery – Ancient Electronica legend
Dead Silence Syndicate: Kicking live Drum and Bass
Bogus – Deja Vu on the lose
Molotov JukeBox – Russian vodka drenched beat makers
Solution Sound – Hackney's greatest reggae giants
MC Base6
11.30pm-5am The Hub in association with London Pleasure Gardens
True Tiger + P Money – The world's hottest Dubsteppaz right now
Shy FX and The Ragga twins – Veteran Ragga junglists from LDN baby
Breakage (Dj set) feat Jess Mills and Youngman – IRE!
Bad Press Brand – spanking live sound system culture smasher for yo earz
Astroid Boys – The Dragons of the Grime scene! Y' Get me!
11am-11pm The Hub presents LOVEBULLETS Banger with Bushbash and Blackbutter In support of War Child
Warrior One – Heavyweight Soca spiked Dub heavy dancefloor killa
Doorly – The Remix master, get his autograph now coz he's hot.
2 Bears – Hot Chip family's bumping new DJ duo
RackNRuin & MC Wrec – Speaker rattling bass laced business
Yoyo Soundsystem w/ Special very Guests
Fonti & MC Bushkin Aka F.A.B – Prepare for a musical journey of Dance
Klose One – ATG, Outlook Festival and Urban Nerds resident for a reason
Warrior One w/ MC Serocee – Bashment, UK Funky and Jungle
Man Like Me – You'll always find these guys in the kitchen at parties…
Cherri V – Rocky Pop with a Cherri on top!
Mr Verde – Sound of the LDN
Southern Fried Mobile Disco FT (Kashii, Django and Nathan Detroit) – Bringing you the finest in everything dancefloor
10pm-4am THE HUB in association with London Pleasure Gardens
DJ Switch End of Festival Mix- The big Switch off
Doorly (Exclusive Glasto Set) – Did you say Exclusive? Yes I did!
Chrome Kids – Chrome plated bumper beatz
Bobby Friction goes Prince – Party like it's 1999!
Solution Soundsystem feat Lovegrocer Roots and Sound System Culture
11am-10pm The Hub presents LOVEBULLETS Banger with Bushbash and Blackbutter In support of War Child
DJ Cameo
Wiley – The Godfather of Grime
Sway – Freestyle master waving the UK/Ghana flag
Jammer – Grime Veteran MURKLE MAN
Bushkin & Fonti – Aka F.A.B Taking entertainment to the next level
Baby Blue (Live)- Female HipHop lyricist repping LDN
Yoyo Soundsytem w/ Special Guests
The Heatwave – Bashment queen Lady Chann and Heatwave
Iration Steppas – The Vanguard of Dub, spiritual & uplifting Dub Beats
Reggae Roast w/ Kenny Knots – upcoming Reggae outfits in the UK
Machine Heaven Ranger – sounds of tropical beaches and horror movies
Hoedown – Our annual welcome to Glastonbury jump around
DJ Dom Middleton – dub dance maestro
Base6 – champion mc beatboxer
Cut A Shine – Annual leaders of the jump up hoedown ceilidh from the alt folkees.
Los Albertos – Brighton's seminal festival maestros
NaraSirato – Soloman Islands Band first visit to the UK , something completely different
Sheelanagig – Killer Bristol jumping hoedown band
Tankus the Henge – The next really massive thing from acoustic stomp land
Sonora Balkanaca – Jumping Mexican and Gypsy Music from Mexico City
DJ Chris Tofu – born bred and booming in this field
10.45pm-5am Electro Swing Speakeasy – White Mink – the biggest Electro Swing show returns to its spiritual home
DJ Nick Hollywood – Freshley Squeezed music and "don" of the genre
DJ Switch – World DMC champ goes 1920s to 1940s
Le KKc Orchestra – French Electro Swing superstars
Movin Melvin Brown- Chicago's most famous Tap dancer
The Correspondents featuring the Twilight Players – The amazing duo return with Boogaloo dancers and Chap Hop
Surprise Guest
Fat 45 – The biggest soul and swing specialists
1-8pm Local/ Movimientos presents New Tropical underground
Cal Jader
Ruby and The Vines – Congolese Roots music, Jazz, Afro-beat and Reggae
Wara – Red Hot Cuban Funk and Tropical rhythms
Latin Dub Soundsystem – Hip Hop, Reggae/ Ska meets Latin and Cumbia
Kalakuta Millionaires – Afro-Funk-Latino
Fur – funky Hip Hop Afro Funk, Ethiopian Jazz, Malian rhythms and Dub
DJ Cal Jader & Arias (Movimientos) & Bobby Gandalf (Wormfood)
9pm-5am Vive La France – the return of the coolest dance music bands from the land of camembert. As fresh faced as Carla yet as rude as Serge Gainsbourg, prepare for a revolutionary good times, mais oui madame!
System Seven – honorary French prog house god Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy til dawn
Debruit – from the back streets of Dakar, Kingston Abidjan and Tunis via Paris.
Discodeine with special guests – Intense ,voodoo, Chicago blues, house, disco and techno
Superstar Guests…."we are not worthy (farm)"
Naive New Beaters …. " nasty funk punk pyrotechnics, estranged reggae & synth pop acrobatics"
Gringo Da Parada … "from chanson to baile funk via cock rock and frog prog"
Pony Pony Run Run…. "unashamedly hyperactive hair brained pastis pop"
2-9pm Global Local Presents Attitude Is Everything – acoustic bards, street-folk poetics, holy joy and punk rock legends inter-spiced with beats, bleeps, signed rap!
Black Gold Buffalo – demented electronica
DJ Void and Stella OBE – Void covers the Drum n Bass spectrum while (Massive Attack Tour DJ) Stella throws in Breakbeat
Deaf Rave – music and visuals from the Deaf community worldwide!
Heavy Load – Brighton's Punk Rock stars of stage and screen!
The Band OF Holy Joy – Legendary
Captain Angelo – Sumptuous Acoustica
9.30pm-5am Continental Drifts present The Biggest Gypsy Remix Party Ever
In the UK there has never been such a gathering of new Eastern influenced 1000 mile an hour music, with two UK premieres from Berlin's Rotfront (the new Gogol Bordello) , Analogik from Denmark's far North plus 17-piece Gypsy orchestras and crazy gypsy remix. DJ Max Pashm – UK founder of the Balkan Beat
Sam and the Womp – astounding new act mixing dubstep and Gypsy live in a 10 piece band
Analogik – The makers of the Gypsy Doodle , mesmerising debut in the UK
Tako Lako – Danish Balkan cruise missile of 1000 mile an hour gypsy mayhem
RotFront – Debut in the UK, for the greatest Gypsy Punks ever
Destroyers – 17 piece mad gypsy and music hall madness
Molotov Juke Box – Fine Gypsy beats
Sonora Balkanica – Mexican mavericks
2-8pm Global Local/ Magpie's nest – Magpies Nest is the hippest new folk club in the UK, a real powerhouse behind the new explosion of acoustic mavericks.
Stefano Malaka and DJ Tofu – Festival diehards from Torquay
Kidnap Alice – Incredible genius and a new take on Country Alt Folk
Goodnight Lenin
Dogan Mehmet – Turkish Celtic BBC young folk award winners
Wagon Tales – Fine fine Western Swing
Sam Lee and Friends – Amazing Lee is the doyen of the folk world
Cocos Lovers – Kentish Town Folk with an African Twist


text:
Fired officer charged in hit-and-run will receive pension
Stephen Coco will get benefits, according to state retirement system
The former Manchester police detective charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly hitting two teenagers will receive his retirement benefits.
Stephen Coco faces two felony counts of conduct after an accident. Authorities believe Coco was driving the vehicle, which was assigned to him by Manchester police, that hit two teenagers in Bedford last Friday at 9:20 p.m.
According to the New Hampshire retirement system, since Coco worked 10 years with the police department, he is vested and will receive his pension.
He won't be able to file for it until he is 45 years old.
He will get the amount earned for working 17 and a half years with the Manchester force.
News 9 also confirmed the department has wrapped up its internal investigation into the incident, and no further action will be taken.


text:
Canon released a Canon EOS R6 firmware update a few weeks ago. Did it influence…
Canon EOS 6D Serious Moire Issue (Gizmodo Review)
Gizmodo published their short review of the Canon EOS 6D (price & specs). They praise the excellent image quality, low light performance, and all the rest of the goods that you get with Canon's entry level full frame DSLR. But…there is a big "but": video performance of the EOS 6D is not au pair with the quality of still images. The 6D can not hold up to the outstanding video capabilities of its bigger brother, the EOS 5D Mark III (price & specs). The problem are serious moire issues, clearly visible in the crops in the video above. Gizmodo writes:
In comparing still image quality, we found the 6D to produce nearly identical results as the 5D Mark III—that is to say, beautiful. You will not be disappointed with this camera's terrific abilities to produce low-noise pictures at high ISOs. Sharpness is great, only slightly exceeded by Nikon's D800 or D600.
Video, however, is another story. All signs pointed toward the 6D sharing the same great video quality of the 5D MK3. The thing that the 5D3 does so well—that no other DSLR has accomplished—is reducing moire patterns (rainbow-like bands along detailed surfaces). But the 6D fails where the 5D3 prevailed. Moire is rampant. This single failure ruins the 6D as a viable alternative to the 5D3 for professional video.
The moire issues of the EOS 6D have already been discussed over the net, if future reviews will replicate and confirm the problem it would be a pity for an otherwise so awesome EOS 6D, which, btw, produces less sensor noise than the EOS 5D Mark III.
Canon EOS 6D price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon CA, KEH Camera, BestBuy, Canon CA, Canon USA
Canon EOS 5D Mark III price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon CA, KEH Camera, BestBuy, Canon CA, Canon USA
[via Gizmodo]


text: A major cause of peptic ulcer, although far less common than H.pylori or NSAIDS, is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. A large amount of excess acid is produced in response to the overproduction of the hormone gastrin, which in turn is caused by tumors on the pancreas or duodenum. These tumors are usually malignant, must be removed and acid production suppressed to relieve the recurrence of the ulcers.


