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PARIS -- After a year doing its Apple-centric groundwork, start-up Everpix is ready to find a wider audience for its photo sync and organization service.
Today, the company announced version 1.0 of its Windows software, an out-of-the-way utility that slurps photos from people's hard drives and uploads them to company's servers. There, Everpix analyzes each photo mathematically for a variety of characteristics then synchronize the files with iPhones, iPads, and the Everpix Web site.
Everpix, though, isn't really about syncing files like Dropbox or Google Drive. It's also not about online photo communities such as Yahoo's Flickr, and it's not about social networking with a visual twist like Instagram. Chief Executive Pierre-Olivier Latour is careful to deflect suggestions that he's taking on incumbents.
Instead, the service aims to make people's photo collections manageable for themselves, said Latour in an interview here. Everpix, which costs $5 per month or $40 per year, dovetails with other services and software but doesn't seek to replace them.
"Don't worry about taking more photos. Don't worry about organizing," Latour said. "We want to give people more freedom" by plucking choice moments from their photo catalogs -- which, on average, consist of more than 10,000 digital photos.
A few dedicated souls have the patience to sort through their photos, picking the good ones, deleting the duds, and labeling the keepers with titles, names, and other data. The rest of the world's population puts the photos into a giant virtual shoebox -- or different shoeboxes for Facebook, Apple iPhoto, Adobe Lightroom, mobile phone photo galleries, and assorted hard drive folders -- where they gather virtual dust.
Everpix is trying to make those photos accessible and useful. Its analysis boils down each photo into a collection of numeric attributes the company calls an intermediate representation. Comparing all these representations lets the company sift through photo catalogs for similar shots that, along with information such as when photos were shot or how people grouped them if they already did some organizing, lets Everpix distill a catalog into a collection of "moments."
When people view their collections with the Everpix iOS app or the Web site, they get a panning view that shows these moments arrayed for a full year. Everpix shows larger thumbnails for subjects it thinks have particular interest -- photos of people, for example.
The new Windows utility only can handle photos from file system folders to start with, but the company plans to add Lightroom integration and the ability to fetch photos from SD cards in the future, Latour said. The Mac version already has those features, along with the ability to draw photos from Aperture and iPhoto. The service also can retrieve Flickr and Facebook photos, he added, using those companies' online programming interfaces.
Everpix also has also a discovery feature that's in beta testing. It picks a collection of six similar photos from across your entire collection. The unifying theme could be something like a large body of water, or a group of people sharing a meal. Clicking on one reveals another set of six photos similar to that one. It's meant to be a somewhat structured but also somewhat serendipitous way to explore a photo collection.
Also today, Everpix said it's moved to an improved system of understanding and therefore categorizing photos by finding common attributes such as cars, cities, people, and pets.
Two other developments. Everpix announced that it's merged its iPhone and iPad apps into a single universal version. It's also optimized its Web site so it can be used with Android mobile devices.
The company plans to release an Android app, but it's not easy to hire programmers who have the necessary experience with tasks like fluidly displaying a long wall of photo thumbnails, Latour said.
The company has a long way to go. Latour founded it along with Chief Technology Officer Kevin Quennesson and design leader Wayne Fan, and the company only has six employees so far. Latour has a long history working with photos. He worked at Apple after it acquired his motion-graphics technology, PixelShox, in 2003 and renamed it Quartz Composer. He also worked on some HTML support in iOS, and after leaving Apple in 2009 worked for a time at Cooliris. Everpix was founded in September 2011.
The company has raised $1.8 million so far, and now that it's got the basics in place, Latour plans to seek a first round of venture capital in the first quarter.
Index Ventures is a lead investor so far; other investors included Michael Herf, who co-founded the Picasa photo software and Web site that Google acquired; Dave McClure, who invests in early-stage companies through 500Startups, and Bertrand Serlet, who left Apple in 2011 after leading OS X development and who now is at a startup called Upthere.


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Lion Air Launches Second Daily Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Jakarta
23 December 2011
Jakarta, 23 December 2011 - Lion Air, Indonesia's largest private carrier celebrated the inaugural of its second daily flight from KL International Airport (KLIA) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Jakarta on 19 December 2011. JT 280 arrived from Jakarta at 14:40 and JT 281 departed from KLIA at 15:30 with
almost full load with the percentage of 97 and 96 respectively.
President Director of Lion Air, Rusdi Kirana said, "The commencement of the second daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta is in response to greater demand of both the neighbouring countries. The launch of the additional frequency for this route simultaneously signifies an improvement of air access, hence providing better regional connectivity to Malaysians and Indonesians as well as visiting foreigners abroad other continents".
Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports said "Malaysia Airports welcomes the second daily flight of Lion Air to KLIA. This is a reflection of the ever increasing demand for the Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta route and this will further benefit passengers in terms of wider spread of services and greater connectivity. We would like to thank Lion Air and we are confident that their operations will continue to be a success".
The airline will be operating with the brand new Boeing 737-900ER with the Boeing Sky Interior for this route. In addition, passengers will experience low fares and free 20kg baggage allowance with the privilege of aerobridge facility for greater safety and comfort from the Main Terminal Building of the award-winning KLIA .
Today, Lion Air successfully operates scheduled passenger services on an extensive network from Jakarta with 3700 weekly flights to 63 destinations. Lion Air had most recently taken delivery of its 54th Boeing 737-900ER aircraft and is scheduled to receive another 124 Boeing 737-900ER progressively, between now and year 2016. The airline has also signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for another 230 Boeing 737 NG (201 737-MAX and 29 737-900ER) aircraft for gradual delivery between year 2017 to 2026.
Effective 19 Dec 2011:
· JT 283 - Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta departing at 13:00 and arrive in Jakarta at 14:00
· JT 281 - Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta departing at 15:30 and arrive in Jakarta at 16:30

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Roasted Milanese Salad
Potatoes tossed and roasted with artichoke hearts, carrots, red peppers and zucchini, paired with a lemon/chicken broth, is served over a bed of mixed baby greens.
1⁄2 cup olive oil
1⁄3 cup garlic, minced
2 tbsp. salt
8 lb. small red potatoes, sliced 3⁄8-in. thick
4 lb. carrots, sliced 3⁄8-in. thick on the bias
1 qt. artichoke canned hearts, drained, quartered
2 1⁄2 qt. red bell peppers, large dice
1 1⁄2 qt. zucchini, sliced 1⁄2-in. thick
1 1⁄2 cups lemon juice
2 tbsp. lemon rind
1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
1 qt. olives, whole
1 cup basil, minced
1⁄4 cup oregano
1 1⁄2 gal. mixed baby greens
1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic and salt.
2. Place potatoes in a shallow pan and toss with half the oil mixture. Roast at 500° F. for 15 min. Add carrot, artichokes and remaining oil; toss. Continue roasting 15 min. Stir in peppers and zucchini and roast another 10 min. or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
3. In a bowl, whisk together juice, rind and broth. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss with olives, basil and oregano. Serve over greens.


