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a few phrases in advanced options,the phrase that displays when u click in generate rom info,maybe others that maybe u could have added like errors msgs (maybe u forgot to tell us? )Originally Posted by Hacktarux
Why not use .po file for Linux Translation?
System: Dell GX280 SFF
OS: 1. Windows XP Pro SP2
2. Ubuntu Edgy
3. MacOS X Tiger x86 10.4.8 Jess SSE3 Patched
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.4 Ghz 1MB L2 cache
Video: Dell OEM ATI X300 SE 128MB Low Profile
Audio: AC97 On-board
Optical: Dell OEM DVD/CD+/-RW & Floppy Drive Slimline
HDD: 400GB 10,000RPM 16MB cache SATA150
Net: Broadcom 100/1000 Mbps built-in
It's a shame there is no greek translation of Mupen64 while there actually is one for Project64. I attach my humble attempt to translate it, you decide whether it's good or not
Russian translation update for v0.5.1.
Looks good to me. The translation quality is also very good. Nice that someone actually spent some time to do it.Originally Posted by koncool
I'm not insane. YOU are insane... You are all insane!
I made a norwegian translation of both the program and the readme.pdf, they will be added to the package soon.. I e-mailed it to the almighty hacktarux
Eat yellow snow, it may be beer.
here euskera language file for linux and windows :
OSO ONDO!!! Ta mila esker
This is the best choice for me
Very good translation.
Opengl or directx...windows or GNU/Linux...be or not to be...opengl,GNU/Linux, and BE
Alternative english translation for Mupen64++ Beta 0.1.3.12 by me.


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Here are some of the local groups who are looking for persons to assist in any way possible:
ACES, a nonprofit child support advocacy group, seeks volunteers to help with court monitoring, outreach, advocacy, fund-raising, etc. Information: 1-800-738-2237.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs volunteers to help in the new resale shop. Also needed: donated merchandise: furniture, collectibles, adult clothing, linens, jewelry, and more. Information: 419-882-6567.
Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio is seeking seniors over age of 55 for volunteer opportunities. Call for details: 419-382-7060.
Arthritis Foundation of Northwest Ohio seeks volunteer clerical staff. Information: 419-537-0888.
ASSE international student exchange programs are looking for volunteers to serve as area representatives to recruit and screen prospective host families, interview students to study abroad, and supervise the visiting exchange students in their community. Area representatives are reimbursed for expenses and are provided with travel opportunities. Information: 937-903-9584 or 1-800-736-1760.
Bay Park Community Hospital seeks volunteers for the Beacon gift shop and information desk, as well as in the Health Resource Library. Both teen and adult programs are available. Volunteers receive a free health screening, orientation, and training. A 40-hour commitment during a six-month period is requested. Information: 419-690-7509.
Bluebird Passenger Train volunteers needed for Wednesday and Thursday runs; mid-week runs are tour buses and school field-trip programs. Hours vary depending on position; retirees welcome. Please contact Dawn Bly at 419-878-5126 or Bill Linebaugh at 419-878-2177.
Bridge Home Health & Hospice needs volunteers for respite sitting, fund-raising, friendly visits, office work, and bereavement. Information and registration: 419-352-9808.
Call for Action, Toledo-area affiliate of the international consumer-assistance organization, seeks volunteers one day a week to help solve consumer problems. Training provided. Information: 419-248-4421.
Coalition to Access Technology and Networking in Toledo seeks volunteers to teach basic computer skills at labs throughout the city. Information: 419-530-3447.
Cherry Street Mission Ministries has many opportunities for volunteers including: administrators, cooks, food prep workers, wait staff, educators, nature lovers to tend the gardens, mentors and Bible study leaders, volunteers with a valid driver s license for pick-ups and deliveries, and groups to organize fund-raisers and community drives for food, clothing, and hygiene products. Those interested should call at 419-242-5141, ext. 241.
Cocoon Shelter Volunteer Advocacy Training, 50-hour class that prepares volunteers to attend to the needs of victims of domestic violence by providing crisis intervention and conducting intakes into safe shelter. Due to procedural restructuring, applications from women and men are being accepted for volunteer advocates. Information: 419-373-1730.
Crisis Response Team needs committed volunteers to be trained as responders or dispatchers to provide short-term crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence. Shifts available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Must be available to work a six-hour shift at least one day per month. Volunteers must pass a criminal background check. Information: 419-213-4715.
Deliver meals for homebound in Bowling Green. Individuals or couples to need 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Lunch provided to licensed drivers who must have own transportation. Call the Wood County Senior Center, 419-353-5661.
Family House emergency shelter for temporarily homeless families needs volunteers for reception desk or library, to tutor, plan children s activities. Information: 419-242-5505.
Foster Grandparent program is looking for senior volunteers to help in schools, day care facilities, Head Start programs, and other non-profit community organizations. Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend for their work and reimbursement for their travel expenses. Training is provided monthly and social activities for the foster grandparents are planned throughout the year. Volunteers make a commitment to work 20 hours or more per week and are placed in assignments close to their homes. Call Debby Kelly at Senior Centers, Inc., 419-242-9511.
The Girl Scouts of Maumee Valley Council needs adult volunteers. Must be at least 18 years old and be interested in helping girls develop skills which make them resourceful, competent, and successful adults. Information: 419-243-8216.
Good Bears Of The World is seeking loving, caring, and compassionate people to help provide teddy bears for children and adults who are victims of various traumatic situations, and to older adults in nursing homes. For information, call Terrie Strong at 419-475-2309, Sandy Flick at 419-843-2221 (evenings).
Hal s Pals, a disability awareness program for first-grade classes in Toledo Public Schools, is looking for volunteers to present the program in the schools. Call Amanda at the Easter Seals Toledo office, 419-241-2600.
Heartland Health Care Centers and Perrysburg Commons Retirement Center are looking for people interested in working with seniors. Information: 419-494-9506 or 419-252-5500, ext. 71297.
Heartland Hospice of Toledo offers training to volunteers who want to provide support and companionship to individuals facing an end-of-life disease. Information: 419-531-0440.
Immergrun volunteers needed to transport persons from the Amish community to and from bus and train stations to local clinics and hospitals. Immergrun is an organization formed by several area doctors to help the Amish receive surgery at a lower cost. Details: 1-800-333-3561.
Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., needs adult volunteers for grades K-12 in Toledo-area schools. Training and materials provided. Information: 419-865-5511 ext. 201.
Lucas County Common Pleas Court, general trial division seeks GED tutors, probation officers, and case manager assistants for various departments within the . Volunteers must be 18 or older, high school graduates, and available daytime hours. Information: 419-213-6197.
Lupus Alliance of America seeks volunteers to work with lupus patients and their families. Information: 1-800-705-6677.
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek in Springfield Township is looking for volunteers to assist residents, many of whom do not have many visitors. Play cards, games, or just sit and visit. Information: 419-861-5531.
Luther Home of Mercy in Williston, Ohio, is looking for volunteers to accompany staff and clients to community outings such as shopping and restaurants, movies, etc. Expenses are paid, trips are scheduled sporadically on Wednesdays and Fridays from about 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Activity assistants also needed to assist clients in various centers such as arts and crafts, sewing, gardening, and music, weekdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Call 419-836-7741.
Maumee Valley Historical Society is seeking volunteers for the Wolcott House Museum Complex in Maumee. Volunteer store clerks, hosts and hostesses, tour guides, and school guides are needed. Call Sandy Miller, volunteer coordinator, Wednesday through Friday at 419-893-9602.
University of Toledo Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities for energetic adults and students. Placement opportunities available in direct customer service assignments or volunteers can assist health care professionals, perform clerical tasks in an academic office, or provide courteous and professional service to patients and visitors. Call 419-383-3846.
Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe offers volunteer training for light duties including patient care, housekeeping chores, letter writing, running errands, and providing companionship. Information: 734-240-8946.
Mercy Health Partners is seeking volunteers to be ambassadors in the main lobbies and patient and family areas of Mercy Children s Hospital, Mercy College, Mercy Healthcare Center, St. Anne Mercy Hospital, and St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. Volunteers needed in clerical areas. Volunteer hours are one day a week, four hours per day. Information: 419-251-4145.
Mobile Meals of Toledo, Inc. Nearly all neighborhoods in the Toledo area need volunteers two days a month or more to deliver meals to the elderly, ill, disabled, and homebound. Substitutes also needed. Information: 419-255-7806 or visit www.mobilemeals.org.
Monroe County Department of Human Services is seeking foster parent candidates (Michigan residents only) to provide foster care to children in Monroe County. Call 734-243-7414.
Nature s Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education in Whitehouse seeks volunteers age 16 and older. Information: 419-877-0060.