text:
Apple and Facebook may be grabbing the headlines, but investors should also keep an eye on lesser-known software maker Splunk.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Apple(:AAPL) and Facebook(:FB) may be grabbing the headlines as tech stocks enjoy a brisk start to 2013, but investors should also keep an eye on lesser-known software maker Splunk(:SPLK).
The San Francisco-based firm, which went public last year, describes itself as "the Google(:GOOG) of big data, a key trend for the coming 12 months. Big data refers to the management of vast quantities of unstructured data, or information that is outside the realm of traditional databases. Splunk targets "any machine data,"which encompasses a wide array of technologies such as applications, security devices, Web servers and even RFID sensors.
Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White, best known for his bullish stance on Apple, identified Splunk as his top small-cap pick for 2013 on Wednesday.
"Splunk is an emerging software platform vendor focused on turning machine data into real-time operational intelligence, which we believe represents an exciting play on the trend toward Big Data and a potential disruptive force in the IT industry," he wrote, in a note. "Big Data remains in the early stages of development and most similar to the nascent stages of cloud computing a few years ago."
Within five months of its April IPO, Splunk's shares had climbed to a high of $39.75, but like much of the tech sector pulled back during the final months of 2012. The company's stock, which is currently trading at $29.09, is down more than 19% since it made its public debut.
Nonetheless, Topeka's White said he believes that Splunk has plenty to offer investors in 2013. "After our recent meetings with current Splunk customers, prospective customers and partners in December, we walked away with the feeling that that this could be the 'next big thing' in IT," he wrote.
The analyst initiated coverage of Splunk last month with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $38.25. One of White's contacts even compared Splunk's momentum to the rise of highly successful virtualization trailblazer VMware(:VMW), which is now majority owned by storage giantEMC(:EMC).
Splunk has also caught the attention of TheStreet's Chris Ciaccia, who recently speculated that the firm could prove an attractive target for any companies looking to bolster their big data arsenals at a time when businesses are wrestling with info overload.
Splunk shares gained 0.24% during Wednesday's trading.
--Written by James Rogers in New York.
Follow @jamesjrogers
>To submit a news tip, send an email to: email@example.com.


text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
Description:Nozzle Spray Schmidt Brass Nozzle - is a basic tool for irrigation. Thanks to the soft spray is ideal for watering individual garden plots. With its compact shape tool which is placed in t..
HighlightsStainless steelThree Layer Lunch boxEasy to cleanStrong & DurableSuperior quality materialEasy to carryKeep your food safe and hotAvailable colors: Orange, Green & BlueCapacity: 2100..
HighlightsPack of 3Easy to carrySpacious3 Different SizesStores food items smartly3 Spoons includedMaterial: PlasticSizesBox 1 : Width: 6.5 & Length: 4.3Box 2 : Width: 7.2 & Length: 4.5Box 3 :..
HighlightsPest RepellentHigh Quality ProductEliminates rodents, roaches & spidersPlug in to any socket outletVoltage: 220 VNon toxicNo chemicals or use of poisonMade in ChinaDelivery 7 Working Day..
Highlights:Excellent Value For MoneyHigh Quality ProductClever CutterQuickly and Safely Slice Foods Without The Messy CleanupOpens Wide For Cutting Larger FoodsSuper Sharp Stainless Steel Blades..
Highlights:Ideal for: Clean Cham 'wonder cloth for cleaning vehicles, homes and more. Multi-usable cloth to clean cars and for use in a variety of uses and cleaning.Wonder cloth is designed ..
HighlightsTravel Wash BagProduct Size: 230x140x800mmColor: Multi ColorSuitable for: Outdoor, outdoor sightseeing, Business trip, camping, mountain climbingFolding Type DesignMoisture proofLight Weight..
HighlightsFree Delivery NationwideBrand: JacklyHigh Quality Product31 in 1Interchangeable precision tool setStainless steel screwsHardware toolsCan be hangedHigh qualityMade in ChinaGreat value for mo..
Highlights:Mini Car VacuumHigh Quality ProductMaterial Type:ABSVersatile wet/dry vacuum for your car or truckLED LightOperates on 12 VoltsVehicle Power Adapter includedWashable FilterCompact, Lightwei..
Product DescriptionThe Nicer Dicer Fusion ingredients can chopped, stirred, beaten, mashed and crushed – without effort and as you wish!Hand crank you have "it in their own hands" if you want a f..
Highlights:Free Delivery NationwideGenius Nicer Dicer PlusOne step precision cutting12 piecesMakes cutting and chopping easierHigh Quality ProductDish washer safeEasy to storeEast to handleSafe operat..
Delivery 7 Working Days.Free Delivery In All Over Pakistan.Place
Your Order Or Call us and Whats App 0332-214-8016...
Highlights:A dual-purpose juicer. First fruits such as oranges, lemons, tomatoes, watermelon water and more juicy and soft fruits such as grapes, cut in half. Into the juicer fruit containers, ea..
A special deal is here to surprise all the food lovers out there. This innovative product, manufactured by ANEX, is designed to make your life easier. Want your vegetable to be cut precisely and neatl..
Highlights:Tooth polisher provides professional results at homeRemoves stains brushing does notLeaves teeth feeling smooth and glossyUse weekly to help maintain a beautiful white smileFive polishing c..
Highlights:High Quality ProductTwist free, tangle free, kink freeExpands up to22.5m/75ft of its length and contracts back instantlyExtremely lightweightDurable, reliable all hoseIncludes easy release ..
With this Amazing Mighty Meatballs device,
you'll be able to make Super meatballs out of whichever meat you choose with
which ever stuffing you want!Stuff them with your favorite ingredients, su..
Highlights:Neck Massage!Comfort Fabric!Power Button!Great for Travel!Snap lock Tabs!Stretchable, Squeezable, Irresistible!Delivery 7 Working Days.Free Delivery In All Over Pakistan.Place
Highlights:One Step ChoppingSimply Pull The Ring Handle to OperateHand-Powered Food ProcessorDurable Plastic ContainerCan be Used for Refrigerating Chopped FoodsSafe OperationStainless Steel BladesDel..
Catch all the kernels and keep the mess off the counter. This new one-step corn cutter is a slick way to remove kernels from the cob. Place corn cutter at the narrow end of cob and press straight down..
HighlightsOpen End Wrench Assembly ToolsMaterial: Alloy|Two universal wrenchesIdeal For: plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and garden work.lighten and loosen all kinds of bolts and nuts regardless of th..
HighlightsNon-toxicPermanentWater resistantOdorlessWorks on all colorsEach Pack Contains 1 Pen , ¼ Fl, Oz, (7.4 ml)High qualityImported stockDelivery 7 Working Days.Free Delivery In All Over Pakistan...
If you're planning to paint your house, then wait for a while and check Bartzmall.pk's new deal. Paint Zoom Professional Spray system. It's very innovative product that not only saves your huge amount..
HighlightsProfessional Tool Kit By JacklyModel No: JK-6032- A32 in 1OriginalHigh QualityProfessional Hardware ToolsInterchangeable Precise Manual Tool SetIncludes TweezersEncased in a BoxAll Purpose T..
This storage rack is ideal for organizing
food,drink,fruit and etc, which is very suitable for using under the table or
Contractile activity card slot, flexible use,
Highlights:Keep Hands FreeSuper-Soft FleeceMachine WashableDelivery 7 Working Days.Free Delivery In All Over Pakistan.Place
Your Order Or Call us and Whats App 0332-214-8016...
THE MAGIC TAP:It turns any beverage
container into an easy-to-use drink dispenser that eliminates the need to lift
heavy bottles, and also
prevents spills, drips, and waste. Designed to be use..
Highlights:Toothpaste DispenserModel No: TM-2000Touch it, enjoy it!One-touch operationWorks for every brand of toothpasteEasy installationNo more wasted toothpasteNo batteries requiredTake out the too..
Highlights:USB powered mini Vacuum Cleaner with bristle brush head Mini size, easy
to clean dirt at the corner of the keyboard. Effectively removes dust between
keyboard keys. LED light allows you t..
Highlights:Mini Car VacuumHigh Quality ProductMaterial Type:ABSVersatile wet/dry vacuum for your car or truckOperates on 12 VoltsVehicle Power Adapter includedWashable FilterCompact, Lightweight Desig..
Key Features:Type: Handy ChopperColor: RedStainless Steel BladesDelivery 7 Working Days.Free Delivery In All Over Pakistan.Place
Your Order Or Call us and Whats App 0332-214-8016...
Highlights: Zero Gravity Magnetic Spice Rack The Zero Gravity Magnetic Spice Rack lives up to its name, as the spice canisters can be placed on or hung below the..
Highlights:Music Receiver Built-In MicBluetooth Music ReceiverHands-Free WorkingStereo Inlet SocketUSB Power CableCompact DesignEconomicalConvenient PortableWirelessSimpleDelivery 7 Working Days...
It can also froth and foam milk Very easy to use one button operation Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included) The lid is required to prevent spillages Not dishwasher safe Dimensions: 13 x 9.5cm (HW) ..
Hightlights:-Standard Micro USB charging interface compatible with the charger on the marketWorking Networks:GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHZ(Please make sure your sim card can work on one of the two networks..
Highlights:HD Vision LensesAnti-glareReduces Eye Strain (Daytime)Eliminates Glare Light (Nighttime)Optical Clarity Wrap-around GlassesFits Over Prescription GlassesEuro-style DesignAdvance HD Len..
Highlights:Parachute FabricWaterproofShields from DustProtects from Color FadingFor Both 70cc & 125cc BikesFits PerfectlyFinely StitchedIdeal for Indoor & Outdoor UseWashableRandom Colors will..
Highlights:Discounted PricePowerful LightweightDurable Easy to UseVery Convenient Delivery 7 Working Days.Place Your Order Or Call us and Whats App 0332-214-8016. ..
Highlights:LED LightsFlash LightON/OFF Automatically Stylish and SmartEasy to Install & RemoveAnti-FogEasy to Install Connects by Wire (Fog Light)Waterproof & ShockproofLightweight &..
Highlights:2 Bed Sheets with Pillow CoversKing SizeAvailable in 10 designsTwo pillow covers for each bed sheetSize: 94" x 102" (minimum)Pillow Cover Size: 19" x 29" (minimum)Fabric of bed sheet: Polye..
Highlights:3D Mobile Screen Magnifier (Enlarger)Compatible with 5/5.5 inch Smartphones2nd Generation Optical Technology3x Enlarged ViewReduces Eyes FatigueClear and Vivid Result3D-like DisplayStrong S..
Highlights:Fizz Saver - Cold Drink DispenserSaves the fizz of drinksColor of pump: RedNew & improved designPressure release valveDispenses soft drinks quickly and slowly as you may like itEasily i..