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Time to Go Pro?
Every week, one million people around the world use Google SketchUp. Last week, I was one of 250 SketchUp users invited to Boulder, Colorado for 3D Base Camp. While there, the release of a new version of SketchUp was announced. For woodworkers using the free version of SketchUp 7, the changes are minimal, but there are some nice enhancements. For users of the Pro version, the addition of solid modeling is big news. If you do detailed modeling, this addition will considerably cut the time you spend in front of your computer.
The folks at SketchUp take pains to keep new versions looking like, and compatible with, previous versions. If you're used to SketchUp 7, you'll catch on to the new features quickly. Here's a quick look at what's new:
The big changes relate to making building models in conjunction with Google Earth. Here is a link to the official SketchUp site for their list. The features woodworkers will like are these:
You can turn on "back edges" to show dashed lines in your model. You can barely see them in this screen shot, but they help you see what's what in your model. You can also see thumbnail previews of scenes, in the Scenes window. The Push/Pull tool now works with a preselected face, in a similar way to the Move/Copy commands. Also included is a tool to calculate the volume of a group or component; this will make it easy to figure out how many board feet there are in the parts of your model.
But the big news is the addition of solid modeling to the Pro version of SketchUp. If you like to include details of joinery in your models, this may be the feature to tip the scales in favor of upgrading to SketchUp Pro. The toolbar floating in space has the solid tools, and here's an example of how they work. In the shot above, we have a table leg and a rail with a tenon on the end. How can we put a matching mortise in the leg in as little time as possible?
In previous versions of SketchUp (and the free version of SketchUp 8) you can do it, but it is a little involved and time consuming. I explain the process in detail in my videos and book. With SketchUp 8 Pro, you put the two components in position, take the "Trim" tool and click on the rail and then on the leg. SketchUp looks at the geometry of the two components, and subtracts the area that intersects from one component to the other.
In only takes two clicks after selecting the tool to make a perfectly matched mortise for a tenon, or dovetail pins from tails. My modeling workload just got a lot lighter, and that will enable me to spend more time in the shop. Here is a link to a video showing the solid modeling tools in detail.
You can still do most of your modeling with the free version if you don't have the means or the desire to upgrade to Pro. This new feature makes this sort of detailed modeling incredibly fast, so I think the upgrade is money well spent. Here is a link to a comparison of the two versions.
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Black Men No Means No – The Darrell Williams Rape Case.
July 25, 2012 by Staff
Filed under News, Opinion, Relationships, Weekly Columns
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was deeply concerned about the recent rape conviction of Oklahoma State University basketball player Darrell Williams. Williams broke down in tears in the courtroom, an understandable reaction in which he expressed outwardly what many of us would feel on the inside. He's going to prison, and getting a life sentence. While his sentence is not technically going to incarcerate him for life, prison has become a life sentence when you consider the permanent psychological damage, the STDs spread from prison rape, and the lifelong marginalization from economic and political systems of America.
In that regard, going to prison for even 24 hours can be tantamount to a life sentence.
I can't let Darrell Williams off the hook for what happened on the night in which he allegedly committed his crime. If he did indeed do something illegal, then prison time should be a consequence. But one of the statements about the story that concerned me the most was one I found on ESPN:
Defense attorney Cheryl Ramsey referred to the case as a "he said, she said situation" during her closing argument. She noted that no one heard anyone scream at the party, saw any struggles or reported anything inappropriate. Neither of the women suffered any cuts or scratches, and no clothing was torn after the alleged incident.
Forgive me for saying this, but when we make a legal decision that will ruin a young man's life, we should probably have more evidence than the statements made by an alleged victim at a party where everyone was probably drinking. If I go to the police department and say that someone groped me, it's hard to imagine the authorities sending that person to prison without surpassing the standard of unreasonable doubt. In the case of Darrell Williams, doubt is beyond reasonable.
The second thought that went through my mind after hearing about the incident is one about the consistent threats to your freedom and livelihood that can occur when you head off to college. Every single year, hundreds of women are raped on college campuses (not just groping, but actual rape), and many of these sexual assaults occur when there is alcohol somewhere in the background. The idea that college is a place where you get drunk off your butt every weekend is antiquated and dangerous. Simply letting the chips fall where they may at one drunken party after another is a good way to find yourself dead or in prison for a very long time.
Here are some quick tips to men who want to go to college and NOT get convicted or rape:
1) Avoid alcohol if you can or at least minimize your consumption of it: People do things when they're drunk that they might not do otherwise. It's quite possible that reduced inhibitions led to Darrell Williams or some of his friends feeling that they could touch women without their permission. People are flirting and everyone's just hanging out, so it's also quite possible that the women allowed themselves to be touched. When everyone's been drinking, almost no one has very much credibility in the court of law, because decision-making is horrifically flawed.
2) Don't sleep with women you don't know very well: If a woman wants to sleep with you on the first date or after a night at the club, understand that you are putting your entire life and future in the hands of a complete stranger. Rather than jumping for joy at the chance to have meaningless sex, you might want to jump out of bed and run for the hills. If you don't believe me, just ask Kobe Bryant, the married man who decided to sleep with a woman he barely knew with no condom back in 2004. She almost sent him to prison, took all his money, ruined his family and stole everything he'd worked for over his entire life. No sex is good enough to be worth that kind of risk, and Kobe should never have been there in the first place.
3) No means no, no exceptions: There was a time where men and women could play the cat and mouse game – she plays hard to get and you consistently chip away at the barriers in order to get her to do the thing that you and she both know that she wants to do anyway. Whatever man, that crap is for the birds. In the age of political correctness, "no" always means "no." I don't care if her eyes are saying "yes," and she's entirely naked, licking her lips with her legs spread out. If she says "no," then you need to say "no thanks." Real women don't play stupid games that might destroy your life.
I hope that Darrell Williams can recover after this incident. Groping is wrong, we know that. But it's hard to say that he deserves to go to prison with evidence this sketchy. The key point to keep in mind, however, is that it's not simply a matter of Williams being sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. Rather, its a matter of us understanding how to avoid these kinds of situations in the first place. College is not a place for drunken parties, court cases, and a pile of broken dreams. It's a place to get an education and create bright future for yourself. All that other stuff is just a pile of meaningless distractions.


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Scott Offord necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 190 diseños de 31 diseñadores freelance.
We are Kristalytics, a marketing agency that helps our clients to answer these two questions on a daily basis: "Who are my BEST customers and prospects?" And, "How do I persuade them to buy again and again?"
We have developed a set of tools that we feel add a value to our existing services. This is going to make a large impact on the businesses we serve (for example: retail store, restaurants, non-profit organizations, and online businesses).
We are looking for a new website design.
The people searching for our services are located in the USA, and usually want to target people in the USA. They are usually between the ages of 25-49. They can be an entrepreneur or a marketing director, or a decision marker in a company.
About the tools we provide:
Database DNA:
This tool pinpoints customers IN your database who are most likely to be your biggest spenders. It also creates a profile for those OUTSIDE the database who look most like those big spenders so you can target them, too.
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This tool analyzes a geographic trade area (even if you do business exclusively online and your trade area is the entire country.) Target Market DNA tells you exactly where your most profitable customers are, even if it's one mile east and seven miles west. Target Market DNA can pinpoint a single big spender hidden in a block group or zip code full of duds.
The result of using one of our tools or services is: exponentially decreasing your target market size while increasing the viability of the target market to spend; so that your advertising dollars are maximized.
Regarding a database of customers, we usually know the following :
1) number of purchases each customer makes,
2) recency of purchase,
3) dollar value of purchases
In a database, we are able to identify the "Whales-in-the-Haystack" and then also predict the customers who could become a Whale-in-the-Haystack even before they enter your database.
We are able to market to differently to a tire-kicker, a $50 customer, or a $500 customer.
For example, we can take a list of 100,000 disembodied email addresses and match them with street addresses up to a rate of 50% to identify the ones who are potential Whales-in-the-Haystack.
Possible Headlines:
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It's Not About Your Product or Service, It's About The PEOPLE BUYING Your Product or Service.
Kristalytics is Your World-Class, Done-For-You Demographics and Psychographics Targeting Expert
Desired Navigation:
The navigation items on the website would be: Home, About Kristalytics, Marketing Tools, Marketing Services, Free Database Analysis
Most of our competitors' have typical stock photography of happy people or people looking at a computer screen.
Here are some examples of websites that we like, but please don't copy graphics or text from them, just use them as a guide to understand what we like and don't like:
http://www.absoluteroi.com/ (This site looks professional, but gets boring fast)
http://www.iknowtion.com/ (This site is laid out well, but the font size is too small)
http://www.geomentum.com/ (We like the graph/chart idea)
http://www.labov.com/ (We like the creativity on this site, but we won't use Flash on our website)
http://antics.com/ (This site looks modern, and the headlines really stick out well, but I think the graphics are too low on the page)
On the homepage, we want your ideas for visually representing upward trends, like lower cost per acquisition, increased sales, higher level of geographic targeting, etc, maybe graphs and charts might help.
We would also like to see a logo at the top of the website instead of just having the words Kristalytics at the top. We also need to see an example subpage in your mockup. We would also like to see ideas for a set of logos for the tools (Database DNA and Target Market DNA) and a set for these services: Pay Per Click DNA, Email DNA, Direct Mail DNA, Site Select DNA
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May 2012
May 25, 2012: We're Porsche heavy this week, but not in the way you might think. First we take a look at the Porsche 918 Spyder, of which Porsche has released official "spy photos". Next, we — or more accurately, Claude Dudouit — blow the doors off the legendary Porsche 917, and for $1,600 you can hang one of the doors on your wall. Keeping to the German theme, we look at a concept bicycle — you read that right — built by the folks at Audi. It even helps you do a wheelie safely, though there's no quattro model. Nissan introduced its 2013 Altima to the press, and The Editor went to Nashville to take a look. He came back impressed. Finally, Al takes issue with those folks who drive old cop cars and the people who can't work up the courage to pass them.
May 18, 2012: Al recounts time spent with automotive legend Carroll Shelby, and stories you won't read anywhere else. Johnson Controls uses a manufacturing process designed for wood-backed interior panels, and creates a new way to make affordable carbon fiber exterior pieces. Old Spice goes retro-chic with a sand castle DeLorean. Mini's Countryman stays for a week, redefines the term "crossover" and proves once again that experience and dedication are key to memorable cars. And Al tells all those @#&*! drivers with no manners or concern for anyone but themselves just what #$@*&^ they are, and what he'd like to do with them.
May 11, 2012: With the explosive growth in smartphones and personal electronics, streaming data directly to the car eventually would happen. And now it has with the creation of Clarion's Smart Access service. The company also launched Next GATE, an in-car controller for Apple's iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S that works with the Smart Access system. If that isn't high-tech enough, read about the aerospace engineers who modified a Triumph Speed Triple in order to test components of their suborbital rocket's propellant pump. It brings a whole new meaning to "Virtual Rider". Back here on earth, we visited TechShop's Detroit branch. It's hands-on heaven, and a great place to work on a project or take a new idea from design to delivery. Next, The Editor — after finally calming down enough to write a cogent, coherent piece free of expletives — sat down to reply to a recent appearance by Bob Lutz on local talk radio. Read the Editor's reply, and feel free to comment on Lutz's proposal. Finally, Al is at it again. This time, he wants everyone to ditch the old dial-and-pointer speedometer for a digital version, but some may think that reason for a single-finger salute. See where you come down on the "Digit vs. Digits" debate.
May 4, 2012: Al's been traveling for the past few weeks, and the fruits of his labor are very apparent this week. He starts off with a look at the 2013 Dodge Dart. Is it a game changer for Chrysler (and the industry) or just a warmed-over Alfa Romeo? Next, Al takes a spin in the new Mercedes-Benz SL550. Chock full of technology, it was good enough to make Al thinks he's more handsome than Brad Pitt when he's behind the wheel. Finally, Al wishes the worst possible on drivers who think you should get out of their way. And we do mean worst. Just to make sure it wasn't all Al all the time, The Editor wrote a review of the Mazda3 i Grand Touring he drove recently. The first vehicle to showcase Skyactive Technology, it is a target on many fronts for every other automaker in the compact segment to try and hit.