Newborns in Need seeks volunteers to help quilt, knit, sew, or crochet baby items which are donated to facilities that provide for the needs of premature and newborn babies who are sick or in crisis. Work takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at Calvary Assembly of God on Glendale Avenue. Instruction and supplies provided. Information: 419-865-4470.
Oakleaf Village, 4220 North Holland-Sylvania Rd., is seeking volunteers to escort residents to dinner, beauty shop, and help with other activities. Information: 419-885-3934.
Odyssey Healthcare Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit hospice patients and make caring cards and comfort blankets. Volunteers also needed to provide music therapy to terminally ill patients. Music therapist preferred. Information: 419-887-6700 or 1-866-913-6700.
Ohio Reads program needs mentors to teach reading to grade 1-5, 10:15 a.m. to noon, Monday-Thursday. Information: 419-473-3074.
Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter seeks animal-loving volunteers. Information: 419-531-7964.
Project Read of the Monroe County Intermediate School District needs tutors. Information: 734-242-5799, ext. 1325.
Rape Crisis Center seeks individuals 18 or older with valid Ohio driver s license and reliable transportation. Volunteers must complete a 20-hour training program. Information: 419-241-3235.
Reach Out and Read of Northwest Ohio seeks volunteers to read to children in the pediatric waiting rooms of various clinics at MCO and Mercy Children s Hospital. High school students and adults welcome. Information: 419-383-4007.
Ottawa County Red Cross seeks volunteer instructors. Training to be held 5-9 p.m. March 3, 6-10 p.m. March 4 and 6, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 at Magruder Hospital Conference Center, 615 Fulton St., Port Clinton. Participants must have basic level certification in CPR and first aid to begin the volunteer class. Information: 419-734-1100.
RSVP Volunteers is looking for volunteers 55 and over to provide service at more than 225 community organizations. Volunteers will benefit from supplemental accident and liability insurance, mileage reimbursement, and recognition. Information: 419-382-7060 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
S.A.F.E. (Senior Advocates for Fire Education) is seeking volunteers to represent the Toledo Fire Rescue Department in promoting safety and fire prevention through education, distribution of information, and demonstrations to older adults. Volunteers must be 55 years or older, possess a valid driver s license, and high school diploma or equivalent. Background check required. Call the Area Office on Aging at 419-382-7060, ext. 2215.
Senior Center, Rossford, seeks volunteers to deliver meals. Substitute drivers also needed. Information: 419-666-8494.
Serenity Farm volunteer training for the therapeutic riding program at 21870 Lemoyne Rd., Luckey, Ohio, 1 to 4 p.m. March 29. About 20 adult volunteers to be added to the program. Call to register, 419-833-1308.
St. Charles Mercy Hospital is looking for volunteers. Many positions available ranging from direct people contact to various clerical areas. Commitment and training are minimal. Information: 419-696-7424.
St. Paul s Community Center, 230 13th St., needs help to prepare and serve lunch for the homeless and the mentally ill. To volunteer call Marcia, 419-255-5520, ext. 124 during 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Children s Hospital is looking for volunteers for their Ambassador Volunteer Program. Information: 419-251-4145.
Stitches From The Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns are available. Donated yarn also appreciated. Call Kathy Silverton toll free at 866-472-6903 or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sunset House and Sunset Village, providing assisted living and health care to men and women, has opportunities that include companionship, reading, activities, and meal delivery. Information: 419-536-4645 or 419-724-1200.
Swan Creek Retirement Village, 5916 Cresthaven Lane, needs volunteers over age 14 to visit with seniors and participate with them in activities. Information: 419-865-7601.
Toledo Area Humane Society is recruiting volunteers who share a love of animals. Opportunities include animal care, pet therapy, education programs, front office, public speaking, and special events. Information: 419-891-1561.
Toledo Museum of Art, volunteer information: 419-255-8000, ext. 7390.
Toledo Repertoire Theatre is looking for volunteers for office, costume sewers, scene builders, bulk mailers, backstage crews, and actors. Information: 419-243-9277.
United Way volunteer opportunities listed in Share the Joy, a booklet designed to help find ways to serve the needy. Copies: Volunteer Center in Lucas County, 419-244-3063; in Wood County, 419-352-2390; in Ottawa County, 419-734-6645. Also, available at: www.uwgtol.org.
Vail Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center, 6118 Cedar Pointe Rd., Oregon, needs volunteer side walkers and horse leaders Monday through Wednesday, mid-mornings. Training provided. Call 419-693-9285.
Valentine Theatre seeks volunteers to usher, work concessions, and check coats during performances. Information: 419-242-3490.
Victim Witness Assistance Program needs volunteers to assist with light clerical duties and correspondence to victims of crime. Time slots available during business hours at the Lucas County Common Pleas Courthouse Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call: 419-213-4726.
Visiting Nurse Hospice and Health Care, volunteers needed to share time with terminally ill patients and their families. Information: 419-897-2803.
Waite High School in East Toledo looking for algebra I and geometry tutors, for after school program that meets Mondays and Wednesdays between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 301 Morrison Dr. For school year 2007-2008. Information: 419-691-4687.
Women Blessing Women has volunteer opportunities in our Empowerment program for women, over age 18, to obtain a living wage job and break the cycle of poverty. Volunteers are needed for career mentor, basic computing and Microsoft office skills, fundraising/special events, GED tutor/teacher, job coach, job program instructor, and life skills facilitator. Women Blessing Women is located at 223 Page and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 419-241-9789.
Wood County CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate program, is looking for volunteers to monitor a victimized child as a result of abuse, neglect or dependency. Volunteers need to be at least 21 years old, submit an application, provide three references, complete training, and make a one-year commitment. Information: 419-352-3554 or www.woodcountycasa.org.
Wood County Historical Center is looking for volunteers to serve as hosts or hostesses inside the museum during special events. The historical center is located at 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Information: Heather Sloane at 419-352-0967, ext. 104.
World Heritage, a non-profit student exchange program, is seeking a volunteer local community representative to provide high school exchange students with program support. Call Sue at 1-800-888-9040.
YWCA Battered Women s Shelter needs volunteers to answer the 24-hour domestic violence crisis line, provide children s activities, sort donations, and perform light office duties. Must be 18 years of age, criminal background check required. Information: 419-241-3235.
YWCA Rape Crisis Center needs volunteers, especially those who speak Spanish and those who can sign for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Must be at least 21 years old, submit an application, pass a background check, attend a monthly meeting for support, commit to a minimum of 12 hours a month, have car and insurance, have a flexible personal schedule, and complete a 52-hour training program. Information: 419-241-7006.
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Skyrim Dragonborn Statue
Blood of the Dragon
- Dragonborn limited-edition statue from Skyrim
- High-quality 1/6th scale figure
- Hand-painted with hand-tailored fabrics
Skyrim legend tells of a hero known as the Dragonborn, a warrior with the body of a mortal and soul of a dragon, whose destiny it is to destroy the evil dragon Alduin.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Dragonborn stands tall and proud in this limited edition 16" statue, a tribute to Skyrim made with high-quality materials and designed using exact details from in-game and concept art. Each statue is cast in poly-stone and then hand painted and dressed in hand-tailored fabrics. Details down to the armor and weapons styling have been considered to create this high-quality 1/6-scale figure.
Each statue includes a numbered base, certificate of authenticity, and is wrapped in full-color packaging, perfect for display and for collectors.
Product Specifications
- Collectible Skyrim Dragonborn statue
- 1/6 scale
- Dressed in detailed and authentic hand-tailored fabrics
- High-quality statue for display and collection
- Original Dragonborn Statue holds a sword in his right hand and a dagger in the left
- Dragon Priest Mask Variant holds a Dragonborn War Axe and Iron Shield
- Original Dragonborn Statue Edition size: 1000
- Dragon Priest Mask Variant Edition size: 250
- Includes a certificate of authenticity
- Materials: Polystone, hand-painted
- Dimensions: 16" tall


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I never knew his full name. I never knew the canyon's history, let alone his history. To this day there is no explanation at the trailhead of the namesake of this canyon, although there is info on poison ivy and beavers.
Geographical names reflect our values. And in my book, keeping things the same for old times' sake is of no value.
Today, our demographics include a much wider range of color and ethnic origin, including our own daughter. Like it or not, the term Negro is weighted with bad memories and associations of slavery and segregation. Even the Miriam-Webster dictionary definition notes that the term is considered "sometimes offensive."
I think the name of this canyon needs to reflect the history and the growing respect and integration of ethnicity in our town, our country and our world.
And please, add a bio about William Grandstaff at the trailhead.
—Jil Kulander


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The adult is blackish-brown above and white below; the breast is white or sometimes shows a brown band (especially in females). The head is mostly white with a broad black stripe extending from the eye to the back. Bill and talons are black and eyes are yellow to orange. Ospreys range in size from 21" - 25" long with a wingspan of 59"- 67". Females are about 10 percent larger than males weighing from 2.5 - 4.25 pounds while males weigh 2.25 - 3.75 pounds.