text:
Gentle Thoughts for Today
Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.
When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.
A penny saved is a government oversight.
The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.
The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
(I) He who hesitates is probably right.
Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are " XL."
If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.
If you can smile when things go wrong , you have someone in mind to blame.
The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
Did you ever notice: When you put the 2 words "The" and "IRS" together it spells "Theirs."
Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.
Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft
Today, it's called golf
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth . . . AMEN . . !!!
# # # # #


text:
15 Charming Vintage Airline Posters
I love coming across treasure troves of new beautiful books and ephemera to look at. Today's favorite find so far are vintage travel posters. We have dozens and dozens of beautiful, old vintage airline posters, many on linen, many lithograph, from all over the world. They come from various airlines as well – Air France, Qantas, Pan Am, United Airlines and many more. These ones are all on offer from the same bookseller – oldimprints.com.
I'd love to have some of these preserved and framed – they would look fabulous as a series in a home. And there's some great nostalgia value as well, for those who were in the airline industry. Both my parents were – my father worked for Pan Am, my mother for American Airlines (she's been to Hawaii nearly 40 times!), and they both talk very fondly about the way air travel used to be. Enjoy this gorgeous art from a time when air travel was a luxury and a treat.


text:
Here is an easy dairy dish that I honestly can take no credit for. Its by Susie Fishbein on page 184 of Passover by Design. I make it every year, and everyone loves it. From the grampas who used to eat blintzes for breakfast as a kid, to the kids who view it as a Passover treat, your casserole dish will be swept clean by all of the spoons digging in.
- 12 frozen Tuv Taam cheese blintzes or 3 boxes of the flavor of your choice.
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups of sour cream
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- cinnamon /sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a casserole dish. Arrange blintzes in a single layer. Beat all remaining ingredients and pour over blintzes. Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar. Bake for 45 minutes until baked and golden. Enjoy!
Related articles
- Kale and Goat Cheese Muffin Souffles (thejewishhostess.com)
- Terri's Lamb Shanks for Passover (thejewishhostess.com)
- Juicy Matzoh Stuffed Chicken Cutlets (thejewishhostess.com)
- The Jewish Woman's Guide to Maintaining Sanity on Passover (thejewishhostess.com)
- Passover Pizza Dough (thejewishhostess.com)


text:
Acura TSX - Premium Fuel Required
studebaker59 Posts: 1
in Acura
My wife and I are considering the purchase of an Acura TSX. We like the size and comfort of the car, but I noticed that premium fuel is required.
I was wondering if all you TSX owners use the premium fuel OR can we use regular fuel in the car. Is knocking and pinging experienced when regular fuel us used?
Just curious.
I was wondering if all you TSX owners use the premium fuel OR can we use regular fuel in the car. Is knocking and pinging experienced when regular fuel us used?
Just curious.
johnny420 Posts: 473If you're going to buy a TSX, plan on using premium fuel. If that's a problem, purchase something else.
And no, the engine won't ping on regular, as the ECU retards timing to compensate, which also reduces engine efficiency.0
mrgold35 Posts: 73You will get less performance, use more gas and increase the wear/tear on the engine using anything less than 91 octane consistently.
Here is the math:
15,000 miles per year @ 21 mpg avg = 714.3 gallons used (using 87 octane)
15,000 miles per year @ 23 mpg avg = 652 gallons used (using 91 octane)
714.3 Gallons X $3.00 87 octane = $2,143 per year
652 Gallons X $3.20 91 octane = $2,086.4 per year
Difference of $56.50 cheaper overall per year for 91 octane compared to 87 Octane (assuming you lose about 1 ½ to 2 mpg because of using a lower grade).
I would only use something less than 91 octane if you have no choice and need to fill up one tank. I had to use 90 octane in when traveling to Eastern New Mexico because that is all they had.0
wai Posts: 327Besides losing mileage, it will lose some HP at hard acceleration by using 87. In NE, most stations only have 89 or 93 octane. Usually TSX drivers will just use 93.0
ngvc1 Posts: 2I have a 2012 4cyl TSX that hasn't seen a drop of 91 octane since the dealer's fill. It currently has only 3400 miles on the clock. I just returned fron a 1400 mile trip where, on one leg, I averaged 34.57 mpg while driving on cruise set at 74 mph. This is the third car I have owned where the owner's manual "recommended" premium gas and I have used "regular" with no problems. My trade for the TSX was a 6 cylinder Toyota that I ran for 97,000 miles. My wife is currently driving a 2002 TL with only 67,000 miles. Regarding performance loss, while on cruise set at 74 mph, I stepped down on the accelerator to pass a truck and hit over 80 mph with no problem. My plans are to continue using the cheaper blend and to enjoy the savings as well as the driving experience.0
When I first owned my 06 tsx I used premium fuel then switched to regular. Have driven in 42 states. Excellent gas mileage that handled the mountains of Colorado, Montaña in a snow storm very well. I bought this car new 11/06. Have all service done by acura dealers. It now has 141k+miles.0
fedlawman Posts: 3,118I love your updates nj - keep them coming.
I sold my TSX (Milano Red 6MT) in 2006, but I still remember it as one of my favorites of all the cars that I have owned over the years - and I've owned some good ones. It was also one of the few cars of mine that my wife really liked.
The styling, cockpit, control feel, and driving dynamics are still up there with the best in the segment. I really miss that beautiful instrument panel with the wood trim and luminescent gauges. Really classy.
If it had been RWD, I would probably still be driving it...0
I remember when the majority of vehicles has RWD. More and more people wanted FWD. Now it seems to be going back to wanting RwD0