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7 U.S. Code Chapter 4 - NAVAL STORES
- § 91 - Short title
- § 92 - Definitions
- § 93 - Establishment of official naval stores standards
- § 94 - Supplying duplicates of standards; examination, etc., of naval stores and certification thereof
- § 95 - Prohibition of acts deemed injurious to commerce in naval stores
- § 96 - Punishment for violation of prohibition
- § 97 - Purchase and analysis by Secretary of samples of spirits of turpentine to detect violations; reports to Department of Justice; publication of results of analysis, etc.
- § 98 - Fees and charges for naval stores inspection and related services; establishment, collection, etc.; authorization of appropriations; administrative expenses
- § 99 - Separability
All functions of the Federal Security Administrator were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and all agencies of the Federal Security Agency were transferred to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1, eff. Mar. 12, 1953, 18 F.R. 2053,67 Stat. 631, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. The Federal Security Agency and the office of Administrator were abolished by section 8 of 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 1.
The Secretary and Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was redesignated the Secretary and Department of Health and Human Services by section 3508 of Title 20, Education.
The Food and Drug Administration in the Department of Agriculture and its functions, except those functions relating to the administration of the Naval Stores Act, this chapter, were transferred to the Federal Security Agency by 1940 Reorg. Plan No. IV, § 12, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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**1/2 (out of four)
For the first time since YA adaptations ("Twilight," "The Hunger Games") became the new blockbusters, we have a movie in which the most important stars do exactly what they're supposed to.
In "Divergent," Shailene Woodley ("The Descendants") and little-known-for-now Theo James ("Downton Abbey") take what was depicted as a somewhat juvenile romance in Veronica Roth's bestselling book and turn it into a balanced relationship born of instant heat. Woodley and James' chemistry may inspire blushing even in viewers who aren't screaming "Wooooooo!" when Tris (Woodley) and Four (James) do something about all that non-platonic tension between them.
Of course, the futuristic Chicago-set and -filmed dystopia of "Divergent" is much more than a love story, and the highly anticipated action flick is both tightly entertaining and a medium-size disappointment. Those who have read the book (like me) will understand it a lot better than newbies and either be forgiving of the film's errors or particularly aware of the many ways "Divergent" fumbles on the big screen.
The plot, in case you just emerged from under a rock: When Tris takes a test to help determine which one of the society's five factions she will join, she comes up "divergent." This inconclusive result suggests she's more than just selfless or brave -- and thus in danger from a veiled enemy who sees complex personality characteristics as a threat to this world's fragile stability. She elects to separate from her family's faction of Abnegation and join the risk-taking, community-defending folks of Dauntless, where a bully (Miles Teller, Woodley's "The Spectacular Now" love interest) insists she'll be dead in no time, and dreamy trainer Four becomes a mentor unable to contain a grin as this fiery newbie stands out from the crowd.
Much of the dialogue from writers of "Snow White and the Huntsman" and "Game of Thrones" transparently explains the who-what-why of this post-war environment, to the point where it sounds less like natural conversation than an uninspired way to ensure the audience understands a complicated situation. And yet, much of "Divergent" either doesn't make sense on-screen or doesn't work in the way it's translated. Tris' friendship with fellow initiate Christina (Zoe Kravitz) loses its complexity, and her awareness of another newcomer is so minimal that when he eventually lashes out, it's less likely that Tris would feel betrayed than ask, "Wait, who are you again?"
He is not especially good at action, so director Neil Burger ("Limitless") was an odd choice, and he makes some of the film's most urgent sequences look fake. He also minimizes the threat of other moments that are supposed to terrify but instead feel condensed to the point of incoherence. Kate Winslet fails to intimidate as Jeanine, the leader of intelligent-but-perhaps-untrustworthy faction Erudite, and Burger neglects to capture the intricacies of "Divergent" that may explain why, say, every person cutting their hand to indicate their faction uses the same blade. I assume that sanitary concern no longer applies in the new Chicago, but who knows? Aside from the film's failure to demonstrate cracks in the system, wouldn't kids choosing their own factions undermine the entire premise of a society established to eradicate flaws in human nature? You'd think the test results would be mandatory.
For what it's worth, most of these complaints materialized after the 140-minute, all-plot-and-little-nuance movie, which moves fluidly and offers some cool shots of the city. (Including a train that travels down Michigan Avenue. Stay tuned in the future for that, I guess.) And even when the movie just makes you want to immerse yourself in the book's details, there's James delivering a toughness that no male lead in "The Hunger Games" or "Twilight" ever glimpsed. And Woodley converts Tris from a meek, uncertain young woman into an ass-kicker who turns universal self-discovery into the arrival of an unexpected but convincing heroine, tossed into adulthood and showing fear who's boss.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Members of a radical Sunni Muslim group clashed Friday with minority Shiites in central Pakistan, fighting that killed nine, police said.
The clashes between the Ahle Sunnat Waljamaat members and the Shiites happened in the town of Bhakkar in Punjab province, police official Abdullah Khan said. The conflict followed a protest rally held by the Sunnis after one of their members was gunned down while closing his shop. Five Sunnis and four Shiites were killed in the clashes, Khan said.
Pakistan has experienced worsening sectarian violence in recent years, especially attacks by radical Sunnis targeting Shiites.
Also Friday, gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire outside a Sunni seminary on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad, killing two people and wounding a third, police official Mohammad Bashir said.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2008) - The ETSU volleyball team concluded its second week of practice Friday, as they head into the first week of competition.
"I am very proud of the way the team has responded in preseason," said head coach Lindsey Devine. "We have worked extremely hard whether it was on the sand courts, in our pool work, or the gym sessions. The excitement and the energy that the girls have brought to every practice has elevated each player's game, and has added to the focus of the team leading into our first competition. They all know the first match is right around the corner, and we are excited to get out on the court and face an opponent other than ourselves."
The Bucs head to Greenville, N.C. next weekend for the East Carolina Tournament. ETSU will face host East Carolina on Aug. 29 followed by High Point and Howard on Aug. 30 to finish out the tournament. The home opener for the Bucs is Sept. 9 against USC Upstate in Brooks Gym.
Please visit www.ETSUBucs.com for more information on ETSU volleyball and all other Buccaneer athletic news.