Immatures are similar to adults except the upper feathers have light edges, while the underparts are buffy.
Ospreys are primarily found along streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs where they forage for fish.
The osprey's main prey is fish. This bird is the only raptor to plunge into the water for prey. Usually, the osprey will hover 30 - 100 feet above the water watching for fish. When a fish is spotted, the osprey dives feet first into the water and is often momentarily under the surface of the water. Once capturing the fish, the osprey leaves the water, shakes the water from its feathers and positions the fish in its talons so that the fish's head faces forward. This decreases wind resistance as the osprey flies. Ospreys are reported to be able to carry up to 2.25 pounds, but most fish are in the 0.5 lb. range and are 5-15" in length. Osprey occasionally eat rodents, birds, small vertebrates and crustaceans. To feed their young, adult ospreys tear off small pieces of fish when the chicks are very young and adjust size as they get older. A brood of three chicks requires nearly two pounds of fish daily.
The osprey's method of catching prey calls for some adaptations not found in more terrestrial hawks. The osprey's feathers are slightly oily to limit water absorption. The shank of the leg is scaled, not feathered, with short, dense feathering on the thighs. The pads of the toes are covered with spicules (small spikes) for grasping slippery fish. The osprey also has a reversible outer toe that can either be at the front of the foot or moved to the back for a two toe forward, two toe back formation for carrying fish.
Osprey build nests near the water; 10 - 60 feet above the ground near the tops of trees. They can also nest on the ground or on cliffs and use a variety of structures, including power poles, chimneys, channel markers, and duck blinds. The nest is built of sticks and lined with grasses, seaweed, moss, lichens, bark, and even mud. These raptors return to the same nest each year and add to it. Adults defend the nest, often attacking intruders. Osprey nest singly or in loose colonies.
Average clutch size is 3, range is 2-4. Eggs are 2.5" x 1.75" in size and are white or buffy in color with heavy brown or reddish-brown spotting. In America, the female is the primary incubator. Incubation lasts 37-38 days. The young birds fledge at 48-59 days of age. They reach sexual maturity at three years. Midwestern osprey winter in South America and young osprey spend their first two winters and first summer in wintering areas before returning north.
The osprey is one of the most widely distributed birds in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica. The population declined rapidly in the 1950s - 1970s due to DDT, loss of breeding grounds and poaching. The ban of DDT in combination with statewide conservation programs, including the use of artificial nesting platforms, helped the population regain its footing.
In Indiana, the osprey is on the state endangered species list. In general, ospreys were considered a spring and fall migrant in Indiana with few breeding pairs found in the state. Nesting records for the 20th century included single nesting reports in three counties (Morgan, 1962; Parke, 1931 and 1971; and Porter, 1934) and nesting from 1932-1969 in Posey County. A restoration effort was undertaken from 2003-2006 when 96 young ospreys were acquired from nests in coastal areas of Virginia. They were released at four locations in Indiana. As a result of this effort and the erection of nesting platforms through a partnership between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and private groups and individuals, Indiana's osprey population has shown steady growth. In 2014, 68 sites had osprey or osprey nests present, of which 59 are believed to have laid eggs.


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Take a manatee safari, relax in a sand-swept atoll or surf against a metropolis — all of these activities are possible along the coasts of South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique.
Cape Town, South AfricaSouthern Africa's urban counterpoint to the miles of wilderness beyond, Cape Town is a thriving metropolis at the tip of the continent. Splashed across an unforgiving landscape, the city extends far beyond its gridiron core to encompass dozens of scenic beaches nearby. Cape Town basks in its reputation as an active city and coastal haven with open-air cafes and artist ateliers, but when the weather is good everyone grabs their surfboards and heads to the shore.
If you're looking to take the plunge with a bit of guidance, an online search yields dozens of surf schools. DIY-ers can simply join the legions of locals at Muizenberg, a great place for beginners not far from the city center.
For something more scenic — and also a bit more challenging — try Llandudno, halfway between the posh enclaves at Camps Bay and Hout Bay. Keep clear of the granite cliffs along the northern ridge, and you'll glide along one of the most idyllic seascapes around.
After a long day on the water, you have two top-tier choices for your evening retreat. Those seeking an inland counterpoint under the iconic Table Mountain should head to the suburban wine lands of elegant Constantia. Here lies Steenberg (www.steenberghotel.com), one of the oldest farms in South Africa, now boasting a stunning boutique hotel, a golf course and an acclaimed vineyard.
Cape Town's downtown marina, known as the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, has several lodging options of which the Cape Grace (www.capegrace.com) pays most faithful tribute to the region's nautical past with carefully appointed antiques and a perfected seafood menu at the award-winning on-site restaurant.
Coastal MozambiqueImagine a coastline with a thousand miles of uninterrupted sand, gentle tides the color of lapis and cool marine breezes that flirt with the lazy palms above. Unexplored Mozambique offers beaches so pristine you'll swear you're on the set of a Corona commercial. But travel in South Africa's northern neighbor isn't limited to lazy afternoons under the tropical sun; this infinite, oceanic realm is perfectly suited to the adventure traveler.
Head to the Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of islands about halfway up the coast where the country's seaboard dimples inward. It is here that you'll find Africa's last remaining colony of dugong (manatees). Like a veritable underwater safari, cruising around the lagoon is a fun way to monitor these gentle creatures. Snorkeling through the shallow reefs is also encouraged — expect mobs of neon fish and dozens of curious turtles. In the evenings, sunset cruises on a dhow — a traditional one-mast boat with lateen sails — come complimentary with your stay at Azura (www.azura-retreats.com).
Expert Africa (www.expertafrica.com) organizes package trips to Mozambique — a recommended option, as navigating this newborn nation can be quite difficult for the uninitiated.
Mnemba Island, TanzaniaLuxury travel's best active offerings come in the form of a sand-swept atoll, the shining star in the constellation of Zanzibar's coastal islets. Located north, just beyond Mozambique, Mnemba is a private island paradise with 11 simple bandas (huts) made from elaborately woven thatch, twigs and stone.
An underwater paradise like nowhere else, the island sits atop an unfurling fringe reef that's home to an encyclopedia's worth of sea creatures. Private guided dives (two complimentary dives per day) are the norm, as the island has two dedicated scuba pros ready to take guests out whenever they choose.
To book an all-inclusive experience, contact AndBeyond (www.andbeyond.com) for what is sure to be an unforgettable vacation.


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Natalie Portman & Aleph: Pasadena Play Date!
Natalie Portman carries her cute son Aleph during a play date on Friday (January 11) in Pasadena, Calif.
Earlier in the week, the 31-year-old actress and her one-year-old son were spotted visiting a friend's house in Beverly Hills.
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Natalie is scheduled to have three films showing in theaters this year – Untitled Terrence Malick Project, Thor: The Dark World, and Knight of Cups. We're so excited!
15+ pictures inside of Natalie Portman and Aleph going on a play date in Pasadena…


text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - FS: Air Purifier SOLD Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in FS: Air Purifier SOLD Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Buy/Sell/Trade Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message changmeeJoined: 10 Apr 2005Location: Yongin, South Korea Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:15 pm Post subject: FS: Air Purifier SOLD For Sale: Hauzen Silver Nano Air Purifier w/orig. packaging 200,000 won! Purchased in June this year (450,000 won), it works wonders decreasing dust, eliminating odors, and protecting against the dreaded Yellow Wind. Eight Settings: Turbo, High, Medium, Low, Auto, Hwang-sa (Yellow Dust), Sleep, (and my favorite) "Bad Smell". Has a 24 hour timer, multiple (heppa) filters which are easy to access and clean, and it's quiet. The main filter will not need to be replaced until June 2006 (at the earliest). If interested make me an offer, PM me and I'll send you a photo. Located in Yongin. 20 minutes from Suwon, 40 minutes from Kangnam (Seoul).Last edited by changmee on Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:07 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top changmeeJoined: 10 Apr 2005Location: Yongin, South Korea Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:01 am Post subject: bump Back to top changmeeJoined: 10 Apr 2005Location: Yongin, South Korea Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: pics Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Buy/Sell/Trade Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe


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Enhanced Support for Caregivers Results in Delayed Nursing Home Placement for Alzheimer's Patients
]]>Alzheimer's disease]]> (AD) does not only have a steep toll on the person affected; it can also cause considerable harm to the patient's caregiver. AD caregivers must deal with their loved ones' memory loss, personality changes, and eventual inability to dress, eat, bathe, and otherwise care for themselves. Consequently, AD caregivers are at significantly increased risk for ]]>depression]]> and other illnesses. When family caregivers reach the point where they can no longer care for AD patients at home, placement in a nursing home is usually the next step.