text:
More on:
Conflict in the Horn of Africa is escalating rapidly as power struggles within Somalia are exacerbated by military support that both Ethiopia and Eritrea give to the opposing parties there. Ethiopia backs the weak interim government; Eritrea sponsors the Islamic militants fighting to overthrow it. Because the United States has accused Somalia of harboring al-Qaeda suspects, "the Ethiopian-Eritrean proxy conflict increases the opportunities for terrorist infiltration of the Horn and East Africa and for ignition of a larger regional conflict," warns a new Council Special Report.
Last week, the United Nations authorized an African force to protect Somalia's virtually powerless interim government based in Baidoa. UN Security Council Resolution 1725, cosponsored by the United States and the Security Council's African member countries, partially lifts an arms embargo on Somalia. Islamic militants, who control the capital of Mogadishu, warned that the resolution will provoke a full-scale war. The report, Avoiding Conflict in the Horn of Africa: U.S. Policy Toward Ethiopia and Eritrea, suggests that the resolution is both "dangerously provocative and likely to be more symbolic than substantive" due to the challenges of mounting a regional peacekeeping force.
International involvement, particularly from the United States, is critical to prevent the Ethiopia-Eritrea border conflict from further undermining U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the region, says author Terrence Lyons of George Mason University. "Washington has few good options to address the emergent threats in Somalia. There are, however, opportunities to push for full implementation of the peace agreement that ended the Ethiopia-Eritrea border conflict [(1998–2000)], which can help dampen the dynamic that contributes to escalation within Somalia."
"Given the stakes and the role the region plays with regard to the Arabian Peninsula and counterterrorism, the importance of democratization promotion globally, and the growing attention to the region on Capitol Hill and within diaspora communities, disengagement is not an option." Lyons calls for a new and more comprehensive U.S. policy. Recommendations include:
Committing to existing multilateral agreements.
"Washington should remain committed to the multilateral Witnesses to the Algiers Agreement and [the Eritrea-Ethiopia Border Commission (EEBC)] framework, pressing Ethiopia to demarcate the border and Eritrea to return to talks and lift restrictions on [the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE)]."
Coordinating increased financial support.
"The U.S. government should also be prepared to offer substantial financial backing and use its influence within the international financial institutions to support demobilization, cross-border trade and communications, and normalization of regional relations."
Pressuring both countries to introduce political rights.
"Once the border issue is settled, the United States should pressure Asmara to permit basic political rights and Ethiopia to release political prisoners, enter into a dialogue with the full range of opposition leaders, and return to the freedoms seen in early 2005."
Making foreign aid to both countries conditional.
"Development and military assistance programs should be tied to progress on governance issues and Washington should be prepared to reduce or slow non-humanitarian programs if political conditions deteriorate further."
Establishing robust democratization programs.
"Well-funded programs on democratization and rule of law should be offered to support positive political openings. Washington should reach out to the wide spectrum of opposition groups both within Ethiopia and in the diaspora and encourage them to pursue strategies of peaceful electoral competition, rather than armed struggle."
Supporting long-term regional peacebuilding initiatives.
"The United States, international donors, and international organizations should support long-term regional peacebuilding initiatives. Building new relationships between communities split by the militarized border, groups displaced by the conflict, and families divided by loyalties to rival states will provide a context for new thinking and increased confidence about the formal peace process and will help build healthier bilateral relations after the border dispute is settled."
CONTACT: CFR Communications, firstname.lastname@example.com, 212-434-9888
More on:


text:
Kicking Off a New EraBy Samuel Greengard Print
The New Meadowlands Stadium is one enterprise using digital media to manage workloads and enhance customers experiences.
Kicking Off a New Era
It's no surprise that the Internet and mobile technology have disrupted—and forever changed—distribution models, advertising, marketing and merchandising. However, few industries have felt the impact more than media and entertainment, in which business models are undergoing radical change. Yet, at the same time, better networking, database and analytics capabilities have made it possible to understand customer behavior and create more powerful ways to distribute and sell products and services.
"It is absolutely essential for entertainment and media companies to know as much as possible about customers and develop processes and strategies that connect to them effectively," White explains. Analytics is frequently at the center of an IT focus, but other technologies that enter the picture include cloud computing, social networking, content management, mobile applications and digital distribution. Many of these capabilities are ultimately driven by more powerful hardware and server virtualization.
It's a concept that Brickman at New Meadowlands understands. Over the last three years, working with both the Giants and Jets, he and team executives have assembled a state-of-the-art environment that redefines sports entertainment and marketing. Cisco Stadium Vision technology presents live game footage, team trivia, news and weather information. It also allows stadium operators to change the venue's color scheme, content and team branding—from Giants blue to Jets green—with the push of a few buttons.
Meanwhile, a Verizon and Cisco partnership delivers 34 channels of customized HD content to the stadium. This allows fans to simultaneously view multiple games and other content in select areas of the facility.
Verizon also installed a wireless network throughout the stadium, providing fans with access to relevant sports and entertainment content. Finally, luxury suites are equipped with digital technologies that allow patrons to use touch-screens to order concession items, as well as control broadcast channels and other digital content.
Assembling the infrastructure was a complex task. The stadium includes 10,000 access points for ubiquitous WiFi coverage and more than 1,000 point-of-sale devices. Operators use advanced analytics to track buying patterns and generate instant promotions to reduce food and merchandise inventory.
These systems, along with the 2,200 screens and a 70-channel Verizon FiOS HD video system, are tied into an IP network running on Cisco 6500 switches. More than 125 Dell servers control the infrastructure, which provides "obsolescence proofing." Altogether, New Meadowlands invested more than $100 million in technology; the overall cost of the stadium exceeded $1.6 billion.
PwC's White believes that entertainment and media companies are becoming savvier about how they approach technology. In the past, organizations typically handled media production, distribution and consumer-oriented tasks from distinct departments that weren't part of IT—often relying on operations or engineering executives to make decisions. However, over the last few years, companies have begun to merge IT operations and build a single infrastructure. "There is a major push to bring these two worlds together," he says.
The need for a converged IT infrastructure is rooted in efficiency and costs, White says. As digital distribution takes hold, a growing number of organizations are looking for ways to manage the process in a more streamlined way—while gleaning data about buying and consumption patterns.
"The reality is that consumers view products in an entirely different way [now], and media and entertainment companies are being forced to adapt," he points out. "The repercussions are rippling through the supply chain and forcing everyone to take a more integrated approach."
IT Solutions Builder TOP IT RESOURCES TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
Which topic are you interested in?
Data Storage
IT Management
What is your company size?
What is your job title?
What is your job function?
Searching our resource database to find your matches...


text:
NASA may have shuttered its Space Shuttle program, but we knew that wasn't the end of manned American trips to space. Today, NASA shelled out 1.1 billion dollars to three private firms who have been working on spacecrafts of their own: Boeing, Sierra, and SpaceX.
Boeing has been working on its CST-100 space capsule for awhile now, even putting out an open call for potential pilots. But NASA pilots will also take the helm, as NASA has given the aerospace company $460 million to further develop the craft for use as early as 2016.
SpaceX will be modifying its Dragon Capsule—you know, the one that docked with the Interntational Space Station—to seat seven crew members, and will use the Falcon 9 rocket to send it up into orbit. Space X says that their craft is the safest ever. And judging from the $440 million in funding, NASA seems to agree.
Sierra Nevada is not as big or well known as the other two companies, but its positively futuristic-looking Dream Chaser craft will be outfitted for seven NASA astronauts to blast off in. It seems the least complete of any of the projects, but Sierra Nevada still expects to complete the project by 2016 and NASA will still throw $213 million at the company to get it ready.
It'll still be a few years before we get to see NASA return to the skies in these crafts, but this is an exciting first step in the partnership between NASA and the private sector. [NASA via The Verge]
Image via Matt Stroshane/Getty


text:
Question: Is there a "morning-after" pill for HIV exposure? What can be done if someone is exposed to HIV infection?
Answer: This question is arising more often in clinical practice. First, it is important to differentiate exposure in an occupational setting (e.g., a healthcare worker stuck with a needle) from a non-occupational setting (e.g., a broken condom, or shared needle while injecting). This is because the available data and guidelines are different in the two settings. While the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Guidelines (PDF) recommend consideration of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment of exposed healthcare workers, the effectiveness of treatment after HIV exposure in the non-occupational setting is less clear. In the occupational setting, the recommended treatment for an exposed healthcare worker is a 2- or 3-antiretroviral-drug regimen for 1 month if the exposure is determined to be high risk.
In 1995, data from healthcare workers treated with AZT after HIV exposure showed an 81% decrease in the risk for HIV infection after needle-stick exposure to HIV-infected blood. However, AZT failed to prevent HIV infection in healthcare workers in 13 reported instances. The risk for HIV transmission per episode of unprotected receptive anal sex is estimated at 0.1% to 3% and the risk per episode of unprotected receptive vaginal sex is estimated to be even lower, at 0.1% to 0.2%. No published estimates of the risk for transmission from receptive oral sex exist, but instances of HIV transmission from oral sex have been reported.
Although animal studies indicate that antiretroviral agents are most effective within 1 to 2 hours of exposure and probably not effective when started later than 24 to 36 hours after exposure, the interval during which therapy can be beneficial for humans is unknown. Researchers in San Francisco have reported on over 100 people who received PEP for non-occupational HIV exposure and there were no cases of HIV infection in that group. However, given the relatively low rate of HIV transmission per unprotected sexual contact, it is not known how many infections there would have been had PEP not been used.
The above data and recommendations were published in September 1998, by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in a report titled, Management of Possible Sexual, Injecting-Drug-Use, or Other Non-Occupational Exposure to HIV, Including Considerations Related to Antiretroviral Therapy. The conclusion of that report was that because of the lack of efficacy data for the use of antiretroviral agents to reduce HIV transmission after a possible non-occupational exposure, PHS is unable to recommend for or against this therapeutic approach. Additionally, the report recommended that if such therapy is attempted, healthcare providers must inform patients of the lack of data, address their patients' underlying risk-reduction needs (when applicable), and restrict the use of this therapy to high-risk exposures (e.g., unprotected receptive anal or vaginal intercourse with a known HIV-positive person). Also, the report recommended that more research is needed in this area. Following this report, the CDC initiated a surveillance system to collect information about persons who seek medical care after possible sexual, injecting-drug use, or other non-occupational HIV exposures.
In clinical practice, the factors considered in deciding whether to recommend PEP include the nature of the exposure; the HIV status and treatment history of the contact, including viral load, if known; and the time of the exposure. The animal data shows that, after more than 24 hours after exposure, the effectiveness of PEP decreases significantly, and there is probably no benefit if PEP is begun more than 72 hours after exposure. Even if PEP is recommended, there is no "morning-after" pill. The treatment is for 1 month, with two or three drugs that often have significant side effects.
Ask Dr. Jeff Your Question!
Mail in your question or e-mail us at email@example.com.
We will answer all questions and print those that space allows.
Dr. Jeff Schouten is a former general surgeon who has been living with HIV for over 15 years. He is chair of STEP's Publications Advisory Committee and contributes regularly to the STEP Perspective_. He has also earned a law degree from the University of Washington, so HIV-related legal questions, as well as medical, will be considered._