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Agriculture: Tropical Cyclones are Welcome Visitors
When talk turns to tropical cyclones—hurricanes and their weaker siblings—the topic usually becomes winds, waves, and destruction. Or an exchange of war stories, like vacations cancelled, or harrowing tales from the beachfront lines. In some circles, anthropogenic climate change may enter the conversation.
But rarely does the discussion turn to the benefits of tropical cyclones.
For example, tropical cyclones often deliver widespread drought-busting rainfall during the crucial late-summer period when field crops are maturing. Across the Southeastern U.S., where most fields are non-irrigated, crops such as corn, soybeans, peanuts, tobacco, and hay benefit from tropical cyclone precipitation. From east Texas along the coast to Maryland, non-irrigated crops, like those above, combine to bring in a good ten billion dollars per year. While this economic activity is not all ascribable to tropical cyclone precipitation, neither is such precipitation inconsequential. (more…)


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Tottenham forward Emmanuel Adebayor will refuse to play for Togo in the Africa Cup of Nations unless the country's FA ensures it is doing all it can to keep players safe - and insists his decision has nothing to do with money.
The national side suffered an horrific attack in Angola in 2010 which left three people travelling on the team bus dead, and the Spurs striker is desperate to avoid any more catastrophes.
And while some people have accused the star of refusing to play due to unpaid bonuses, he revealed he spends his own money to make sure other members of the national squad can travel to and from games.
"I am hearing people saying I do not want to go to the African Nations Cup because of unpaid bonuses," he told The Sun.
"I do not need a bonus from Togo - it is £1,000 per game. I would not refuse to play for my country over money.
"Sometimes I have to take responsibility and I have even helped pay bonuses.
"It is all about the organisation - or lack of it. There is only a five per cent chance I could go - I am not putting my life at risk."
Memories of the 2010 attack are still painful for Adebayor, and he does not feel the Togolese FA has done enough to avoid similar events from unfolding once again.
"I was on the bus in Angola when people died in front of me. I held them as they died.
"Even the government do not want to pay for the treatment for the people who survived. It is not right. It is a terrible situation. After we qualified for South Africa I told them we had to sort things out.
"I said we needed a good organisation otherwise I was not going. Now we are going to South Africa and nothing has changed."
The 28-year-old remembers having to wear armoured protection after that fateful day in 2010, but says he is unwilling to put his life on the line again if changes are not made immediately.
"I had to leave a team bus wearing a bullet-proof vest and a bullet-proof helmet. People wanted me dead. I was told I was the target.
"I retired from international football but people asked me to come back and use my experience - so I agreed.
"I kept telling the FA to get organised but they have not listened. I am glad we qualified again but I cannot risk everything."


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In regard Jumu'ah prayers, what is the minimum number of people required to pray in congregation behind the imam. I have heard different opinions ion reference to this such as some brothers have told me that a minimum of 40 people are required while others have said 2. Adifferent source has also said that only 2 people can constitute to a congregation for jumu'ah prayers. Can you please clarify this question for me.
Praise be to Allaah.
The Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas was asked the following question:
What is the number of men required for Jumuah prayer to be valid? Some people say that it is not valid with less than forty men, and if there is one less than that, they should pray Zuhr.
Answer: Establishing Jumuah prayers is obligatory (waajib) upon the Muslims in their villages on Fridays, and it is necessary for there to be a jamaaah (congregation) in order for the Jumuah prayer to be valid. There is no proven evidence (daleel) which states that a specific number is required; for the prayer to be valid it is sufficient for there to be three or more people. It is not permissible for a person who is obliged to pray Jumuah to pray Zuhr in its place when there are less than forty people present according to the correct scholarly view. And Allaah is the source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace.


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Westchester continues to receive the highest credit ratings of any New York State county after three credit agencies independently affirmed the county's strong credit rating, with both Fitch Ratings and S&P maintaining 'AAA' ratings and Moody's maintaining an Aa1, County Executive Rob Astorino announced on Thursday, Nov. 30.
However, Standard and Poor's global ratings downgraded its outlook for Westchester's debt from "stable" to "negative," while citing a reliance on so-called "one-shot" revenues to balance its annual county budgets. S&P said there was about a 30 percent chance of a negative scenario playing out in the future,.
Moody's and Fitch, meanwhile. both gave Westchester County a stable outlook.
Astorino, who served for eight years as county executive, kept the property tax levy flat, but needed to rely on borrowing for operating expenses. State Sen. George Latimer, a Democrat who defeated Astorino for the top county job on Nov. 7, criticized Astorino for using short-term budget gimmicks to balance annual operating costs.
"Three independent groups have looked at the county's finances and have re-affirmed that we are on solid fiscal footing because of our responsible fiscal management," Astorino said. "Westchester County remains the highest rated county in New York State for good reason, and that enables us to save money for taxpayers."
The county's high bond ratings allow taxpayers to save millions of dollars a year on interest costs associated with borrowing along with refinancing bonds, according to Jerry McKinstry, a spokesman for Astorino.
While all three ratings agencies noted the challenges faced by the county, such as uncertain sales tax revenue and high pension expenses, they each praised the county's careful management of its finances.
Fitch, in its affirmation, noted that its AAA rating reflected the county's superior financial resilience given its stable general fund reserves along with Westchester's strong regional economy and relatively low unemployment when compared with state and national averages. Fitch also cited Westchester's strong ability to close budget gaps afforded by the county's highly stable reserves.
S&P cited the county's economy, financial policies and practices, budgetary flexibility, liquidity and institutional framework, though raised concerns about how the county would be affected by federal tax reform – should it be passed by Congress – potentially affecting state and local income tax and mortgage deductions. S&P rated Westchester County well compared with the federal government.
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On Friday, Obama supporters on Twitter stepped up threats to riot if Mitt Romney wins, Twitchy reported.
"If Obama doesn't win, I will actually start a riot. This is not a joke," threatened "Parker."
Although that tweet was deleted, Twitchy posted many more.
"If Obama lose it's going to be the biggest riot in history Beacause, I'm going to start it (sic)," wrote "Dimz."
One Twitter user responded, saying he "can call it the Million Moron March."
"I Swear If Romney Win Imma Start A M****f***in Riot (sic)," wrote one grammatically-challenged Twitter user.
"If Romney win we should start a riot (sic)," wrote another Obama supporter.
"Romney wins= L.A. Riot (sic)," another said.
Overall, Twitchy posted 23 tweets from Obama supporters threatening to riot if Romney wins.
"Those are just the riot threats posted today (Friday November 2nd). It is reasonable to assume that hundreds more were posted prior to today all of them ignored by a complacent, biased mainstream media," the Twitchy staff wrote.
This is not the first time Obama supporters on Twitter have threatened riots.
In early October, we reported that liberals on Twitter threatened riots in the event of a Romney victory.
On October 20, we reported that liberals on Twitter threatened to commit acts of domestic terrorism against the White House if Obama doesn't win.
Throughout the campaign, radical leftists have engaged in what can only be described as a campaign of hate, issuing threats to murder Romney and those who vote for him.
An ad recently produced by Michael Moore and MoveOn.org depicted senior citizens threatening to "burn this m*****f****r" down if Romney wins.
On Friday, Obama encouraged the campaign of hate when he told supporters that voting is "the best revenge" against Mitt Romney.
According to Twitchy, Friday's threats "were posted exclusively by supporters of President Obama."
"We werent able to find even one Republican threatening to riot if Mitt Romney loses," Twitchy added.
thanks jw
there's your proof, pal
both sides have plenty of stupids
I want video.
you can go to Free Republic or Fox News and see much worse than those tweets.
reminds me of Foreman vs Fraxier in Jamaica, I believe
DOWN GOES FRAZIER as Howard would say
the one with his back on the canvas and the ref standing over him counting
Like sg3 said, enough stupid to be found on both sides of the aisle. The closer to the middle, the less there seems to be. Coincidence? Probably not. Have fun on the edge, dummy.
BTW, which sockpuppet is this anyway, Durden's?