In an article published in the November 2006 Neurology , researchers sought to determine whether providing enhanced counseling and support services for caregivers of AD patients would delay the placement of those patients in nursing homes. They found that caregivers who received counseling and support services were able to delay nursing home placement for about one and a half years compared to caregivers who did not receive these services.
About the Study
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As a caregiver, prioritizing your own well-being will benefit both you and your loved one. If possible, seek counseling and join a support group in your area. It is important that you schedule regular respite care so that you have time to relax and get a break from the demands of caregiving. If possible, ask friends or other family members for help. And talk to your physician about additional ways to minimize the emotional and physical impact of being a caregiver.
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I have the following requests in with GRO Ireland:
Photocopies of the following births:
-- Mary COLLINS Colomane, 18-Jun-1906 (Grandmom)
-- Ellen HURLEY Drimoleague?, 25-Feb-1876 (father John Hurley, mother Kate Walsh)
Lookups and photocopies of the following marriages, if found:
Humphrey COLLINS + Margaret MCCARTHY, Apr-Jun 1890, Skibbereen
John HURLEY + Ellen DONOVAN, 1871, Skibbereen
Denis COLLINS + Mary MAHONEY, 1852, Tipperary
Denis COLLINS + Mary MAHONEY, 1851, Rathkeale or Waterford
Lookups and photocopies of several marriages in which one party is Daniel Collins, which I won't bother listing here. I asked for copies only in which his father is Daniel, Lawrence, or Denis.
Lookups and photocopies of these deaths, if found:
Margaret COLLINS, 1906 (one mother, one infant)
Humphrey COLLINS, Jul-Sep 1910
Ellen COLLINS, Apr-Jun 1912
I am reiterating my uncertainty about Ellen Hurley. Margaret at Skibbereen Heritage Centre gave me information for "the only Ellen Hurley she could find baptized in Skibbereen whose father was John Hurley." According to family folklore, Grandmom had brothers Daniel, Denis ("Bob"), and Lawrence, her mother's maiden name was Hurley, and her father was "Danny Den Larr" (Daniel) and his father was "Denny Dan Larr" or something like that. I am reasonably certain that the 1904 marriage record is correct, plus the 1911 census record in Cullomane East is the correct one for Grandmom's household, as all the brothers match. In the census record, the father is Denis, but "Denny Larr" differs from "Danny Larr" by only one vowel. It then follows that Greatgrandmom's name is Ellen Hurley.
I should mention that there are OTHER records in the 1911 that are NEAR matches, and I rejected them for various reasons. I will list the near matches here and why I rejected them:
The father might be Daniel and there is a brother Daniel but Mary is too young and nothing else matches.
Father is Denis, mother is Ellen, there are brothers Dan and Denis but no brother Lawrence, plus additional other brothers plus Grandmom did not have sisters. Note: the absence of one sibling is not always a reason to reject a record, as I discovered with Granddad's 1901 household census record. Granddad was nearly six years old and he was not even listed! Was he legitimately absent? Or was the census taker incompetent?
There are brothers Daniel, Denis and Laurence, but Mary is too old and there is another brother Cornelius.
Father is Daniel, there are children Mary, Daniel, and Denis but no Lawrence, and two extra sisters.
So Cullomane East is our best match, and Ellen Hurley is Greatgrandmom. I have the following 1875 Ireland Birth films on order so I can take a closer look at eligible Ellens: #0255933, #0255938, and #0255043. Even if one of these is our Ellen, there is still no way of linking her with the marriage record, 1911 census record, or even the Ellen COLLINS death record that I ordered. So I have started researching Ellens in Bantry and Skull, though I haven't ordered any film yet.
According to the Irish Times, there was a heavy concentration of Hurleys in the Fanlobbus Civil Parish in 1851. This might be out towards Dunmanway, and that's an area I haven't started researching yet. There were some Hurleys in Drinagh and some in Dromdaleague, but there were no Hurleys in Skull, Kilmocomoge, or Killoe parishes (these are in the Bantry district, I think).
I may never be able to conclusively identify an Ellen Hurley from the birth records alone - hence a plan B is in the works to try and contact Hurleys currently in Coolnagarrane, Derrylugga, and Colomane and see if they are willing to tell me anything about their family histories.
TO-DO LIST FOR ELLEN (these aren't ordered yet except where noted):
1872, #255865, #255866, v20, p638, Skull
1872, #255855, v10, p28, Bantry
1873, #255887, v15, p32, Bantry
1875, #255933, v10, p39, Bantry **already on order**
Jan-Mar 1878, #256001, v5, p22, Bantry
Jul-Sep 1878, #256019, v5, p22, Bantry
Search 1870's births for Ellen Hurley in Dunmanway.
Okay, so much for Ellen. What else did I do today at the FHC? Besides start to copy down all the townlands in the District Electoral Divisions for the Bantry area, I again searched the marriage records on film for the early 1850's looking for a Denis or Daniel or Lawrence Collins. There are very few. I also looked for Great-great-granddad Michael Collins' marriage record, based on a snippet of court testimony, I believe from his widow, in 1909, saying that she was married "the year after the big snow." That was about 1853 or 1854. The film did not show anything, but the LDS PILOT database online had two Skibbereen records of interest, so I ordered them:
Michael COLLINS (Greatgranddad Humphrey Michael's dad) Marriage Records:
1865, #101474, v5, p848, Mick Collins
1866, #101478, v10, p363, Michael Collins
And what about Ellen's husband Denis, and his family? The LDS birth index starts in 1864, but fortunately a few siblings were born after that. Daniel Collins, his brother, was baptized in 1865. That was a RARE name for the time, so I ordered the one match I found in Skibbereen:
Daniel COLLINS (Grandmom's uncle) Birth Record:
1865, #101114, v15, p552
Over and out.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Research Updates
I have the following requests in with GRO Ireland:
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
The mystery of Ceannceile
One of the points in Grandmom's family story that has really been bothering me is the name of her parents' farm. According to the story, it is Ceannceile.
I have googled until the cows come home and there is no such place that I can find. I've searched for some kind of Ireland farm directory, to no avail. I searched the Irish news archives - nothing. I tried splitting it into two words. Cean or ceann can be a Gaelic word but ceile is not.
I thought this had to be a misspelling. So I asked some Irish language experts. One suggested it could be ceann choille "head of the wood" and that it could be the name of a townland. So that lead me to discover the townland of Ceancullig.
Another expert noted that Céile is the beginning of céileabhair "the warbling of birds."
Still another expert noted that ceann céille means "a head of sense."
Margaret at Skibbereen Heritage mentioned that Ceannceile "sounds very much like Kealkill, a little village/community on the eastern side of Bantry."
And apparently St. Brendan built a monastic cell at Seana Cill "old church" - anglicized to Shanakeel, out near Dingle.
So all I can do for now is keep this list of possible names for this farm - and consider the possibility that Ceannceile - or whatever it is - could have been its location.
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Drimoleague and Dromdaleague
This email that I sent to the website for the village of Drimoleague illustrates why doing genealogical research can be so incredibly difficult:
I am glad I came across your website. As a novice
to the area researching her family's history, I
would love to see some additional information put
up on your web pages. It might help others doing
genealogical research.
This is what I think I know, and I'm sure some of
it is wrong:
1) If Google Maps is to be trusted, Drimoleague,
the modern day village, is at the intersection of
R593 and R586. This is not to be confused with
Dromdaleague, which is east of Drimoleague, near
Baurnahulla, off of R586.
Google Map
2) The signs I saw during my recent visit to
Skibbereen saying "Drom Dhá Liag" were
referencing Drimoleague, not Dromdaleague.
Picture of a Sign
3) Dromdaleague North and Dromdaleague South
were District Electoral Divisions in the 1901
census of Skibbereen. In that census, the
townland of Dromdaleague was contained in the
Dromdaleague South D.E.D.
Skibbereen Heritage Census Page
In the 1911 census, there is something called
"Dromaleague Village" in the D.E.D. of Bredagh
and the Civil Parish of Dromdaleague.
Skibbereen Heritage 1911 Bredagh D.E.D.
4) Drimoleague is also the name of a Roman
Catholic Parish in the diocese of Cork & Ross
that contains the Civil Parish of Dromdaleague.
Parish List
5) At one time Drimoleague was a Registrar's
District, as referenced on this marriage
Drimoleague as a Registrar's District
6) The Registrar's District of Drimoleague was
combined with that of Skibbereen by law in 2004.
Irish Statute
If you could enlighten some of us researching
family history and include it on your website
it would be incredibly helpful. In what Civil
Parish has Drimoleague, the village
historically been situated in? In which
registration districts has it been situated in?
What is "Dromoleague Village" in Bredagh, etc,
etc. Simply straightening the geo-political
boundaries of these similarly-named entities
would be of tremendous help!