text:
We are long-time residents of Stillwater, Oklahoma and a family of pet-lovers. We have 2 labs, 1 cat, and 3 sons. We have always been an "outdoor" family. We enjoy boating and sports and our labs fit right into that lifestyle.
The girls love to go anywhere with us but get especially excited when they see the boat prepared to go out or when we pick up our baseball equipment. They know its play time! They swim, boat, fish and even play baseball with the team. They love to be outfielders. They see the pop flies better than some humans!
Our goal for our pets is to provide them with a loving, safe atmosphere. We accept nothing less than that from prospective adoptive families for our puppies. We will ask questions only to assure the puppies are placed in homes they will thrive and be loved. After all, they will love you unconditionally, why should they get anything less!!!


text:
On 28th October 2012 Karl Schlecht celebrated his 80th Birthday in Beijing during a University and Business Ethics Mini Seminar and with the presence of the most renowned personalities. If you are interested to read about the event you can view the the Invitation and Birthday guest message from Karl Schlecht as well as Speeches.
On 29th October 2012 the WEIB (World Ethics Institute Beijing) was inaugurated (WEIB-Handbook). We kindly refer you to the following Photostory and the Photobook with WEIB-decision made in Tuebingen.
We will also put at your disposal the following literature of personalities who are well known for their work around ethics in business.
For information about Sany and Karl Schlecht`s top consulting role please click here.
For more information about WEIB please visit the English website:


text:
I love technology.
Last night The Girl had her BFF over to spend the night. There was giggling and whispers heard from across the hall.
At 11:30p I knocked on the door and told them I was going to bed. They were quietly tucked under piles of covers, watching the end of a movie. They planned to go to sleep when it was finished.
At midnight I was wide awake, reading a new blog I found: Attic 24.
The laughter across the hall suddenly began to build. I wasn't slumbering, nor even close, but I was very cozy and warm...I didn't really want to get out of my bed to ask them to be quiet.
So I did the next best thing: I sent The Girl a text, reminding them that it was a bit late.
In about three minutes all was quiet, with an occasional stifled giggle. Which made me smile.
I thought myself very clever.
I asked them this morning if they got my text. They hadn't. They had quieted themselves on their own. Confessing that "after midnight you feel so crazy and wild! We were glad to go to sleep."
I hope she'll say that 10 years from now.
On a completely different note, have you noticed that the 80's are in full-swing fashion these days?
I've noticed the comeback of leg-warmers. I wore those back in the day... only I wore mine as an accessory to shirts with the shoulder parts cut out...I hope those don't come back.
I had nearly a full skein of yarn used for another project and thought I might make The Girl some leg-warmers for Christmas. Unfortunately, I got 9/10th's of the way finished and ran out of yarn...hmmm. I hope they still sell this stuff.
I also found a great pattern at tangled happy. The Girl Scouts pick secret sisters each year at Christmas. Our secret sister will receive this bag.
It stitched easily and VERY quickly. I did it in 30 minutes, in the car, waiting for piano lessons to be over. So if your so inclined, or you need a quick gift idea, go hook this one up!
All right, the Gigglers are up and have asked for pancakes...an easy request that I am happy to oblige.
Happy Weekend!


text:
The Story:
August was really excited to meet LT our resident black stud. Her hubby Robert has wanted to see her with a black man for quite some time. The chemistry between August and LT was incredible, she kept mentioning how good he smelled and how attractive he was. He loved her perky titties and firm ass...Before long she had her sweet lips wrapped around that thick black meat. He then proceeded to lick her wet little pussy and ass. She kept telling her husband how much she was enjoying it and how he should be taking notes. LT fucked her tight slut wife pussy hard and blew his black cock cum load all over her pretty little face and tits. You are going to love this dirty talking wife in action
Click Here ~ Visit Our Site
Click Here ~ Visit Our Site
18 U.S.C 2257 Compliance Statement Record-Keeping Requirements


text:
3 pole male cable connector with Nickel housing and silver contacts.
The next generation of the worldwide accepted standard of XLR cable connectors. The successor of the X series offers several new features which make it more reliable, easier to assemble and improves contact integrity as well cable strain relief.
The Neutrik XX series is the successor to the 'industry standard' X series XLR cable connector, and offers several new features. It is available in 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 pin configurations, with silver or gold plated contacts and nickel or black housings.
They are easy to assemble, with only four parts and no screws. The contact block is hard plastic (polyamide), and is inserted from the rear of the shell. The female contacts are a unique cage design, with seven independent contact springs for low contact resistance and high integrity, and incorporate a solder barrier to prevent solder running into the contact mating area. The female connector has an improved solid metal latch which is larger and easier to handle, plus a new feature of additional ground spring contacts for better shell ground continuity. The male has an improved locking recess for more secure mating retention. The Neutrik chuck design gives secure clamping onto all cables 3.5mm - 8.0mm diameter, and now provides a higher resistance to pull-out. An improved ratchet lock helps prevent accidental opening of the strain relief while in use. Glands with polyurethane strain reliefs give high protection to the cable against bending stresses.
Additional Information / Neutrik NC3MXX Male XLR Cable Connector
|Connector type
- Male connector with improved locking recess without "window", more stringent housing increases durability
- Improved chuck type strain relief provides higher pull-out force and makes assembly easier and faster
- Boot with polyurethane gland gives high protection to cable bending stresses
- Colored rings and boots available for coding or identification
- Sleek and ergonomic design - valuable and handy
- Rugged zinc diecast shell, longlasting and dependable
- Internal thread on shell is well proteced against any damage
- Branded with unique hologram - guarantees genuine and authentic Neutrik product


text:
In Tokyo, all garbage is not created equal
Two weeks ago the city of Chiba announced that it would start charging noncommercial residents for garbage collection in February. Like many municipalities throughout Japan it will use a garbage bag system: All refuse must be deposited for collection in special bags sold by the city. Presently, Chiba only charges businesses for refuse collection, but the cost of processing garbage continues to go up. In the beginning, residents will pay ¥36 for a 45-liter bag, regardless of whether the trash is burnable or non-burnable. That comes to about ¥0.8 per liter, which will only put a very small dent in the city's revenue problems. Three years ago Chiba was spending ¥13.3 billion a year on refuse processing, and estimated that 45 liters worth of burnable trash cost ¥280 to dispose of. The same amount of non-burnable trash cost ¥220 to process.
According to Tokyo Shimbun, local governments started charging their residents for refuse collection around the turn of the millennium. Now, about 55 percent of municipalities in Japan do so, and most use the garbage bag system, which only pays for part of the cost. However, the burden on residents varies widely from one place to another, even within the prefecture of Tokyo.
People who live in the 23 wards don't pay any extra for refuse collection, but those who live in the cities and towns of the Tama region of Western Tokyo pay a lot A woman interviewed in the article recently moved from Ota Ward to Mitaka City. Where she used to live she paid nothing for trash collection, but Mitaka requires that refuse be placed in bags, otherwise it won't be picked up. A package of 10 purple 40-liter bags costs ¥750.


