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With visions of more easing, investors will be looking over the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting on Wednesday, but they are unlikely to find a clear signal on the Fed's policy intentions.
"Some members want more. Some members don't want more," said Peter Boockvar, a market strategist at Miller Tabak. "There's a general confusion, and that's exactly what we'll see in the minutes, which also means that Bernanke might not be sure next week either, at Jackson Hole, and he will want to leave possibilities open."
Just Tuesday, voting member Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart said he wasn't sure yet whether the Fed should embark on a new easing program, while last week San Francisco Fed President John Williams, also a voting member of the FOMC, said he believes the Fed should move. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher, who cannot vote, disagrees and said he thinks the Fed should stand down.
The Fed had widely been expected to announce another round of quantitative easing at its meeting Sept. 12, but those expectations faded in recent weeks as some U.S. economic data was better than expected.
The market has also expected the Fed's next QE program to include the purchase of mortgaged-backed securities or a blend of mortgages and Treasurys. The Fed's July 31 meeting was held prior to the string of better-than-expected data, including the July employment report.
"You're going to need a translator for these minutes," said Art Cashin, director of floor operations at UBS. "Even if you thought you picked up a thread, you might hear people say that things have changed."
Some Fed officials, including Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, have made it clear the Fed will need to weigh incoming data in order to make its decision. Bernanke has said the Fed is ready to act if necessary, and it was expected he would signal the Fed's intentions during the Fed's annual symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Aug. 31, just as he did two years ago.
But now some Fed watchers believe Bernanke will have difficulty clearly stating the Fed's view in Jackson Hole, and Fed officials will have to wait until the early September data, particularly the August employment report, to make a decision.
"How can you do QE when the S&P is at 1,400? The CRB index is at its highest level since April. Part of that is from the possibility of more Fed action," Bookvar said.
The Thomson Reuters CRB measures price moves in 19 commodities.
Fed watchers are hoping, at the very least, to see some discussion of what tools the Fed is considering.
"Our estimation is the last FOMC meeting was more of a strategy session in which Fed members discussed policy tools at their disposal should economic conditions warrant further action," said Deutsche Bank chief U.S. economist Joseph LaVorgna.
He said the options could include pushing out the targeted exit date for extremely low rates on Fed funds, cutting rates on reserves, and expanding the balance sheet more through QE asset purchases.
Market strategists say stocks were supported by the idea of Fed easing, but they were also lifted recently by the better economic reports.
LaVorgna said the upcoming Sept. 7 August employment report and the Aug. 29 release of the Fed Beige Book may be better clues as to Fed action in September. He said the Beige Book will provide a more important look inside the Fed's thinking, as it will give details of the economy and whether the level of activity is at a place where the Fed would consider acting.
Besides the 2 p.m. EST Fed minutes release, existing home sales are reported on Wednesday at 10 a.m., and mortgage applications will be reported at 7 a.m.
"It'll be important just because we've gotten some stabilizing housing data over the past month, outside of weekly mortgage applications. We need to see that tomorrow as well. In fact, mortgage applications could be more timely because existing home sales will measure contracts signed months ago," Boockvar said.
Stocks fell Tuesday after the S&P 500 broke through its April intraday high of 1,422 and briefly traded at a four-year high of 1,426. The market reversed course and the S&P ended the day at 1,413, off 4 points. The Dow was off 68 at 13,203. Some stocks that had hit new highs reversed course and ended lower on the day. Apple, which became the biggest stock by market cap on Monday, lost 1.4 percent.
"It got into resistance at 1,423 to 1,426. So they stopped right at resistance," Cashin said. "I'm sure a lot of it is we had a good run …The banks are trying to break out here. The question is, is that high volume a sign of exhaustion volume? We'll find out in a day or two."
"We'll see the market couldn't quite break out, and it's either consolidating for another raid on the high, or maybe it's just going to take some time off here," he said.
Boockvar said the rally has been driven by the hopes for Fed easing, and possible action by the European Central Bank.
"Economic fundamentals don't point to multi-year highs in the market," he said.
Dell's disappointing after the bell earnings news and lowered forecast could also be a factor for stocks on Wednesday. The stock fell in late trading. Wednesday's earnings reports include Hewlett-Packard after the closing bell, but there are several interesting reports ahead of the open, including American Eagle Outfitters , Chico's FAS and Toll Brothers , which will be another read on the housing market.
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dog's pain after meniscus removal?
Hi -- I'm completely new here -- I hope I'm doing this right! To start, my question is: can a dog live comfortably without their meniscus? My 5 1/2 year old Labrador, Bridie, is scheduled to have meniscus surgery (removal) on Feb. 11th, and I am terrified that her pain is going to be worse after the surgery than it is now. I can't imagine a dog being able to walk without severe pain with no cushioning in their knee. She had ACL surgery on this leg one year ago, and at that time the vet said her meniscus was fine. I was very careful during the recuperation, and everything seemed to be going beautifully till she began holding her leg in the air and hopping as she had before the surgery. I took her to the vet several times over the last six months but each time she said nothing was wrong with the surgery, and sent me home. Finally the vet started her on Prednisone, thinking it was some kind of inflammation. For six weeks (up until a few days ago) she was on Prednisone, responding well but relapsing each time we tried to taper it off. Now the vet is almost positive she has a damaged meniscus, and has scheduled Bridie for surgery.