Go raibh maith agat.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Research Update
Where do I begin? Very shortly after the June 3 posting I immediately realized that I said Ireland finished putting its 1911 census records online, which isn't quite true. But County Cork records were completely put online, which is essential for my purposes.
Also, shortly after that post, cousin Jeanne contacted her sister Maura and obtained much more information on Granddad's and Grandmom's families. From this information, I learned:
-- Nora was not stillborn, but died probably under the age of a year
-- Granddad and Grandmom were both from the Skibbereen area, although that can be nebulous. For now, I am assuming that registration district is equivalent to Poor Law Union.
I had already found the 1911 census record for Granddad's household, but from additional information about Grandmom's parents and brothers I think I was able to find Grandmom's 1911 household census record - although I have some misgivings about it which I discuss below.
I learned that that "Bob" was indeed a weird nickname for Grandmom's brother Denis. So much for that elusive Robert Collins.
It turns out that many of the LDS films I had ordered for viewing I ended up not needing, since 1911 Cork census records went online. The equivalent film to the online records is #1952210, items #3 - #5.
I checked #0257980 (births, Q4 1904, vol 5) and #0257990 (births, Q2 1905, vol 5) for Grandmom's birth record - no dice.
Film #1952210 contains the 1911 Cork records. Skibbereen is in item #5 - the very end of the film, of course!
On June 6 I ordered #0817270, item #2, to view the 1901 census. Once I got it I caught a glimpse of Granddad's household and copied the information down. Granddad himself is missing from the record. Why? Was the census taker incompetent? Where would a six year old be otherwise?!?
Stupidly, I didn't keep a long-term hold on this film, and will need to reorder it. I'm a little skeptical that the 1901 Cork census records are going to be online before the end of this year. We'll see. There are a lot of 1901 households I want to look at. Collinses, Hurleys, McCarthys. I want to make a copy of Granddad's household. Grandmom's household did not exist at the time, so I want to look for Collinses that might contain Grandmom's father Denis Collins or her mother Ellen Hurley. This won't be easy, and that's why I need the film around for a while.
I asked Genfindit to look for certain records, and although the researcher there sincerely apologized for some bungling, I cannot say I am entirely happy with their service and I will not be using them again.
I had asked them to search the 1896 birth records for Granddad, providing LDS film index volumes and page numbers, and although I told them WHERE he was born and WHO the parents were, I was sent all the non-matches initially without the corresponding LDS film index references (I had to ask for that info!) They did not find Granddad - it turns out I had the wrong year. But I found it rather annoying to be sent all these non-matching records without the BMD index references.
Genfindit also said at first they couldn't find the marriage record for Denis Collins and Ellen Hurley; I insisted they look for it again, and then they realized they had it.
During my Ireland visit, I got to talk to Uncle Denis and Aunt Theresa, plus meet Aunt Bernie (late Uncle Brendan's widow) and cousin Michael (Granddad's brother Humphrey's son) as well as Margaret, the genealogist at the Skibbereen Heritage Centre, and even my hosts at Bunalun Farm B&B - Seamus and Teresa Crowley. Between all those sources, I added over 30 names to my genealogy charts. Prior to my visit, I had asked Margaret at Skib Heritage to 1) look for a Roman Catholic church marriage record for Denis Collins and Ellen Hurley, and 2) look for a church marriage record for Humphrey Michael Collins and Margaret McCarthy. She was unable to come up with exactly what I was asking for, possibly because these ancestors got married in a Roman Catholic parish that Skib Heritage did not have records for.
I showed Margaret my copy of Denis and Ellen's GRO marriage record. It indicates that at the time of the marriage, Denis was living in Caheragh, and Ellen was living in Coolnagarrane. There is no question that Coolnagarrane is a townland, and Caheragh is too. But Caheragh is also a civil parish (not to mention a district electoral division), so this can quickly get horribly confusing.
The GRO marriage record shows that Ellen's father was John Hurley and Denis's father was Daniel Collins. Margaret found an Ellen Hurley, 23 years old, working as a cook in a Skibbereen town banker's house in the 1901 census. The only Ellen she could find baptized with a father named John Hurley was with a mother named Ellen Donovan; this family was in Derrylugga in the 1901 census.
I need to find more information on Ellen. There are many more Ellen Hurleys than I anticipated. Ellen is very important because she is in my direct matrilineal line, where the rare mitochondrial DNA comes from!
Aunt Theresa mentioned that right across the street from her in Cobh, the B&B is run by a Pat Hurley who is supposed to be a distant relative.
Margaret did give me the names of the siblings of Denis Collins along with their dates of baptism, along with the name of their mother. Skib Heritage has a baptismal index, and Margaret can quickly scan for *all* children baptized who were born to a parent with a name that you provide. So this is a great way to locate siblings of a person, as well as perhaps discover the name of that person's other parent.
By doing this, Margaret was able to tell me that Denis Collins' mother was Mary Mahoney.
In addition, Margaret discovered the name and birth year of the 10th child in Granddad's household who died either during or shortly after birth. Her name was Margaret, and she was born and died in 1906.
I also picked up from a few people that Grandmom had a cousin named Annie Sullivan, and I think I heard that Granddad had cousins with the surname Maher. Yet more places to go digging!
Uncle Denis was able to lay his hands on Granddad's birth certificate plus Granddad's and Grandmom's marriage record. Eureka!
I came back from Ireland feeling much clearer about Granddad's family because I got to talk to cousin Michael.
But I still feel unsure about Grandmom's family. According to the original family folklore, Grandmom's father's name was Danny-Larr (Daniel Lawrence), but there was some confusion about that or Denny-Larr (Denis). I turned up the Cullomane East record from the 1911 census and it shows a Denis Collins as head of household but otherwise certainly seems to fit.
But the family folklore mentions that Denis and Ellen had a farm called Ceannciele. The farm is probably still in existence with descendants of one of Grandmom's brothers on it. I have googled; searched Ireland maps; looked for farm directories; searched for farmers markets; searched Ireland yellow pages; I cannot find anything about a farm with that name. I tried splitting the word in two - ceann and ciele. Ceann is definitely an Irish word; it occurred to me that ciele could be misspelled or missing a fada. Some Irish language experts suggested to me that the "proper" spelling might be closer to Cian na Coille, which means something like "head of the wood." More research turned up the placename Ciancullig in Dromdaleague civil parish in Skibbereen, and the original Gaelic comes very close!
Ciancullig is about 7 miles east of Cullomane as the crow flies. There seem to have been Daniel and Denis Collinses at least since the 1850's, when you look starting from Griffith's Valuation of Ireland. So right now I am just feeling unsure if I really did find Grandmom's family in the 1911 Cullomane East census record.
Cousin Michael carefully explained to me that among the Collins groups, there were "the Humphreys", which was Granddad's branch, and "the Larrys", which sounds like Grandmom's branch. But to add to the confusion, the Larrys seem to have come out of Adrigool, so if I continue this chase at some point I will want to link these family branches to the Collinses in Adrigool.
Family folklore also states that Grandmom was raised by paternal aunts (sisters of Denis Collins) after Ellen died, among them a Mrs. Michael McCarthy. She was known as "Sissy." The McCarthy home and Granddad's home were just "a field apart." Based on that information, I searched the 1911 census again for McCarthys in Skibbereen. This is not easy, as McCarthy can be recorded as: M'Carthy, MacCarthy, Mc Carthy, or McCarthy. Finding a Michael + Mary McCarthy household was very difficult, and I didn't really succeed in finding anything that fit the family folklore.
According to the list of siblings given to me by Skib Heritage, Greadgranddad Denis had an older sister Mary baptized around New Year's, 1852. For the 1911 census, that would have made her at least 59. There is a widow Mary McCarthy in Lissane, which is about "one field away" from Tooreen. She is 60. This fits the information I was given. I was assuming Michael McCarthy would still be alive in 1911, which made my search fruitless. If I can find more information about this Lissane household, i.e., a marriage record for Michael McCarthy and Mary Collins, this will bolster the case that Denis Collins and Ellen Hurley were indeed Grandmom's parents and give evidence to the family folklore.
For my next visit to the Family History Center, which will probably occur sometime on or after August 26 (the date of my next big software demo at work), I need to work through the following films:
* not likely to find match
** somewhat likely to find a match
*** highly likely to find a match
== Grandmother's birth record ==
(I now think 1906)
0258013 - Q2 1906, vol 5, p 486
0258019 - Q3 1906, vol 5, p 427, 428, 429, 433
0258025 - Q4 1906, vol 5, p 440 (Mary Kate - not likely)
0258032 - Q1 1907, vol 5, p 442
0258038 - Q2 1907, vol 5, p 440 (Mary Ellen)
== Ellen Hurley's birth record ==
(Since I am an unsure which Ellen Hurley is the right one, I will take copies of all Ellen Hurleys with father=John in Cork)
0255950 - 1876, vol 5-1 to 5-2
0255956 - 1876, vol 10-1 to 10-2
101050 - 1873, vol 20, p 566
101051 - 1874, vol 12, p 664, vol 15, p 579
101052 - 1875, vol 10, p 717, vol 15, p 613, vol 20, p 550
101053 - 1876, vol 5, p 623, p 666
== Ellen Collins death record in 1912 ==
(Is this Ellen Hurley...?)