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The Longhorn men racked up a two-day total of 60.5 points to take over the top spot at the 2013 Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships, while the Kansas women moved to first with 53 total points heading into the final day of competition.
After claiming titles in two events on Saturday, Texas jumped up a spot in the team standings. The Longhorns sit 17.5 points ahead of Kansas State. Texas Tech has recorded 39.5 total marks through two days, holding on to third place, while Oklahoma trails in fourth with 37. Iowa State sits in fifth with 18.5 points. Oklahoma State (17), Baylor (9), Kansas (7.5) and TCU (2) round out the standings.
Kansas State senior Erik Kynard captured his third-straight outdoor high jump title, clearing a height of 7-6.50" (2.30m). Kynard currently holds the best mark in the world this outdoor season with a mark of 7- 8.0" (2.34m) at the Mt. SAC Relays. He has now tabbed six Big 12 high jump crowns as he earned his third consecutive indoor honor in February. Kynard is the first men's high jumper in league history to win three outdoor high jump titles.
In his first collegiate decathlon, Longhorn freshman Johannes Hock claimed victory, scoring 8,293 points. The effort is tops in the NCAA and the second-highest mark in the world this year. With the win, Hock completes the season sweep of the multi-events as he also took the heptathlon crown at the indoor championships earlier this year.
In the discus throw, Clint Harris gave Texas its first outdoor crown since 2007, tossing 88-04 (57.40m). The discus produced 22 team points for UT as four throwers were in the top eight. Ryan Crouser was third, Will Spence finished fifth and Hayden Baillio ended up seventh.
The long jump title went to Texas Tech's Bryce Lamb, who leaped 26-04.25" (8.03m) to win the Red Raiders' first crown in the event in school history.
On the women's side, Kansas moved up two spots from Friday to sit atop the standings. The Jayhawks have a 12-point advantage over Iowa State (41). In third is Texas with 31 points, while Kansas State sits in fourth-place with 28. Oklahoma follows in fifth with 26 points. Baylor (17), TCU (15), Oklahoma State (8), Texas Tech (8) and West Virginia (7) complete the standings through two days of competition.
The Jayhawks recorded a title win in the heptathlon as Lindsay Vollmer recorded 5,644 points to claim the victory. Vollmer becomes just the ninth woman in Big 12 history to win both the heptathlon and pentathlon in the same season.
KU picked up another victory in the long jump as Francine Simpson leaped 21'10.75" on her final attempt to win her second-straight Big 12 long jump title. The Jayhawks took the top-two places in the event, earning 18 points, as Andrea Geubelle finished in a close second with her jump of 21'05.25".
Oklahoma senior Tia Brooks won her second-straight Big 12 outdoor shot put title, breaking the Hart-Patterson Track & Field Complex record in the process. The reigning NCAA indoor and outdoor champion threw 60-08.75 (18.51m) on her second attempt to sweep both conference titles in the event this season.
The final day of the 2013 Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships begins Sunday at 11 a.m. CT with field events. Track finals get underway at 4 p.m. and conclude with the men's 4x400-meter relay scheduled for 8:05 p.m.
1. Texas, 60.5 points
2. Kansas State, 43 points
3. Texas Tech, 39.5 points
1. Kansas, 53 points
2. Iowa State, 41 points
3. Texas, 31 points


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Published In McGrath [Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area] [Map]
(About 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Medfra)
Years of publication: 1973 to 1989
Locate a copy thru WorldCat: OCLC 34047003
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Catalog Card for the Kusko Courier
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Published in 1973
Locate a copy thru WorldCat: OCLC 34047002
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The Oakland-based bassist of Olehole and former member of the bands Burial Year and Quest for Quintana Roo. Also a roadie for American Steel, or Amthrax. He is totally freaking sweet and has all the superpowers of a unicorn and viking combined.
I went to the MoLo and watched as Danthrax threw down some dancetrax!!!
by Bay Area Core March 12, 2008
A disease that causes someone to stay on the phone for ungodly periods of time. may cause AIDS.
Dude, that bastard got Danthrax. He was on the phone all week
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Galderma Publishes a Study of Lamellar Ichthyosis
Date: 12/09/2013
A Qualitative Study of Lamellar Ichthyosis
Nearly nine months ago Galderma, a pharmaceutical company exclusively focused on dermatology, approached FIRST to collaborate on a unique project involving online qualitative research with volunteer members affected with lamellar ichthyosis. The volunteers would be required to fulfill a two week commitment of answering survey questions, and participating as members of a virtual community focused on lamellar ichthyosis research. Although an intriguing idea with tremendous potential, it was also new territory for FIRST. Along with that came some uncertainly as to who might participate, what the level of commitment might be for each participant, and the consideration of how this endeavor might be of benefit to the FIRST community.
Today, FIRST is excited to share the news that not only was the enthusiasm and commitment of our participant members entirely overwhelming, with over 20 volunteer participants, but the outcome from a carefully developed selection of questions, produced a unique and comprehensive overview of life for parents and affected individuals with lamellar ichthyosis.
The survey itself was positioned to gain an in-depth understanding of the experience of the condition of lamellar ichthyosis and its impact on patients' and parents' lives. Many of the questions focused on how the symptoms of the disease have impacted the quality of their lives, how living with ichthyosis evolves over time, and how and when the disease was first diagnosed. Additionally the survey hoped to gain a clear view of potential treatment patterns based on patient characteristics and patients' treatment history.
When the two week online community came to a close, it was clear to see that trends within the life experience of the participants had percolated. The initial goals were achieved by Galderma, and they had now gathered the qualitative study they had projected, giving them a more holistic view of living with lamellar ichthyosis. We are happy to share with you the collective results in "Lamellar ichthyosis, a qualitative survey in the US and Europe." We thank all who participated and remind you that the willingness to share your experience will make a difference in the lives of so many.


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Mathilda Buhrkuhl, 79, entered into Heaven November 17, 2012. Mathilda is survived by her husband, Melvin Buhrkuhl, children Bev (Jon) Hathorn, Tim (Brenda) Buhrkuhl, Laura (John) Stone, 10 grandchildren.
Interment will be held privately at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm, Sunday November 25, 2012 at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jim Elliot Christian H.S. 3695 W. Vine St. Lodi, CA 95242. Please sign the
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Sea Dogs pull away from FishersBy IAN CLARK
New Hampshire Union Leader
August 26. 2013 9:58PM
MANCHESTER — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats' playoff hopes took a hit with a 10-5 loss to the Portland Sea Dogs in front of 6,429 fans at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium Monday night.
New Hampshire dropped to 66-68, one game ahead of Portland (65-69) and 3½ behind Trenton for second place and the final playoff spot in the Eastern Division. The teams play again tonight at 6:35. Henry Owens (2-0) starts for Portland against Marcus Stroman (8-4).
Portland broke the game open with four runs in the top of the ninth to pull ahead 10-5. Derrik Gibson led off with a single and Shannon Wilkerson followed with a bunt single. Garin Cecchini flied out to right, but Christian Vazquez singled home Gibson and J.C. Linares followed with a three-run home run to center. It was Linares' second three-run blast of the game.
Sea Dogs reliever Noe Ramirez worked a one-two-three ninth inning to finish off the game and pick up his fifth save (also working four outs prior to the ninth). Portland starter Miguel Pena (1-0) got the win. Fisher Cats reliever Randy Boone was saddled with the loss to drop to 3-3.
The game was a back-and-forth affair. Portland trailed 5-3 in the seventh inning but plated three to take a 6-5 lead. Wilkerson stroked a one-out single and Vazquez walked with two outs. Boone came on to relieve starter Marcus Walden and Linares greeted him with a home run to left field to give the Sea Dogs the lead.
New Hampshire threatened in the bottom of the seventh with runners on first and second with two outs, but Ramirez came on and struck out Andy Burns to preserve the lead. It was the last time the Fisher Cats would place runners on base.
Second baseman John Tolisano hit a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the fifth to break a 3-3 tie and give the Fisher Cats their first lead of the night at 4-3. New Hampshire added a single run in the sixth to make it 5-3 when Kevin Nolan tripled and Gabe Jacobo dropped a single into right field with two outs to score Nolan.
Portland took a 2-0 lead in top of the second innings. Leadoff hitter Michael Almanzar doubled and scored on a two-out Ryan Dent single through the third base-shortstop hole. Dent moved to second on a bad pickoff throw from Walden and then scored on a Gibson single into left field.
The Sea Dogs made it 3-0 with a run in the third. Cecchini led off with a double and Almanzar singled into center field with two outs to score Cecchini.
New Hampshire tied the game at 3-3 with three runs in the fourth. Nolan doubled and scored on an Adam Loewen single to make it 3-1. Jacobo then belted his seventh homer of the year, dropping a shot over the center field fence to even the score.