text:
No products
Purchase a gift voucher
I returned home from work travel today to find the box with my new moccasins. BEST SHOES EVER!! My feet love them...and I'll be reaching out to order this year's Christmas style. Thank you for your outstanding craftsmanship & Happy Thanksgiving! ... Read More
Lori K.
I LOVE my pair! I have been wearing them a lot. They fit great, are super-cute, and are so comfortable. I put them on my Instagram page and my old boss already wants to buy some. ... Read More
Theresa M.
I received my moccasins and I love them. The craftsmanship is superb and I love the colors. I am sure I will be ordering more. ... Read More
Nancy B.
My mocs came a few days ago. I love them. To have footwear that fits both feet, of very unequal size, is a luxury I never thought I would experience. Love the orange hide with the blue laces. I just don't ever want to take them off! ... Read More
Ginger K.
Hello any potential customers out there. I want to tell you that I am so impressed with the service this company has given to me. If 5 stars were the highest rating, they would be a 10. A difficult foot to fit, the pair were too small, they were HAPPY to make me another pair, no charge at all. Got back to me quickly in emails, The owner is PAUL KIRKMAN. A gem. complete gem. ... Read More
Carol M.
The Itasca Company is a pleasure to work with and The Hatchie Moccasins are perfect - Thank You for Your Service - I will reccomend Your Products and Service as Superior Premium. ... Read More
Jay S.
Normally ships in 10 day(s)
Warning: Last items in stock!
Availability date:
Women's Cota - Brindle
Recipient :
* Required fields
or Cancel
Handcrafted Made in USA
The combination of buffalo and elk hides used in the construction of these moccasins most likely makes them the most comfortable footwear you'll ever own - they feel like they're broken in the first time you put them on. The traditional soft sole construction offers a barefoot feel; in fact our customers have described the way they feel as a better version of barefoot. The buffalo used in the sole offers ruggedness and durability even with outdoor use; the elk used for the upper is the softest and most supple of any of the leathers we carry. It's truly luxurious.
We've named this color combination "Brindle" and it's a part of our "Select" line of women's Cota moccasins. This canoe-style moccasin is a classic and it's a great neutral for year-round use. For those looking for a matching men's counterpart we offer it!