101605 Apr-Jun 1912 - vol 5, p 332
== Margaret McCarthy Collins death record ==
101603 - vol 5, p 351
== Margaret Collins (infant) death record ==
101603 - vol 5, p 330
== Humphrey Collins + Margaret McCarthy marriage record ==
101256 Apr-June 1890 - vol 5, p 282
== Humphrey Collins death record ==
101604 Jul-Sep 1910 - vol 5, p 317
== John Hurley + Ellen Donovan marriage record ==
101251 - 1871, vol 5, p 724
== Mary Mahoney marriage record - is the groom Daniel Collins ?!? ==
101244 1852 - vol 10, p 89
== 1901 census ==
0817270 to 0817273
McCarthy - Tooreen, Lissane - (Michael McCarthy + Mary Collins + 8 kids)
Collins - look at all households in Tooreen, Lissane, Cullomane East, Ceancullig, Adrigole
Hurley - Derrylugga, Coolnagarrane, Cullomane (John Hurley + Ellen Donovan + 9 kids)
== Michael McCarthy death records (Skibbereen) ==
b. 1861, d. Oct-Dec 1901 age 40, LDS# 101601, v5, p343
b. 1823, d. Apr-Jun 1903 age 80, LDS# 101602, v5, p369
b. 1841, d. Jul-Sep 1904 age 63, LDS# 101602, v5, p324
b. 1829, d. Apr-Jun 1906 age 75, LDS# 101603, v5, p382
b. 1834, d. Jul-Sep 1906 age 72, LDS# 101603, v5, p329
== Mary McCarthy death records (Skibbereen) ==
b. 1850 d. Jan-Mar 1921 age 71, LDS# 101608, v5, p343
b. 1851 d. Jan-Mar 1925 age 74, LDS# 101736, v5, p324
b. 1853 d. Apr-Jun 1923 age 70, LDS# 101736, v5, p318
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With not much to talk about on this forum these days aside from the draft and who needs to go in the offseason I just wanna tip my hat to Raider Nation.
With a decade of pain and tradgedy and a couple more rough years to come I have never seen a more loyal fan base. We haven't had a winning season since 02 but still people are bleeding silver&black throughout the country. Damn put the fans on the field for god sake and we'd make a more competitive game then these over paid scrubs who should be honored to wear such a jersey rather than embarrass it. No doubt about it we have one of the greatest fan bases if not the greatest in the country.


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Family-Friendly Hotel near Newport Beach and Theme Parks
Southern California's Newport Beach has some key links to Disneyland: the legendary theme park is located about a half hour away, for starters. You can also find Disneyland's original bandstand in a gazebo in Newport. Newport Harbor, meanwhile, served as inspiration for Peter Pan's fantastical Pirate's Cove. Just minutes from this harbor is Ramada Inn and Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach.
Though it's situated right off the famed Pacific Coast Highway, the Ramada is set apart from the whirlwind of nearby Los Angeles and Anaheim. Families often use the hotel as a home base to check out SoCal's beaches and theme parks; it's also just a half-hour drive away from Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City water park.
The decor at the hotel is straightforward and simple, and guest rooms feature contemporary amenities such as wireless Internet access and pillows that sing you to sleep. In the morning, you can enjoy breakfast made to order in your room's chic breakfast nook. After fueling up for the day, head out to explore the Santa Ana Zoo and the numerous nearby attractions.
Costa Mesa, California: Art Galleries and Eclectic Shopping near Newport Beach
The city of Costa Mesa is set in Orange County in Southern California, tucked away about 20 miles from downtown Anaheim and about 45 minutes southeast of Los Angeles. The New York Times called Costa Mesa "a cultural beacon," singling out its many art galleries as well as the stunning architecture of Segerstrom Concert Hall. The concert hall is decked out in hundreds of crystalline globes and a 48-foot-tall pipe organ.
For a dose of Costa Mesa's artsy shopping scene, visit the LAB—a self-proclaimed "anti-mall" that puts on outdoor concerts and exhibits by local artists and features a vintage-clothing boutique.
A short drive west is Newport Beach, where you can switch gears to take advantage of more outdoorsy activities along the coast. On the beach's Balboa Peninsula, you can body surf at The Wedge—a jetty renowned for its massive waves. If traveling with kids, it's worth popping by Balboa Fun Zone, an old-fashioned beachside amusement park.


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The Project is seeking out descendants of workers on the Central Pacific – as well as people who were associated with the railroad, such as suppliers of food and herbal medicines. We hope to find out as much as possible about each individual, but we also want to relate the saga of their descendants in the U.S. and China. We have conducted interviews with several family members, and we hope to provide edited videos of the interviews. We have just begun and we have a lot of work to do searching for descendants, interviewing, compiling, editing and writing narratives of each extended family. This will take some time, but for now here are two brief accounts of a railroad worker as told by descendants. More to come. And please contact us if you are or know of a descendant of one of the Chinese workers on the transcontinental railroad.
Descendants of Eng Mun Dom (We Wen Tan)
According to Olga Eng Chin, her grandfather Eng Mun Dom (We Wen Tan) worked on the railroad from California to Utah. He came from the ancestral village of Munlow, where all the Engs came from. After working he returned to China with the equivalent of $10,000, which was viewed as a fortune. People in the village clamored around him to hear the story of his wealth. He built a house in Munlow village with a special type of wood, an ancestral house well known for its architecture and quality of construction. He did not return to the U.S., but sent son in 1893. His son moved to the Midwest, and after working as a laundryman founded a series of Chinese restaurants in Chicago, including one which was the largest Chinese restaurant in the U.S. at the time, Ho Sai Gai. Three of his great grandchildren, Paula Lum, Sonya Lum Seng, and Don Chin, graduated from Stanford. Other Engs also worked on the railroad, and many ended up settling in Oklahoma.
Interviews with Pamela Chun, Florence Eng Lum, Sonya Seng, Karen Lee, Madeline Dreith, Paula Lum.
Descendants of Lim Lip Hong
According to Andrea Yee, her great grandfather Lim Lip Hong was born in 1843 in an area called Four Dragons Road in Cheuk Sui village, Hoi Ping County, Kwantung Province. He arrived in California in 1855, and died in the 1920s. He came across the Pacific on a junk with his uncle and 12 relatives. It took six months to get across. The boat got stuck with no wind, a dead zone, in the middle of the ocean. Quite a few tried to commit suicide. He worked on the transcontinental railroad, and after its completion settled in Virginia City, Nevada, for a decade. He later lived in Carson City, Nevada, and Deadwood, South Dakota. Around 1883 or 1884, he homesteaded in Potrero Hill in San Francisco, married, and had 7 children. He died there in 1920. His family is aware of 400 of his descendants.
Interviews with Andrea Yee, Richard C. Lym, John R. Wong, Kitty Wong Okamura.


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GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Fisher had just finished a long playing career when Phil Jackson picked him to coach the New York Knicks. Just 1 1 / 2seasons later, Jackson decided he needed someone else.
Fisher was fired Monday, with his team having lost five straight and nine of 10 to fall well back in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
"It's time for us to make a change, turn this team around and move forward and get some wins and keep going down the road we had started here at the beginning of the year," Jackson said at the team's practice facility.
Associate head coach Kurt Rambis was promoted to interim head coach at least through the rest of the...


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann received an apology from an NBC executive after an off-color song was played during her appearance on Jimmy Fallon's "Late Night," her spokeswoman said late Wednesday.
The Minnesota congresswoman received a personal letter from NBC's vice president for late night programming, Doug Vaughan, a day after she appeared on the show. As Bachmann walked onstage, the show's band had played a snippet of a 1985 Fishbone song entitled "Lyin' Ass B----."
Vaughan wrote that the incident was "not only unfortunate but also unacceptable," Bachmann spokeswoman Alice Stewart told The Associated Press. She said Vaughn offered his sincerest apologies and said the band had been "severely reprimanded."
Fallon also apologized to Bachmann when they spoke earlier Wednesday, she said. He'd tweeted earlier, saying he was "so sorry about the intro mess."
"He was extremely nice and friendly and offered his apology, and she accepted it," Stewart said, adding that the comedian said he was unaware the band planned to play the song. "It's just unfortunate that someone had to do something so disrespectful."