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Okay, i'm on cable and i'm running a mere 390 KBPS out of the average 2 MBPS here in my state.
I have no clue why.
I was wondering if there was any way to program my computer so it, and my net, run faster. (I hate moving slow.)
By the way, i'm on WINXP Home


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U.S. stocks fell, dragging the Standard & Poor's 500 Index down from a record, as financial and energy shares tumbled after oil plunged and worse-than-estimated data spurred concern over economic growth.
Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley dropped more than 2.7% as financial shares tumbled the most among 10 S&P 500 groups. Energy companies sank as oil prices slid the most in more than four months after inventories climbed. An S&P gauge of homebuilders fell 3.2%, with PulteGroup Inc. slipping 4.6%. Zynga Inc. rallied 18% after saying it will introduce real-money online gambling in the U.K.
The S&P 500 fell 1% to 1,555.23 at 3:16 p.m. in New York. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 95.99 points, or 0.7%, to 14,566.02. The Russell 2000 Index dropped 1.4% to 921.13, extending its loss for the week to 3.2%. Trading among S&P 500 shares was 15% above the 30-day average at this time of day.
"The two data points that came in below expectations have spooked the equity markets today," Chad Morganlander, a Florham Park, New Jersey-based fund manager at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., said in a phone interview. His firm oversees about $130 billion of assets. "People are focused on Friday's jobs report and the ADP number made investors more skittish."
Companies boosted employment by 158,000 workers in March, figures from the Roseland, New Jersey-based ADP Research Institute showed today. The median forecast of 39 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for a 200,000 gain.
Jobs Report
The report comes ahead of the non-farm payrolls report from the Labor Department on April 5, which may show employers hired a net 200,000 workers this month, according to the median forecast of 58 economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
The Institute for Supply Management's index of U.S. non-manufacturing businesses, which covers almost 90% of the economy, fell to 54.4 in March from 56 in the prior month, the Tempe, Arizona-based group said today. The median forecast of 73 economists surveyed by Bloomberg was 55.5. Readings above 50 signal expansion. The survey covers industries ranging from utilities and retailing to housing, health care and finance.
U.S. benchmark equity gauges rose to their highest closes ever yesterday as concern over Europe's debt crisis eased and U.S. factory orders topped forecasts. The S&P 500 rallied 10% in the first quarter, extending a recovery that has added more than $10 trillion of value to the world's largest stock market, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Earnings Season
U.S. companies begin releasing their first-quarter earnings next week, with Alcoa Inc. scheduled to announce results on April 8. Profits among S&P 500 companies are forecast to decline 1.9% for the period, for the first retreat since 2009, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. In January, analysts forecast earnings growth of 1.2%. Profit expanded by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, which measures the cost of using options as insurance against claims, jumped 9.8% to 14.03 today. The gauge, known as the VIX, is down 22% for the year.
Investors sold shares of companies most tied to economic growth, sending the Morgan Stanley Cyclical Index down 1.2% and the Dow Jones Transportation Index 1% lower. Intel declined 1.9% to $21.05 and General Electric retreated 1.1% to $23.08.
Commodities Plunge
Oil and metals led the S&P GSCI index of 24 commodities to fall 2%, the largest decline since November. Crude registered its biggest drop of the year, falling 2.8% to $94.45 a barrel, after a government report showed that U.S. oil stockpiles climbed to the highest level in more than 22 years. Gold futures sank 1.4%, to the lowest since June and on the brink of a bear market.
Energy companies declined 1.4% as a group. Phillips 66, the largest U.S. independent refiner by revenue since its spinoff from ConocoPhillips last year, dropped 5.9% to $62.90. Tesoro Corp., the independent petroleum refiner based in San Antonio, slid 4.8% to $52.39 and Marathon Petroleum Corp. declined 4 to $82.08.
The KBW Bank Index slumped 2% as all 24 of its members declined. Bank of America lost 3.1% to $11.77. Morgan Stanley fell 2.7% to $21.11. JPMorgan Chase & Co. slipped 2.5% to $46.77.
All of the 11 stocks in the S&P Supercomposite Homebuilding Index retreated. The ADP payroll report showed no jobs growth in the construction industry in March. The builders index has fallen 9.9% since reaching a five-year high on March 20.
KB Home, the best-performing stock among U.S. homebuilders this year, fell 5.1% to $20.10 today. PulteGroup slipped 4.6% to $18.94.
ConAgra Falls
ConAgra Foods Inc., the Omaha, Nebraska-based packaged- foods manufacturer, slipped 1.7% to $34.94 after it reported third-quarter earnings that missed analysts' estimates. Operating profit from consumer foods fell to $284.4 million from $331.3 million for the same period a year ago.
Global Payments Inc. lost 8.9% to $44.66. The bank- card processor said revenue was $578.7 million in the three months that ended in February, compared with the average analyst estimate of $581 million.
Zynga, which makes games for Facebook Inc.'s social network, rose 18% to $3.62. The company said the two new real-money games, called "ZyngaPlusPoker" and "ZyngaPlusCasino," will be available to players in the U.K. from today. Facebook added 2.7% to $26.11.
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Contributed by Susie Middleton, Fast, Fresh & Green
3⁄4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp vodka
1⁄4 cup heavy cream
2 tsp tomato paste
1 large fennel bulb
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Combine the broth and vodka in a liquid measure and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and tomato paste and set aside.
Cut the stalks off the fennel. Chop enough of the fennel fronds to yield 1 tsp; set aside. Trim any brown spots from the outside of the bulb and cut the bulb in half. Notch most of the core out from both halves, leaving a bit of it to hold the wedges together. (You should have about 1 lb of fennel remaining.) Cut each fennel half into 6 thick wedges.
In a 10-inch straight-sided sauté pan with a lid, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Arrange the fennel wedges, one cut side down, in one layer in the pan. Season with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until the fennel wedges are nicely browned, 7 to 8 minutes. (If the heat on your burner is uneven, raise the pan so that all the wedges brown evenly). Turn the wedges over to another cut side with tongs. Pour the broth and vodka mixture over the fennel. Cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly askew so that some steam escapes. Make sure the liquid is gently simmering (turn the heat down or up if necessary), and cook until the liquid is reduced to just a few tablespoons, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the lid, add the tomato-cream mixture, and cook, gently turning the fennel wedges with tongs, and stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the cream thickens and coats the fennel, about 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the fennel and sauce right away, garnished with the chopped fennel fronds.
Lighter, Lemony Braised Fennel
Follow the recipe for the Silky Braised Fennel in Pink Sauce, but eliminate the vodka, the tomato paste, and the heavy cream. Reduce the amount of salt to 3/4 tsp. When chopping some of the fennel fronds, double the quantity – about 2 teaspoons total. When the fennel has finished braising and the broth is reduced, remove the pan from the heat and add 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and the chopped fennel fronds and stir well. Transfer to a serving dish.