text:
|Go to Page...
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Credendo Vides
PC/Mac Patch Notes v3.2.5 (Clockwork City), 23 Oct 2017
Welcome to The Elder Scrolls Online v3.2.5 and the Clockwork City where you can enter Sotha Sil's legendary creation and explore his mysterious mechanical world. In addition to new quests to enjoy, you'll also come across two new world bosses and two delves, plus a new 12-player Trial: Asylum Sanctorium. We've also added 12 new item sets, two new Motifs, over 200 new furnishings, and a host of fun, new collectibles.
For players that own The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, we've added a new Battleground game mode – Crazy King – where your team must seize a capture point location that jumps randomly around the map. It's, well, crazy!
The base game update introduces the highly-anticipated Transmutation system which allows you to change the traits on your gear, including weapons and armors. We've also added a trait tracker that will allow you to see whether or not you've researched the unique trait on an item. Additionally, we've also made a number of performance optimizations resulting in better frame rate and shorter loading times.
We can't wait for you to discover this mysterious, new zone. This update in its entirety is approximately 3.6GB in size. Enjoy!
Last edited by Dolby : 10/12/18 at 10:21 AM.
|ESOUI » Site Forums » News » PC/Mac Patch Notes v3.2.5 (Clockwork City), 23 Oct 2017
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
Only one Fayette runner will advance out of the district cross country tournament and move on to regional competition in Tiffin this weekend.
Eagle sophomore Skylar Lantz placed 13th Saturday in his race at Liberty Center to make the cut for another weekend of competition. The top four teams and the top 16 individuals advance to the regional tournament.
Lantz crossed the finish line at 16:52. The race was won by Eric Dahlinghaus of Minster with a time of 16:01, less than a second ahead of Aaren Hemmelgarn of St. Henry. Another runner posted a 16:01 from one of the other Div. III district races at Liberty Center.
Fayette coach Bryan Stambaugh figures Lantz will have to run in the 16:30s Saturday to make the cut for the state meet.
"He's definitely capable of doing it," Stambaugh said. "It's not out of his range."
Dylan Stannard ran a personal best Saturday, as did most of the other members of the boys team.
Fayette's other runners were Stannard, 25th place at 17:17, Casen Burkholder, 42nd at 18:06; Jared Wagner, 44th at 18:12; Ian Schrock, 50th at 18:59; Dylan Aschemeier, 67th at 19:40; and Cole Burkholder, 73rd at 20:14.
Fayette placed sixth in team standings. Minster was first, followed by St. Henry. Pettisville advances as one of the top four teams.
GIRLS—Junior Jill Stuckey was the top runner for the Fayette girls, but she was about half a minute shy of advancing to regionals. She placed 18th at 21:25, ahead of freshman Emilie Keiser (24th, 21:39) and senior Melanie Seiler (28th, 22:03).
Other Eagle runners were Noelle Goodson, 45th at 22:55; Madelyn Maginn, 47th at 22:59; Liz Maginn, 60th at 24:00; and Ellen Baker, 63rd at 24:42.
Brittany Atkinson of Liberty Center won the race at 18:06. The best Div. III time of the day at Liberty Center was 17:43.
"Jill just missed out," Stambaugh said. "She was in a position, but lost a couple spots in the last mile."
Stambaugh said he was proud of how Seiler went out and gave it her all for the final race of her senior year. Keiser ran her best race by far, Stambaugh said, and all the others had good times for their averages.
The host team won the district title. Fayette placed sixth, four points behind Hilltop.
"It was a respectable team finish for the competition," Stambaugh said. "I wasn't disappointed with it."
The Div. III boys race is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday in Tiffin.
MORENCI CROSS: Several Bulldog runners continue to improve as Morenci heads to the Div. IV regional meet Saturday in Hudson. Five personal best times within a span of three days gives coach Brad Brown hope for several runners to advance to the state meet Nov. 3 at Michigan International Speedway.
"We should have some confidence going into the regional meet at Hudson because the teams have had some of their best runs there," Brown said. "They know they can run well there."
The top three teams and the top 15 individuals will advance to the state competition. The boys' race is scheduled at 10 a.m. and the girls follow at 10:30.
The Bulldogs competed Saturday for the first time at the Class D Championships in Shepard, Mich. The girls placed third by just one point, behind Beal City and Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart. Both teams are ranked high in Div. IV.
Mariah Gillen ran her fastest ever at 20:37 for fifth place and teammate Tatyana Pless followed in 14th place at 20:56. Madi Gleckler was back in action and ran a PR at 21:25 for 22nd place.
Other Bulldog runners were Samantha Mikuski (37th, 22:44), Taylor Baugh (120th, 26:10) and Andy Mikuski (145th, 28:53). Baugh was suffering from a cramp and finished about two minutes off her usual time.
"Mariah and Tatyana started off too fast," Brown said, "but they both held out and did a good job staying near the front."
The two team leaders finished in the top 15 while running out of their comfort zone, he said, against some of the top small-school runners in the state.
The Bulldog boys finished eighth among 26 teams, with two runners posting personal bests.
Luke Spaulding took 12th place at 17:40, a few seconds off his best ever, and Jake Spaulding was 27th at 18:04 for a PR. Reagan Stowell also turned in his best at 18:39 for 46th place. Adam Roseman finished 110th at 20:43 and Brandt Kelley was 157th at 22:14. One-hundred and ninety-three runners competed.
Coach Brown said the overnight trip to the meet was paid for by Morenci Athletic Boosters and team members were very appreciative of the gift.
SAND CREEK—Brown figured the Sand Creek Invitational on Monday would provide a good workout for the week after Saturday's competition, but two Bulldogs came through with PRs.
Pless lowered her time to 20:22.9 for fifth place and Gillen lowered her previous best to 20:35.8 for sixth place.
Gleckler placed 18th at 22:10, followed by Samantha Mikuski (26th, 22:58), Baugh (39th, 24:37), Maëlle Delhaise (59th, 26:18) and Andy Mikuski (78th, 32:45).
The girls placed second of 11 teams, 90 points behind fifth-ranked Div. III team Hanover-Horton.
Morenci's boys placed seventh of 12 teams, with Hanover-Horton winning.
Luke Spaulding was sixth at 17:43.7, followed by Jake Spaulding (18th, 18:34); Stowell (20th,18:51); Roseman, (71st, 21:58); and Kelley (77th, 22:49).
MORENCI FOOTBALL: By DAVID GREEN
It was senior night Friday in Deerfield and players were introduced during a continual light rain.
One by one they took their place on the field until there were 16 Britton-Deerfield players standing—two more than Morenci's entire team. The Bulldogs had three extra players that night after bringing up Malachi Hoffman from the junior varsity team.
"Only 11 of them can be on the field at one time," noted Morenci assistant coach Dan Hoffman, and the Bulldogs took the field.
In the end, it was a decisive 36-8 win for the playoff bound Patriots (6-2, 5-2), but Morenci (3-6, 1-6) held its own for the first half, stopping BD on four of its first six possessions and going into the third quarter trailing just 15-8.
"We held them in check the first half," said head coach Mike McDowell, but the defense gave way after intermission.
The Bulldogs picked up two first downs on their initial possession before stalling out and turning the ball over on downs. The Patriots were soon forced to punt and Morenci advanced the ball again before losing possession on an interception.
Once again, the Bulldog defense held fast and Morenci took over at midfield. The Bulldogs advanced to the BD 28 before losing yardage on a penalty and punting the ball. Taking over on their own 12, the Patriots' Tristan Pizana caught a pass and ran for an 89-yard touchdown for the first score of the game at 6:46 in the second quarter.
The Bulldogs were forced to punt, but got the ball back after recovering a Patriot fumble. Morenci was pushed back twice with penalties then lost possession when quarterback Torin Merillat was intercepted. League-leading rusher Leighton Merritt broke tackles for a 26-yard scoring run and a 15-0 lead.
After a Morenci fumble, BD got into position to attempt a field goal with time running out in the half, but Eli Decker blocked it and Austin Sandusky picked up the ball on the run and raced to the end zone for a 71-yard touchdown run. Hayze Wolf carried for the conversion to make it a 15-8 game.
Monroe Daily News staff member Doug Donnelly, who keeps a record of Tri-County Conference sports statistics, doesn't recall that a blocked field goal attempt has ever resulted in a touchdown during TCC play.
"We wanted to get a stop to start the second half," Coach McDowell said, but some defensive breakdowns got in the way.
Merritt capped a drive in the third quarter with a one-yard run and the Patriots threatened later in the quarter until Austin Thomas intercepted on the two-yard line.
After the Bulldogs punted, Merritt drove through defenders early in the fourth quarter for a 33-yard touchdown. BD's final score came with 6:49 to play when Brandt Swinderman covered 33 yards to the end zone.
"We had some shoddy tackling in the second half," McDowell said. "They'd run through the line, we'd have them stopped, but then they would scoot on through."
Thomas finished with 43 yards rushing, followed by Wolf with 41 and Sandusky with 33. Wolf led the defense with 12 tackles and Kendrick Taylor notched 10.
JV FOOTBALL: After playing Whiteford to a 32-32 tie Oct. 11, Morenci's junior varsity football team came back to down Britton-Deerfield 52-6.
The Bulldogs' season got off to a shaky start with three consecutive losses, but that's when everything changed. Morenci logged five victories and a tie to finish the season at 5-3-1. The wins included two shut-outs and two games with only single touchdowns scored by the opponents.
"Over that span we out-scored our opponents 238 to 58," coach Tim Roberts said. "The kids really responded and decided to take things in the right direction. It's a great group of kids."
Against BD, the Bulldogs scored three times in each of the first two quarters. Brandon DiCenso scored all three of the first-quarter touchdowns and Alex Decker caught the conversion pass on one of them.
In the second quarter, Mike Heinze scored on an 11-yard run and Alex Thomas caught a pass from Chris Hinkley for a 16-yard touchdown. DiCenso raced 45 yards for the next score and Decker caught the conversion pass. In the fourth quarter, Bobby Black covered 50 yards on a touchdown run.
The Bulldogs finished with 468 yards on the ground and 87 in the air.
Thomas carried six times for 102 yards, caught four passes for 48 yards, and was good on five of six passes for 51 yards. DiCenso was next in total yards with 195 on the ground and one 32-yard pass.
Defensive statistics were not available, but Roberts said his defenders were strong with two interceptions
The defensive line played well as well as the secondary with two interceptions. BD's only score came after the Bulldogs fumbled on their own seven-yard line.
WHITEFORD—The Bobcats had a big third quarter to take a 32-26 lead, but Morenci managed to tie it up midway through the fourth quarter. The conversion attempt failed and the game ended in a tie.
Morenci took the lead in the first quarter on a 74-yard touchdown run by Austin Gilson. In the second quarter, Thomas scored on a 36-yard run and DiCenso scored from four yards out for an 18-8 lead.
Thomas ran a kickoff back for a 72-yard touchdown in the third quarter, but the Bobcats scored twice more to take the lead. Heinze's run at 7:07 in the fourth tied it up.
Gilson led the offense numbers with 91 yards on eight carries. Thomas tallied 67 and Heinze finished with 66 yards. Hunter Borton caught one pass for 30 yards.
It was another good day for the defensive line, Coach Roberts said.
"The defense as a whole gave up one big play and really only one good drive," he said. "Whiteford returned our kickoff for 66 yards setting up a short field right after we returned their kick for a touchdown."
Playing to a tie was a strange feeling, he said, since he thought the squad played well enough to win.
MORENCI VOLLEYBALL: Morenci's volleyball squad pushed aside a disappointing string of matches to put their season back on track by adding a pair of league wins last week. Wins against Clinton and Summerfield cemented the Bulldogs' hold on third place below undefeated Whiteford and second-place Madison.
"It was a big win given the recent struggles and that Clinton had just beaten us on Saturday at the county meet," Morenci coach Dennis Owens said. "It was good volleyball by both teams, with the exception of the third set."
Morenci won the first two close games, 25-22 and 25-22, then slipped in the third 12-25, but came back to edge the Redskins 26-24 for the win.
"We had great effort and tremendous teamwork," Owens said. "Our back-row movement was very good and kept many rallies going. As a team we were 72 for 76 serving."
The Bulldogs were down 11-14 in the opening game when Breanna Gilson served five straight points. Clinton came back to tie it up at 18, 20 and 22 when Morenci got a side-out to go up on top 23-22. Erin Vanderpool went to the serving line to finish it out for the win.
In game two Clinton went up 4-0 before Hannah Jeffers served and Morenci went up 6-4. The game stayed close—was tied at 20-20—when the Bulldogs pulled away for a 25-22 win.
Morenci lost focus in game three for a big Clinton win, but the Bulldogs got back on track for game four. Clinton went up 19-14 before Morenci came back to tie it up at 22-22 and again at 24-24.
"At this point we got a side out and then Hannah served an ace for the win and to finish the match," Coach Owens said.
Statistics: Brooke Bovee, 24 kills, 1 block, 17 digs, 10/11 serving. Jeffers, 9 kills, 2 blocks, 15 digs, 21/23 serving, 4 aces and 14 points. Gilson, 21 assists, 6 kills, 17/17 serving, 1 ace and 10 points.
Emma Binegar, 15 assists, 1 kill, 11/11 serving. Erin Vanderpool, 9 digs, 9/10 serving. Jessica Storrs, 14/14 serving, 1 ace. Ashley VanBrandt, 3 blocks, 4 kills.
SUMMERFIELD—The Bulldogs needed to make adjustments in a trip Thursday to Summerfield, but they still came home with a win in three games.
Morenci took the opener 25-18, eked out a win for the second game, 26-24, and ended it with a decisive 25-11 win.
"We served and received their serves very well," Owens said. "We had to overcome an injury to Taylor Schisler in the third game and we were without one of our front row subs as Allison Piercy was ill."
In game one the score was tied at seven when the Bulldogs got a side out and Vanderpool stepped up to serve five straight points with key kills by Bovee and Jeffers during the run.
"In game two we had a 24-17 lead when Summerfield ran off seven straight points to tie the game at 24," Owens said. "We then got the side out and Erin served the final point."
Schisler hurt her back when Morenci had a 5-2 lead. With Piercy out sick, Owens had no front row players to take Schisler's place.
"So I put Julie Terry in and we adjusted our defense with only two front row players and the girls did a great job of adjusting and pulled away for a big victory," Coach Owens said.
At one point in game three, Jessica Storrs served eight points in a row. All 11 who played made key contributions, Owens said.
The win raises Morenci's overall record to 16-13-2 and 9-4 in the TCC. The Bulldogs finished off the league season Tuesday at Britton-Deerfield.
Statistics: Bovee, 18 kills, 1 block, 19 digs, 10/10 serving. Jeffers, 9 kills, 1 block, 21 digs, 8/10 serving. Gilson, 13 Assists, 4 kills, 18/18 serving, 3 aces 12 points.
Binegar, 9 Assists, 7/8 serving. Vanderpool, 12 digs, 16/16 in service reception, 10/10 serving. Storrs, 18/18 serving, 12 points, 8 digs. VanBrandt, 2 kills, 4 digs. Hilary Falor, 1 kill. Schisler, 1 kill. Terry, 2 digs. Chloe Molitierno, 1 dig.
JV VOLLEYBALL: Morenci's JV volleyball team dropped a league contest to Summerfield Thursday in three games and advanced to the quarterfinals of the county tournament on Saturday.
At Summerfield, the Bulldogs controlled the first game before losing the final two. Justis McCowan was a perfect 16 for 16 from the serving line and Sydney Weeks missed only one of 16 serves.
Morenci got off to a slow start in the county event, falling to Clinton and Lenawee Christian School, before rebounding for a 25-18, 25-21 win against Sand Creek.
The Bulldogs' 2-4 pool play record placed them as eighth seed in the championship bracket.
Ali VanBrandt served 10 straight points to put Morenci ahead 11-3 against Hudson, but the Tigers came back to win. Rebecca Heinze was key in the final two games with four kills and a dozen attacks as Morenci knocked Hudson out of the bracket with the three-game win.
The quarterfinal match pitted the Bulldogs against the eventual champions from Blissfield. Morenci played some of its best volleyball of the season in the middle of the first game, coming from behind at 9 -18 to push the score to 17-19. The run ended and Blissfield recovered to win 25-22.
The back row had plenty of action in the second game as the taller Blissfield squad was able to place balls around the blockers and ended Morenci's day with a final game defeat of 17-25.