Bachmann lashed out earlier Wednesday at NBC for not apologizing or taking immediate disciplinary action. In her first comments on the flap, Bachmann said on the Fox News Channel that the Fallon show band displayed sexism and bias by playing the song.
"This is clearly a form of bias on the part of the Hollywood entertainment elite," Bachmann said. She added, "This wouldn't be tolerated if this was Michelle Obama. It shouldn't be tolerated if it's a conservative woman either."
She went further on a national radio conservative radio show hosted by Michael Medved, calling the incident "inappropriate, outrageous and disrespectful."
On Fox, Bachmann expressed surprise that she's heard nothing from the TV network. She suggested that discipline for the show's band, The Roots, was in order. She said she believed Fallon's comments to be sincere.
One of Bachmann's congressional colleagues, New York Democrat Nita Lowey, had called on NBC to apologize for its "insulting and inappropriate" treatment of its guest.
An NBC spokeswoman didn't return a phone message from The Associated Press.
The Roots' bandleader, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, has said the song was a "tongue-in-cheek and spur-of-the-moment decision."
Bachmann, who is lagging in presidential polls, has spent the week promoting her new autobiography in national television interviews.
AP Television Writer David Bauder in New York and Associated Press writer Erin Gartner in Chicago contributed to this report.
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Michel Ancel has described Rayman Legends' six month delay as "brutal", and claimed that the protest staged by him and the rest of the team following the initial announcement came as a result of a "misunderstanding".
"As artists, we don't have the control of everything," Ancel told us last week while discussing the game's delay. "Of course, as creators we are a bit selfish. When we heard about the delay we were like, 'No! We want our game to be released, to let people play the game'."
Ancel appeared to protest against Ubisoft's decision to delay the game, appearing in pictures alongside other members of the dev team holding a banner saying: "Release Rayman. Support Ubisoft Montpellier."
But Ancel claims that was a result of a "misunderstanding" between the dev team and seniors at Ubisoft.
"It was a misunderstanding because when we heard about [the delay] it was very brutal," he said. "Just suddenly this happened, but after talking more and more we understood better the things behind the decision."
Ancel suggests that the delay was down to an "economic situation" - likely the poor retail performance of Wii U - and suggests that his superiors could have cancelled the game had they not chosen to port it to other platforms.
"The mix between the boss - the one that [makes] decisions - and us, the connection must be there. They could have decided to not put more money in the game, because it costs a lot to have a full team for six more months. But I think they believe in the franchise and somehow they believe in what we are doing."
"I think in the end, I wouldn't say I'm happy about the delay but I feel better now because I know that the game is going to touch more people, more people are going to be able to play it," added Rayman Legends' lead game designer Emile Morel.
"I think [Ubisoft's decision to port] the game was because they believed in the game, actually. Because they knew it was a great game, so it was giving us another chance."
The six month delay has allowed Ubisoft Montpellier to add "big things" to the game, including new mini-games and brand new types of levels, including a fantastic football mini-game.
"A team is a bit like an engine," explained Ancel, discussing the new additions. "It takes time to accelerate, and the power of the team is the best at the end of the game. So if you keep the same team with the same power and you add content, it's not like adding a few small levels, it's like adding big things, like the bosses, the invasions, the football and all these things."
Rayman Legends had originally been developed as a Wii U exclusive, but was delayed at the turn of the year to allow time to develop ports for other platforms.
The game is finally due to launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U and PlayStation Vita on August 30.


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Categories: Criminal Law Legal Profession
Instructor(s) LaVigne, Michele, Strang, Dean
A substantial amount of criminal defense work in any jurisdiction is handled by private practitioners who accept appointments from the court or the local public defenders office. This course will focus on the defense of a criminal case, from attorney-client issues through sentencing, with special attention paid to issues that affect private counsel, including hiring experts, record keeping, time management, and mentoring for the solo practitioner. Substantive topics covered will include case analysis, motions (statutory and constitutional), mitigation, negotiations, and professional responsibility. (Note: This course will not cover the actual trial of a case). Grading will be on the basis of written submissions (motions, memos etc.) and in class performance (arguments, evidentiary motions).
This class is only open to 3Ls who have NOT participated in the Defender or Prosecution Projects. Students enrolled in 940-011 (The Prosecution Function) or 940-012 (The Defense Function) during the Spring 2012 semester are not eligible to enroll.
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Brockton Mayor Carpenter was scheduled to make an announcement concerning his plans for the Brockton Police Department on Friday, but first he will have to argue for those plans in court.
UPDATED-An injunction brought forth by the Brockton Police Supervisor's Union to block Mayor Bill Carpenter from appointing Robert Hayden as interim police chief was denied in Brockton Superior Court Friday.
BROCKTON – Mayor Bill Carpenter was scheduled to announce his plans for the future leadership of the Brockton Police Department on Friday during a press conference, but first he'll have to argue for those plans in court.
Carpenter was expected to announce his pick to succeed Police Chief Emanuel Gomes, who is returning to his former rank of captain on Friday, after a deal allowing him to do so was agreed to by Gomes, the city of Brockton and the Police Supervisors Union last week.
On Wednesday, however, the union filed a request for injunction in Brockton Superior Court to block Carpenter from appointing Robert Hayden, Carpenter's public safety adviser during the campaign, as interim chief.
A hearing has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday to determine whether Carpenter is allowed to appoint Hayden to the position.
Last week, Carpenter filed an ordinance with the City Council seeking to replace the position of police chief with a civilian police commissioner.
Carpenter has also indicated that if the ordinance passes, he intends to appoint Hayden to the new position.
The ordinance, however, will not pass before Gomes steps down on Friday. That led to speculation that Hayden would be appointed as interim chief. But the police union is now arguing that if Carpenter places Hayden in the position it would be illegal.
The argument centers on a Massachusetts law mandating that police officers retire at 65.
For Hayden to fill the interim chief's position, he would have to be a sworn police officer. But Hayden, who is 71, would be prohibited from joining the force due to his age.
It is unclear, however, what options are available to Carpenter when he argues against the injunction in court on Friday.
"I'm not privy to what the mayor can do, but if he goes through with it (the appointment), he has to accept what may happen if the court decides against him," said Michael Kryzanek, the executive director of the Minnock Center for International Engagement at Bridgewater State University.
While Kryzanek added that Carpenter has a right as mayor to fill the position with the person he wants, the appointment could come with a cost.
"All of this creates a problem for Mayor Carpenter that certainly isn't going to go away within a day," Kryzanek said. "It shows that the mayor has created a storm of controversy early on that probably could have been avoided."
Kryzanek compared how Carpenter has handled the situation with that of of Boston's new mayor, Marty Walsh, who appointed new leadership at his police department after taking office.
"If you look at Mayor Marty Walsh, he brought his chief and commissioner up from within the ranks. He didn't go from the outside," Kryzanek said.
The Boston Police Department has a structure in which a superintendent-in-chief is second-in-command to a police commissioner.
If Hayden is appointed as interim chief or commissioner, he would be the first outsider selected to head the department in 40 years.
The last Brockton chief to be appointed from outside the department was Robert Galatti, a former captain with the New York City Police Department, in 1974, said Ward 4 Councilor Paul Studenski.
Studenski, who is a former Brockton police chief himself, added that Galatti was also a professor at Northeastern University at the time he was hired and a former commanding officer in the police academy.
According to Gallati's 1996 obituary in the New York Times, he also developed the computerized system of fingerprint identification which would become the model for the FBI's system today.
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Docker Security Course on Jun 20 in TREEPTIK - Aix en Provence
This is the Docker Security course for your entire organization. Get everyone "on-the-same page" and working together to secure your Dockerized environment.
This hands-on workshop style course will give your team an overview of important security features and best practices to protect your containerized services. Designed to be inclusive of multiple roles to align the entire organization, this course is appropriate for all teams who are hands-on with Docker whether Developer, Operations, DevOps, or Architect.
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Our friends at No Left Turns have more on the good news from Iraq, both with respect to the reconstruction and with respect to politics. As to the latter. Peter Schramm is pleased with the selection of Iyad Alawi as Iraqi premier for three reasons: "First, and most important, this guy is a politician–and a reasonable one–with some base. And, he knows how to get others to support him. Note that two Shiite parties, each wanted a different person, and neither would compromise; yet both were willing to go with Alawi. And Sistani approves. Second, this puts an end to the UN's Brahimi's attempt to pick a non-politician, a so called technocrat, to be PM. That would have been a bad move. Third, the Iraqis themselves seemed to have pushed Alawi. This means that he seems to not have been imposed by either the Coalition or the UN. The fact that UN was surprised amuses me. They underestimated the Iraqis ability to do politics. They are going to need that ability in the coming years."