In the meantime, I can hardly bear the thought of putting her through another surgery. Now that the Prednisone is completely out of her body, she seems almost fine some of the time, and I wonder whether the Prednisone actually helped, and she may continue to get better on her own. Then again she looks very low, holding her leg in the air, and is obviously NOT fine. I'll see how she does over the next week. I keep hoping for a miracle, but I don't think there's going to be one. The vet said today that if she can get better without surgery, that is certainly the best. But she said that in the case of surgery, the pain of being left without a meniscus is much less than the pain of having broken pieces of meniscus in there.
Has anyone had experience with this, who can reassure me (or not) that Bridie could live happily after having a meniscus removed? Thanks so very much -- (I hope I can find my way back to this forum after I turn off the computer. As I say, I am totally new at this.)
I personally can not help you out, but one of our members had a partial removal done on her dog Chase, here is the thread maybe you will find some information that you are looking for:
What kind of ACL surgery did your dog have? How has the vet determined that the problem is now the meniscus and not a failure of the original acl surgery? Is this vet an experienced orthopedic vet? Have you thought about getting a second opinion?
In answer to your question, yes a dog can live without a meniscus, BUT degenerative arthritis will set in just that much quicker because the bones are constantly rubbing against each other. The reason that the dog seems to be getting better for periods without the prednisone is because the inflammation stablizes the joint. However, I am a bit confused as to how the meniscus has suffered further damage AFTER acl surgery. Is your dog on a g/c supplement? What kind of activity restriction did you impose after the surgery and for how long?
My newfie girl had ACL surgery (a TPLO) in August of 2007, and my son's newf has elbow displaysia - so I have done quite a bit of research into bone issues.
Livin in a Newfie Drool Zone
Thanks for your replies.. the ACL surgery was the standard external suture type. (can't remember the exact term) I also am confused as to how a meniscus damage could occur after the surgery! -- that is one of my main questions, and the one that makes me feel a bit of doubt about the vet. She is not a board certified orthopedist, but she does all the orthopedic surgeries in the group practice she's part of.. Bridie had a second set of xrays and her leg manipulated under sedation a couple of months ago which verified that the original surgery is totally intact. Yes, she's been getting Glycoflex all year long, and a good diet -- and I've just begun trying a raw meat & bones diet for part of her food. She is in magnificent health overall, except for this leg thing. The months of recuperation were the standard gradual increasing length of leash walks -- no running, no jumping, etc. it's hard for me to remember exactly, but each time I took her for checkups they always commented how incredibly well she was doing. I think a visit to a specialist for a second opinion would probably be a good thing at this point. I admit I'm feeling more than a bit overwhelmed by this, which makes it hard to make decisions.
Since you are a new member and do not have enough post to "private message" I have pm'ed Dr. Lee, hopefully he can have some answers for you.
I would definitely suggest seeing an orthopedic vet for a second opinion. ACL replacement in a dog that weighs more than about 50 lbs has a very high rate of failure, and subsequent examinations could have been affected if there were any inflammation, giving the impression of stability. Did the vet do an MRI to make sure the suture itself is holding?
From what I've read about damage to the meniscus, although it doesn't technically 'heal' itself, scar tissue forms and will eventually take on the characteristics of the meniscus - although that process takes years. Everything I've read agrees that you need to leave as much meniscus as possible but that many vets practice the "when in doubt, cut it out" philosophy.
I would suggest that you look for a veterinary teaching hospital for your second opinion. The teaching hospitals are good because you get a whole team of folks working on your dogs case and they normally have the best equipment.
Livin in a Newfie Drool Zone
Wow -- thank you, Chris and Kandy, especially for your point about how inflammation can make a joint seem more stable than it is. I didn't know that. I think the next step will be to see a specialist. There hasn't been an MRI yet. I will let you know how things develop -- I will be talking to the vet later today about a referral to a specialist not too far away. (not a teaching hospital, but they do have a good facility.) In the meantime, this morning Bridie's pain was bad enough that I would have taken her in today for surgery if I could have. I gave her a very small (25 mg.) dose of Tramadol to ease the pain. Your notes have reminded me that I do need to wait and be really sure about what's going on, before doing any surgery. I'm going nuts thinking about surgery. Seeing the specialist, and probably getting an MRI, will ease my doubts. The cost scares me, but the cost to Bridie would be unthinkable if she didn't get the right treatment... I'll keep you posted -- thanks again. Julia (jdlimabean)
Good Vibes for Birdie jdlimabean and please do keep us posted on her prognosis
As far as the meniscus, there is an orthopedic specialist that teaches at a well known university that removes the meniscus on every ACL surgery for the simple reason of not having to go back in on a second surgery. In the past he had done many surgeries for patients of mine and they have all done very well. Most of the other surgeons, including the ones I refer my patients to now, typically will inspect the meniscus and leave it if possible. In general, I believe, that having an intact meniscus is better than not having a meniscus but both of these situations are better than the presence of a torn meniscus that is causing pain. There is controversy over the use of glucosamine and chondroitin in the absence of a meniscus however for the benefits of anti-inflammation I think they can be beneficial. I am also a strong supporter of the use of Eicosapentanoic acid EPA from the Omega 3 Fatty Acids (fish oils) for reduction in joint inflammation. Additional use of prescription NSAIDS like metacam, previcox, rimadyl or deramaxx will also help reduce pain and inflammation.