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Cosmetics Flashback
The latest makeup launch from Estée Lauder is a step back in time. The namesake brand from Estée Lauder Cos. has created a three-piece limited-time collection inspired by television's "Mad Men." Indeed, the products—a lipstick, nail polish and blush—look as though they would easily slip into the fictional world either in the clutch of style-conscious Betty Francis or the desks of secretaries at ad agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
The TV series both "enhances and parallels" the cosmetic brand, says Richard Ferretti, senior vice president and global creative director at the Estée Lauder brand. This is the second such "Mad Men" collection from Estée Lauder. The first was pegged to the show's fifth season last spring. It included a bright rose-colored blush cream and a red lipstick in gold containers with designs from the Estée Lauder archives.
This time Estée Lauder added a nail polish. The bottle is a direct copy from the archives, with an inverted cone-shape base and a taller-than-average brush handle. The lipstick and compact are smaller than most of today's cosmetics—a nod to a different beauty era.
The Estée Lauder team was given little insight into the sixth season of "Mad Men," set to debut Sunday, for fear of spoilers. Mr. Ferretti asked, "Are you going more psychedelic or more mod?" Their eventual shade-name choices: "Pink Paisley," "Pinkadelic" and "Light Show."
The print on the outer cartons is a "direct lift" from its 1960s archive, says Mr. Ferretti. The brand hopes the collection will have wide appeal. "For a grandmother, it's a bit of a memory. For a mother, they might think about their mother," Mr. Ferretti says. "For a young girl, it's a bit of vintage cool."
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I was watching Heroes tonight and they re-aired the second TV spot which also included the film's MPAA rating. Wanna know what it is? Here it is!
Rated PG for "some scary sequences and images"
A scary Scrooge? Sounds very different, but would it still be safe to watch for the little ones? You decide!


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I was at a dinner party last weekend with a woman who just happened to be a former Director of Lakefront Operations at the Chicago Park District (she's now the director of a non-profit). Naturally we got to talking about Promontory Point, and she expressed without solicitation the same opinion I've had about the Point for years: Hyde Parkers have bickered and stalled and obstructed so long that the funding has disappeared, and one of these fine days Mayor Daley will shut it down and build whatever the heck he wants there, for our own safety.
Mayor Daley finds Hyde Parkers a nuisance at worst, and may in fact find us amusing. After Meigs got carved up with big, bulldozed X's on my birthday in 2003, it dawned on me that the very same strategy would work at the Point: ignore our silly local controversy until 1. someone is injured or killed at the Point, or 2. enough erosion has occurred to declare it a hazard to people (shhh, that's already happened) and a flood risk to Lake Shore Drive (less of a worry but more important to the Army Corps of Engineers). And after Daley barricades it, it's not likely that the Army Corps will build the Compromise Plan, with its two deep-water swimming access sites, and re-use of the existing limestone. That's an expensive plan that we were darned lucky to be granted (and to help design) the first time, during an economic boom, and my dinner companion said the lakefront funds are gone now.
So I whined to her, "But our hands are tied! We're being forced to wait for 'Senator' Obama's 3rd-party review process." And then she said something absolutely brilliant, that had not occurred to me because I secretly disapprove of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. She said, "Someone should go after stimulus dollars to build the Compromise Plan. It's shovel-ready, isn't it?"
And yes, if we're lucky, it may well be. I believe the engineering plan was one of those "35%-complete" plans (or whatever percentage indicates it can be signed-off for construction).
But how could we achieve this? Who could do it? Alderman Hairston? Could she simply say to now-President Obama, "Screw the 3rd-party process that never got off the ground, I'm approving the Compromise Plan"? Could she persuade Daley to aggressively solicit ARRA funds for the Compromise Plan, with her blessing?
It would be a bold move. Too bold for her, I fear.
No, the outcome that seems more and more certain, given the level of decay at the Point, the non-existence of the 3rd-party review, and the lack of decisiveness of our alderman, is that we'll have no say in what gets built there.


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Common Sense Media and AT&T Join Forces in First-of-its Kind Agreement to Bring Parents Safety Tools and 'Family Friendly' Content Ratings for Mobile Apps, Video, Games and More
Press Release • Nov 11, 2011 04:39 EST
Common Sense Media and AT&T* today announced a first-of-its-kind agreement to help AT&T's more than 100 million wireless customers get the information they need – up front – to manage mobile content in a way that's best for families. With new research indicating that more than half of all children have access to smartphones or tablet devices at home, the agreement continues AT&T's tradition of helping parents stay educated on important safety tips and information.
Looking ahead, Common Sense Media and AT&T will collaborate on a variety of fronts, including opportunities to incorporate Common Sense Media reviews and ratings into AT&T services. In the interim, customers can access the Common Sense Media mobile application from their smartphone to get up-to-date expert reviews, ratings and recommendations for parents – tailored by age and stage – for more than 15,000 titles of media spanning movies, video games, music and more.
"Mobile devices are a fantastic way for kids to stay connected with their parents, collaborate with their peers, and explore the world; but with that kind of power comes responsibility. With so many choices available, parents need real guidance to help them surface high quality and appropriate apps for their kids," said Amy Guggenheim Shenkan, President and COO of Common Sense Media. "We're pleased to have the support of a mobile leader like AT&T and look forward to collaborating on a variety of efforts to ensure parents have resources and information they need to help their family use these devices safely and smartly."
"Providing our customers with the tools they need to make the right decision for their family about content, services and more is important to us," said Mark Collins, senior vice president, Data and Voice Products, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We have a long history of providing parents with the education and information they need to make the best choices for their families, and our collaboration with Common Sense Media continues this commitment."
For more information on AT&T's efforts and tools available for family and parent education, please visit www.att.com/SmartControls.