Schramm is less amused by how "unthoughtful and/or prejudiced the U.S. elite media is toward developments in Iraq." For example, the New York Times and CNN like to identify Alawi as "an exile with ties to the U.S." This seems to be an an attempt to associate Alawi in the public's mind with the supposedly discredited Chalabi, as well as an expression of "prejudice against exiles, and most certainly against anyone with American ties." Schramm notes, however, that "the Iraqis seem to have no such prejudice. By the way, neither did Poles, Hungarians, Estonians, et al, after the fall of Communism. Their cabinets were stuffed with exiles."
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Windows 8 may not be available yet, but Microsoft's latest announcement has brought it one step closer.
The software giant unveiled the logo for the long-awaited operating system and explained how it devised the new logo Feb. 17.
The intention of the design was to reflect the new Metro-style user interface seen in Windows 8, while staying within logo traditions used for past Windows products, ranging from Windows 1.0 to Windows 7, according to Sam Moreau, Microsoft's principal director of user experience for Windows. The new design has lost the multicolored panes and flag-like aspects seen with earlier logos, he explained, in a blog post.
The new logo is squarer and flatter than recent iterations, much like the Windows 8 user interface itself. Microsoft has previously explained that the Metro UI used in Windows 8 was designed to make it easier to access programs that were getting buried in the start-screen menu system. Microsoft made the access more direct through its tile-like UI in Windows 8, while also facilitating touch interactions.
With regard to the font used in the logo, Moreau said that Microsoft is using "the International Typographic Style (or Swiss design) that has been a great influence on our Metro style design philosophy." He said the font is typically used to indicate directions in subways and airport terminals.
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As exciting as Windows 8 itself.
Certainly not a stellar logo. About as bland as one can get and the color leaves much to be desired. A far cry from previous Windows logos. Hope the rest of the world doesn't decided to be mono-colored.
Its good, but I like the logo of Windows 7 the most. That logo represented the Operating system in the best manner
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MONTREAL - It was a case that captivated the nation, and on Sunday, the news that Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya and their son Hamed Mohammad Shafia had each been found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder drew mixed reaction from across Canada.
Experts in so-called honour killings — murders carried out to preserve family honour in the face of perceived disgrace — heralded the verdict as a step forward; a clear message that neither Canada's courts nor its people will tolerate this type of crime.
"This is going to be a very good example," said Amin Muhammad, a professor of psychiatry at Memorial University in St. John's and author of the only Canadian study on honour killings, submitted to the federal government last year. "The government has realized that they should not entertain any defence with a strong honour crime theme. They have treated this on par with any murder, and that's the beauty of this verdict."
There have been at least 13 reported honour killings across Canada, Muhammad said, but the Shafia case stands out because it drew such intense, widespread media attention.
"This (verdict) may prevent such things again," he said. "That may be wishful thinking ... but I hope that's the case."
But at least one Muslim women's group says the way the Shafia case unfolded within and beyond the courtroom may have done more harm than good when it comes to public perception.
"I'm frustrated and fed up with the kind of emphasis and time that's been spent calling it an honour killing," said Alia Hogben, executive director of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women.
Almost from the beginning, the drowning deaths of Zainab, Sahar and Geeti Shafia, along with Mohammad Shafia's first wife, Rona Amir Mohammad, were intertwined with themes of family honour, religion, and cultural norms — something Hogben believes detracted from the fact that "this was murder. Murder, murder, murder."
"The media attention in particular has been very much on this being something exotic, something foreign, as opposed to the fact that this was the murder of four women in Canada," she said. "I think it was because that separated us from them. People want to believe it's other people doing this. Canadians don't do this."
It's rare for a coverage of a crime to fixate so strongly on motive, she added, citing the example of Marc Lépine's 1989 shooting spree at École polytechnique in Montreal.
"We did pay a bit of attention to (Lépine's motive), but in the end ... we focused on the deaths of those women. With (the Shafia case), I often felt that the deaths of the women and girls was not the major focus."
From a legal standpoint, the Shafia trial won't be setting any important legal precedents. This according to veteran criminal defence lawyer Frank Pappas, who said the case was, at its core, a "standard, run-of-the-mill murder trial."
"From a purely legal perspective, it's a murder case like any murder case," he said. "I don't see how this case will change anything in terms of jurisprudence or Canadian law and how it's interpreted."
While the prosecution was not required to provide a motive to prove the Shafias' guilt, it is "always preferable" to give the jury some logical explanation for why a crime took place, he added.
In the family's former Montreal neighbourhood, Sunday's verdict was greeted mainly with refusals to comment. On Bonnivet St., the tree-lined road in a mostly Italian neighbourhood of St. Léonard where the Shafias lived in a multiplex until their arrest, neighbours were tight-lipped over the news.
"There is no comment. I think it's final," said a woman who came to the phone in the house of Mario Carpanzano, directly across from the Shafias' home. "Just leave it be."
Jeff Heinrich of The Gazette contributed to this report


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Police Week 2012: Officer Frank Vrtochnick Awarded For Bravery
May 15th, 2012 by milwaukeepolice
When Chief Edward A. Flynn presents the merit awards at tonight's Police/Citizen Merit Awards Ceremony, the presentation of the Purple Star Award will recall a Christmas miracle.
District 2 Police Officer Frank T. Vrtochnick inspired the entire community and the Milwaukee Police family to believe in the power of the human spirit to heal.
On Sunday, December 25, 2011, as part of their Anti-Gang Enforcement duties, Police Officer Frank T. Vrtochnick and his partner Dayon Ninkovic were patrolling in the 1800 block of West Windlake Avenue when, without warning, a dark-colored auto sped toward them on the wrong side of the street. In an effort to avoid being hit, Officer Vrtochnick left the vehicle, but was struck and thrown 30 feet.
Officer Vrtochnick's injuries were extensive. After nearly a month-long hospital stay, he faces extensive rehabilitation and the possibility of life-long disabilities. Displaying his exceptional character, Officer Vrtochnick said at the time, "If this had to happen to anyone, I'm glad it happened to me and not to someone else."
We are proud to call him a Milwaukee Police Officer and we continue to pray for his recovery.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Frankie Muniz says he was hospitalized last week after suffering a "mini stroke."
The former star of "Malcolm in the Middle" wrote on Twitter Tuesday that he was treated Friday for a "mini stroke," which he describes as "not fun at all."
He says he has to "start taking care of my body. Getting old!" but provided no other details.
Muniz turns 27 Wednesday.
A representative for Muniz did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


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So you've spent the last five years building up a beefy iTunes library and carefully curating it to ensure that if any wayfaring stranger were to lay eyes upon it, he would gasp in astonishment at the impeccable taste of its owner. But what's the point of having such an impressive iTunes library if you can't share it with others?
There are a number of ways to share your iTunes library, but, in a broad sense, it can done in two ways: via Wi-Fi on your home network, or via Bluetooth to a person nearby.
Sharing on your home network
Sharing your iTunes library on your home network (or any network for that matter) only takes a few easy steps and will allow library access to any device connected to the network. For this section, we're assuming that you already have a wireless network in your home or office. If not, consult this guide to figure out how to set one up.
Step 1: Depending on how your firewall is configured, your computer might be set to block media sharing on your home network. Mac OS X computers will do this by default, so if you're using a Mac you should check to make sure iTunes sharing is enabled. Generally, Windows computers shouldn't have any issues as long as TCP port 3689 and UDP port 5353 aren't being blocked.
To enable iTunes sharing in your firewall, go to System Preferences>Security>Firewall>Advanced. Here, there should be an option to allow media sharing through iTunes.
Step 2: Enable network sharing in iTunes. To do this, open iTunes, go to Preferences, and click on the Sharing tab at the top. Here, you'll see something like this:
You can choose to share your entire iTunes library or just a few playlists. You also have the option of requiring others to enter a password before they can access your media.
Step 3: At this point, your library should now be shared on your home network. Open up iTunes on another computer and look for your shared library in the left-hand column. Click on it and your tunes should magically appear. Depending on the size of your library, they might take a while to load.
Sharing without your network
Sharing your iTunes library between computers on your home network is one thing, but what if you just want to share an iPod playlist with a friend during a long bus ride? Not to worry. There are a handful of iOS apps that allow you share your iTunes library over a Bluetooth connection. This means you can share iPod/iPhone music with an iPad, or vice versa. We won't go into how to install each one of these but will instead point you in the direction of a few good options.
MyStream (free): A good Bluetooth streaming option with a few additional features.
PairShare ($0.99): A super easy and feature-rich app that streams your music.
Celeste (for jailbroken devices only): Rather than simply streaming songs, this app lets you send music files directly to other devices.
Download and install any of these apps and you should be streaming tunes within minutes. If we missed any of your favorite methods for sharing an iTunes library, be sure to mention them in the comments!