text:
Houses can be scary places. They can be haunted, susceptible to disasters such as floods and earthquakes, or come down in blazing infernos of flame. While we can't offer much help when it comes to dealing with any grizzly ghouls or natural disasters, there might be a new solution to protecting your home from dangerous and costly fire damage.
Aarmourtherm, and its founder, Tom Brundige, have been hard at work developing a new form of insulation that it claims will not only protect your home from fires, but is so safe that you can eat it. Gone are the days when your parents told you not to touch that pink fluffy installation up in the attic. Now you can eat it, or at least Brundige (who says on the company's site that he has been eating it for nearly five years and is "healthy") says you can — but we don't really recommend it.
To illustrate his amazing new product, Brundige has been making the rounds across the country and demonstrating exactly what his amazing, and apparently edible, product can do. In the video below, Brundige places some of the insulating foam on his hand then proceeds to fire up a 7,000 degree blow torch. He then directs the torch at the compound he is holding without any protection between his skin other than the foam. Then, in order to demonstrate the biodegradable and non-toxic qualities of his product, he takes a spoon, scoops some up, and eats it.
Of course if Brundige and Aarmourtherm's product is so revolutionary why isn't it available in stores? Well, the company candidly answers that question on its website stating:"This was done when scientists said it was not possible, therefore people are reluctant to believe. The current rules of physics do not allow this to be possible. It's not in stores yet because Aarmourtherm is still in the process of finding benefactors for endowments or grants."
Needless to say it's quite the demonstration. While we wouldn't go so far as to integrate Brundige's insulation into our diets – it looks like it does what it's intended to do. Let's just keep our fingers crossed there isn't some facial-moisturizing application to the foam as well; we would hate to see Brundige demo a blow torch to the face to prove his point.
Editors' Recommendations
- Meet the MIT artist who builds with fungus and paints with swarms of drones
- The Navy wants a fleet of half-humanoid, half-wheeled robots. Here's why
- The most-viewed YouTube videos of all time
- Detroit: Become Human endings guide
- The best Mortal Kombat Fatalities


text:
RFHF's mission is to improve the vitality of the global village by changing specific cultural attitudes about wellness, disease prevention and health disparities through the strategic implementation of messages that impact pop culture. We aim to inspire our friends, our partners and our communities to join us in raising our voices on targeted health issues while bringing focus, action and HOPE to causes that enhance the quality of living for all.
In 2002, after casting more than one hundred movie and television projects over three decades, Robi Reed, an award winning casting director, hosted what was intended to be an intimate gathering of friends, which ended up being a summer barbecue with over 600 people. After having such a successful event, Reed decided to make this an annual event coined, Sunshine Beyond Summer: A Day Party with a Purpose. Increasing in size every year, Reed now uses the event, with well over 2,000 attendees, as a vehicle to raise funds for the Reed for Hope Foundation (RFHF). RFHF raises awareness for disease prevention for life threatening diseases like HIV, supports women's and children's health initiatives, and seeks to generally make the world a healthier place through wellness education. This foundation is a call to action for celebrities, talent executives and philanthropists to join us in raising our voices on targeted health issues while bringing focus, action, and hope to causes that enhance the quality of living for all. We aim to join community partners to implement this agenda which includes:
Disease Prevention
• Maximize health in our communities
• Provide forums, presentations and exhibitions that educate
• Encourage charitable giving to eliminate, prevent and control diseases in our community
• Expand accessibility and effectiveness of education and training opportunities about diseases plaguing our communities
• Promote healthier lifestyles through healthy home gardens
• Increase access to healthy food and organic food sources
• Provide education about health benefits of regular physical activity
Health Disparities
Educate and involve partners in the entertainment sector on improving health and equity in our community
Incorporate concepts of civic and social responsibility in health and equity discourse Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support the priorities of this plan
Encourage public, private and nonprofit organizations to prioritize and budget for health equity Build and maintain a collaborative public-private partnership structure to implement healthplan Influence and create public policy that supports health and equity
Latest News
Rise Above! – Special Concert to Promote Women's Sexual Health
In Reed For Hope Foundation's 2017-2018 quest to reach one million advocates for health, we are supporting our partner in charity Aids Healthcare Foundation with this remarkable rise up event in Chichago.
For testing locations and more information regarding this great cause, click here
Stay tuned for more locations in 2017-2018!
Click Here To take the pledge and to join our 1 in a million movement


text:
Chapter 8, page 238-239.
Poor living conditions created ideal breeding grounds for disease. Many immigrants lived in run-down, unsanitary conditions.
This letter from Henry S. Gilman describes the cholera epidemic in Bangor in 1849. Gilman details the speed and severity of the outbreak, and mentions that many cases occurred on the street where his office was located and where many Irish immigrants lived.
A similar outbreak killed nearly 200 Irish people in Lewiston in 1854.
Primary Sources for Finding Katahdin Chapter 8, Section 2
This Document Packet Contains 10 Items
View options: slideshow view | list view | Copy all items to My Album
Item 9531
Chapter 8, page 238-239.
Item 9537
Chapter 8, page 238.
Clark Stanley of West Watervillewrote to C.C. Woolcot of Somersworth, N.H., in 1829 about an order of bobbins.
Stanley, a woodworker, mentioned that he was eager to continue turning more bobbins in his shop. This item shows how the mill industry had a ripple effect on the economy.
Item 7248
Chapter 8, page 237-238.
Raw cotton is stacked at a mill, probably in Lewiston, in 1900.
Item 7180
Chapter 8, page 234-236.
A large number of Irish immigrants settled in Lewiston in the mid-1800s.
Canals that fed the mills were dug largely by Irish immigrants. Irish immigrants also maintained the canals.
Item 6995
Chapter 8, page 237-238.
This photograph, dated 1916, shows women operatives in Lewiston seated at sewing machines, with a man apparently working as the overseer.
The earliest millworkers, women from rural areas, often working temporarily until they married. Later, most of the factory workers were immigrants.
Item 6994
Chapter 8, page 237-238.
A man and two women are shown inside a textile mill, probably in Lewiston, ca. 1900.
Item 6993
Chapter 8, page 240-242.
A man and two boys are shown in front of spools inside a textile mill, likely in Lewiston, ca. 1900.
Item 9606
Chapter 8, page 239-240.
While living at Paris Hill in 1849, Persis Andrews Black wrote of a visit to the Little Androscoggin River where a bridge was being constructed by the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railway.
In this diary entry, she describes a village that the Irish have formed there, noting with curiosity the people and their way of life.
Item 5208
Chapter 8, page 239-240.
During the summer of 1854 anti-Catholic sentiments ran high. A mob in Bath, incited by a street preacher, ransacked and burned the Protestant church that had been rented by Catholics as a place of worship. The Know-Nothing party was held responsible for this act. See also Record #5283.
May Agnes Tincker's book The House of York(1872) chronicled the anti Irish Catholic sentiment.
Item 6992
Chapter 8, page 240-242.
In the mid to late 1800s, child labor in the mills was common. Many children who worked in the mills were immigrants whose families needed the extra money. Note that the young boys are barefoot.
This photograph was taken in Lewiston about 1900.


text:
Man gets new sentence in slayings of Leavenworth brothers
Aundray McDonald gets 18-year sentence under new deal
The family of two Leavenworth brothers who were shot to death in 2011 is unhappy with a plea agreement that allowed the killer to be sentenced to 18 years in prison.
A Leavenworth County judge followed the plea agreement's recommendations while sentencing 37-year-old Aundray D. McDonald Friday for two counts of voluntary manslaughter.
He was originally charged with premeditated first-degree murder and first degree felony murder in the December 2011 deaths of 25-year-old Derrick and 28-year-old Marshall Jones outside a Leavenworth barbershop. The shootings resulted from a feud between McDonald and the brothers.
The Leavenworth Times reports the brothers' family asked for a longer sentence. One of the family members screamed after hearing the judge was following the plea agreement and had to leave the courtroom.


text:
If this was a typical game-week, Kyle Flood could look at the statistics, discover that Temple ranks second in the Big East with 16 sacks, and single out a player or two to stop.
But what makes preparing for Temple all the more challenging, the Rutgers coach noted, is there doesn't seem to be any one player his offensive line needs to be on the lookout for.
"It's really not (a one-dimensional) package," said Flood, whose No. 15-rated Scarlet Knights (6-0, 3-0) will look to remain unblemished and in the driver's seat of the Big East race Saturday (noon, SNY-TV) when they travel to Philadelphia to face Temple (3-2, 2-0) at Lincoln Financial Field.
Twelve different players have contributed to the Owls' 16-sack total this fall, with defensive ends Marcus Green (a senior from Scotch Plains-Fanwood) and John Youboty sharing the team-high honors with two apiece.
"They're going to bring people from every angle," Flood said. "They blitz everybody on the field, from the linebackers to the safeties to the corners. They got a pretty extensive blitz package on first, second and third down. It's going to be critical that the running backs, the tight ends, everybody is fitting in the right way (to block)."
Mentored by second-year defensive coordinator Chuck Heater, Temple's 4-3 scheme is regarded as a pressuring attack that mixes in a wide variety of blitz packages and coverage disguises. It's a veteran-laden unit that features nine upperclassmen among the 11 starters.
"On defense they want to create negative plays, very similar to us," Flood said. "This game reminds me of most Big East football games — two football teams that want to play physical football, that ultimately want to run the football and play good defense very aggressively. It will be a game that's won up front."
If that's the case, consider Kaleb Johnson one of the key players for Rutgers on Saturday.