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Reader eases shingles pain with application of Listerine
Q: Three weeks after a shingles attack, I was suffering excruciating nerve pain across the right side of my scalp and behind my ear. Acetaminophen with codeine was not working.
One morning at 3 a.m., I finally turned on the light, grabbed my laptop and searched for websites that might offer alternative remedies for pain relief. At PeoplesPharmacy.com, I discovered that several people recommended applying amber Listerine mouthwash directly to the affected areas.
I was skeptical but desperate, so I went to the bathroom, soaked my washcloth in Listerine and rubbed it gently into my scalp. Within three minutes, I felt relief, and for the first time in weeks, I slept with the right side of my head on the pillow.
A: Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir or valaciclovir can speed healing if taken at the first sign of shingles. The pain can be excruciating.
Some readers report temporary relief with topical Listerine, and others say that oral L-lysine aids recovery. For those wishing to avoid shingles and the risk of lingering pain, a shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is available.
Q: I have high blood pressure, but my medicine raises my uric-acid levels and triggers gout flare-ups. I've heard that the DASH diet could bring my blood pressure down and might be good against gout, too. What is this diet?
A: DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The first scientific study of this approach (a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and low in fat and meat) was published 15 years ago (New England Journal of Medicine, April 17, 1997). It lowers blood pressure nearly as well as medication and helps reduce uric acid.
Q: Eight weeks ago, I was given a steroid shot in my right hip. For weeks afterward, I had severe pain in the back of my head, my vision was blurry, and my whole body hurt so much that I had to cancel a business trip.
I am back to normal, but now I am worried I might get meningitis. What should I do?
A: Contact your doctor immediately to find out whether the shot you received came from a contaminated batch. Although the likelihood of meningitis is low because the shot was not into your spine, there have been some other complications.
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Railcar Connector
The CycloLift railcar connector with pneumatically actuated lifters streamlines the unloading of dual-outlet hopper-bottom railcars. Likeits companion model for single-outlet hoppers, the CycloLift is
designed to reduce the time required to mate railcar connectors with hopper slide gates while eliminating material spillage. Pneumatic controls allow operators to elevate the material chute from between the tracks, position the CycloLift adapter plates directly under each hopper slide gate, and mate them firmly against the hopper gates during the unloading operation.
Cyclonaire Corp., York, NE 888-593-6241 www.cyclonaire.com
Drum Massager
The Drum Massager solves the problem of removing hardened product from drums or boxes. The patented system has multiple sets of massager arms that compress the sides of containers to break up product, enabling easy discharge without puncturing the container. An integral rotating lift platform raises and turns the container to allow for multiple compression points on the containers' sidewalls, further enhancing cycle effectiveness. A control panel features a touch screen menu system that adjusts for a wide range of product and container variables. On completion of a cycle, a once-solid mass has been reduced to small chunks and fines, allowing users to easily introduce the product into downstream processes.
Custom Powder Systems LLC, Springfield, MO 417-868-8002 www.custom-powder.com
High-Speed Palletizer
A high-speed palletizer with low-level construction gives packagers the convenience and economy of floor-level operation with the performance associated with high-level machines. The unit features a novel automatic grouping module that allows layer transfer during product accumulation, effectively staging and stacking layers every 15 seconds (4 layers per minute). Products are repositioned to any required orientation during high-speed operation with a servo-operated overhead orienter. The palletizer runs cases, trays, totes, bags or bundles. Changeover to preprogrammed pallet configurations is completed at the intelligent control station, which features an industrial-grade, 8-in. color touch screen display. The palletizer can accept product from a low-level or high-level infeed, enabling easy installation in existing line layouts. Incorporating a motorized overhead layer-transfer device and built with heavy-gauge steel, a reinforced transfer table, and a counterweighted elevator table, the unit has a compact footprint and modular design. The low-level design ensures easy access to operating parts and eliminates the need for costly catwalks, platforms, and overhead conveyors.
A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp., Tarpon Springs, FL 800-237-5975 www.abcpackaging.com
Portable Containment System
The Tank Trap is a portable containment system that is used to contain leaks and spills. It instantly snaps open to 20 times its stored size when removed from its storage case. No assembly, no inflation, and no setup are necessary. It is a fast way to contain leaking fuel tanks, drums or cargo, toxic substances, or contaminated soils and materials. In addition, it can be used for instant hazardous, biological or chemical decontamination. It is available in 50-, 100- and 150-gal capacities, is 100% reusable, and comes standard with a compact nylon zippered case or an optional outdoor storage case. An optional super-duty base for extreme conditions and an optional ¾-in. drain are available.
Andax Industries LLC, St Marys, KS 800-999-1358 www.andax.com
Diamondback Hopper
The Arch-Breaking Diamondback hopper prevents arching and ratholing with its one-dimensional-convergence (plane-strain) design. Its walls, which are 90° from the converging direction, offer minimal support for solids, and the circular cross section eliminates any sharp corners that trap solids. Because the converging walls take all the support, the hopper works effectively with flatter walls, while retaining the same arch-breaking capabilities as a long slot. In many cases, it eliminates the need for noisy vibrators, air cannons, and rotary valves and can use constant-pitch rather than costly mass-flow screw feeders. Because it provides uniform mass flow with no moving parts, the unit virtually eliminates costly maintenance.
Diamondback Technology Inc., Atascadero, CA 805-544-3775 www.diamondbacktechnology.com
Four-Point Stockpicker
The SP 3400 Four-Point-series stockpicker handles challenging loads on four wheels instead of three. Its unique load-path stability design decreases sway. An exclusive-access traction control module maintains precise operation and control by continuously monitoring the operator platform, height, speed, travel direction, steer-wheel position, and other system functions. In addition, a patented intelligent braking system (IBS) is integrated with the traction control module to ensure smooth braking at all heights.
Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, OH 419-629-2311 www.crown.com
Train Batch Weighing and Loading System
A fully automated train batch weighing and loading system has been successfully implemented for a variety of materials, including coal and coke. The loading system structure consists of a surge bin directly over the rail loading point. The railcars are flood loaded based on time, and a net weight is determined. When a unit train approaches the load-out, the track scale automatically weighs each empty railcar. The entire unit train, less the locomotives, is left on the siding. The locomotives then reenter the main line and reattach to the last cars. The train is then loaded so that the last tare weight becomes the first car to be loaded. Trains pass through the load-out at a predetermined steady speed and do not stop as they are being loaded. The size of each batch is calculated based on the maximum gross weight and the empty tare weight. Individual car data are obtained from a master database or via a radio-frequency badge installed on each car. The actual weight of the material loaded into each car is recorded in a database for the manifest, which is transmitted electronically for billing on completion.
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For the first time in the six-year history of the Worcester's Best Chef competition, the winners of the Judges' Choice and People's Choice competitions matched exactly.
Chef Albert Maykel III was running on no sleep.
A plumbing problem had sent his family — restless dogs included — to his parents' home for the night on Saturday after a busy day working at EVO restaurant.
He thought the hectic schedule and near exhaustion might hurt his chances at Worcester's Best Chef competition Sunday night. But he was wrong.
Mr. Maykel walked away with top honors, winning the Iron Chef competition after placing second in both Judges' Choice and People's Choice categories.
"He didn't have time to overthink it," his wife said.
Top chefs from the area gathered at Mechanics Hall to compete Sunday, showcasing new dishes to wow the judges and audience.
Those who attended could vote for their favorites, and judges did the same. The top three winners in the judges' favorite category were handed a basket of ingredients, in this case rutabaga, quinoa and lamb, which they used to create a dish in 30 minutes to serve to the judges.
Mr. Maykel's seared lamb, fruit and nut quinoa and berry rosemary reduction won over the judges for its complexity and "layers of flavor," according to judge Alina Eisenhauer, chef and owner of Sweet in Worcester.
Chef Dan O'Sullivan of Sonoma in Princeton took top honors in the Judges' Choice and People's Choice categories with a Cajun scallop with sweet corn cr�me brulee, fresh avocado and heirloom tomato salad.
It was the first time in the contest's six-year history that the winners of the Judges' Choice and People's Choice competitions matched exactly.
Third place in both categories was Chef Brian Treitman of BT's Smokehouse in Sturbridge.
Mr. Treitman's Iron Chef dish was 10 seconds shy of being finished when the 30 minutes ended, meaning he served his pan-seared lamb with cranberry quinoa without the sauce he made.
But the crispy pork jowl, porky beans and sour cherry comp�te on a steamed bun was a hit during the tasting portion of the event.
While the crystal trophy that will likely be displayed at EVO is one way to tell it's a great place to eat, another method of picking a restaurant is by looking for places where police officers eat, said Worcester Police Sgt. Richard P Cipro.
He and Sgt. Anthony M. Petrone have been working the detail at the competition for several years and both are fans of Sonoma but learned of some new restaurants they'll be talking about at the station and trying out with their families.
This year's competitors were Wilson Wang of BABA Sushi and Kozara, Worcester; Brian Treitman of BT's Smokehouse, Sturbridge; Albert Maykel of EVO, Worcester; Mark Ronnquist of Rovezzi's Ristorante, Sturbridge; Christopher O'Hara of Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole, Worcester; Aleksander Gjonca of Nuovo Restaurant, Worcester; Rafael Guzman Cruz of Two Chefs Restaurant & Pastry Shop, Spencer; Christiana Ernst-Ercoli of Ristorante Via Alto 27, Clinton; Bill Bourbeau of Boynton Restaurant, Worcester; Joe Cancelmo of the Goddard House, Worcester; Enton Mehillaj of Livia's Dish, Worcester; Dean Della Ventura of Scales Restaurant, Millbury; Ethan Cramer of Zorba's Taverna, Worcester; Skyy Zou of 7 Nana, Worcester; Stacy Murphy of Brew City, Worcester; Dan O'Sullivan of Sonoma Restaurant, Princeton; Jovaney Henriquez of Viva Bene Ristorante, Worcester; Paul Masticchio of Cheng Du, Westboro; Jay Powell of Twisted Fork, Cherry Valley; and Eric Swenson of Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge.
Judges were Barry Sexton, owner of The Opinionated Palate, featured on Food Network's "Dinner: Impossible"; Alina Eisenhauer, owner of Sweet, featured on Food Network's "Chopped," "Cupcake Wars," and "Sweet Genius" (which she won.); Tim Quinn, WBC 2011 Champion; Chris Rovezzi, WBC 2012 Champion; Rovezzi's Ristorante; Chris Liazos, chef and former owner of Webster House Restaurant; Telegram & Gazette "Table Hoppin'" columnist Barbara Houle and Danny Morgan of Pepper's Catering.