Recommendation: while your veterinarian appears to be very familiar with orthopedics, it would not hurt to obtain a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist. It would be money well spent, even if she or he tells you that your veterinarian is correct and that Bridie should have this surgery.
Christopher A. Lee, D.V.M., C.V.L.S.
Promoting surgical options and pet comfort through the use of lasers.
Thank you, all of you, so much. I have just made an appointment with an orthopedic specialist for one week from tomorrow, the 11th. I do feel relieved. There is much in your reply, Dr. Lee, that I did not know, and I'm grateful. Before Bridie's surgery a year ago, my vet recommended against the use of TPLO in general, (not just for my dog but for any dog.) saying that it had not proven to be any better than the external suture, so I didn't even consider it. Bridie weighs 66 pounds. The vet felt very confident in doing the ACL surgery, and did not suggest I see a specialist. I'm really fascinated by what you say about the one who routinely removes the meniscus on every ACL surgery! That seems kind of drastic -- but it certainly demonstrates that the meniscus CAN get damaged post ACL surgery. At any rate: I'm glad I'm going to see the specialist, and very grateful for everyone's support and encouragement in that direction. I was beginning to wonder whether I was being silly, worrying so much about my vet, a second surgery, meniscus removal etc. (I was unable to mention every single detail in my original post, but for a number of reasons over the months I have had less than full confidence in my vet's ability to see the whole picture, though I think she's a competent surgeon.) This way, when Bridie has surgery (which I'm pretty sure she will, of one kind or another) I will have peace of mind about what's being done. Thank you all!!! Julia
Good luck to Bridie, and please let us know how it goes with the ortho specialist.
Livin in a Newfie Drool Zone
Meniscus removal
I am new to this forum. I have a difficult decision to make. My dog, Laredo, a 6 year old Shih Tzu had luxating patella surgery last April with removal of the ACL that was ruptured. He has started to limp again and the surgeon has recommended removal of the meniscus. I see many conflicting opinions. Has anyone else had a similar situation? I'd really like to chat with you. Thanks in advance.
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Almost no actor makes it through their career without a huge flop on the resume-- it comes with the territory of being a working actor, especially when you're just starting out and frankly need the cash. But there's a difference between the flops an actor makes early in their career, or even the flops that happen once they're well-established, and the flops that seem to happen just as their careers are picking up steam. Just when audiences are starting to get to know and like an actor, or when Oscar buzz or "A-list star" titles start floating around, out comes some awful disaster that's so bad, everyone chooses to simply forget about it and move on.
We first put this list together when Joseph Gordon-Levitt, fresh off The Dark Knight Rises and on his way toward Looper, released the deeply silly Premium Rush. But with Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake out there wincing from the failure of Runner Runner, it seemed like as good a time as any to remind the world that bad movies really can happen to anyone-- even Batman and Jay-Z's best friend. In honor of Runner Runner and every other dumb movie made by people who ought to know better, we're looking back at some other recent actors who were on an unbeatable hot streak-- until a certain movie came along to wreck it. And because we like these actors so much and are a forgiving populace, we'd forgotten all about these disasters… until now.
Join us as we exhume the corpses of some old flops-- and some truly awful poster art-- and let us know the others we might have forgotten in the comments.
Channing Tatum in White House Down
The first time we put together this list we were picking on Tatum for reuniting with his A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints and leading the genuinely abysmal Son of No One. But this summer he added a new black mark to his resume, starring opposite Jamie Foxx in the Roland Emmerich effort White House Down, which flopped hard despite a massive marketing campaign. As you might remember there are some major fans of the movie here at Cinema Blend, but even we have to acknowledge when something we love deserves flop status no matter how hard we love it.


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Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.
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Oscarbot.IR is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.
It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy:
passwords saved by certain Windows services.
It sends the gathered information to a remote user by any available means: email, FTP, etc.
It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out:
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it changes the security settings of Internet Explorer, decreasing its security level; it awaits remote-control orders received through
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Oscarbot.IR prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).
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Upon changing specs on your hunter make sure to wait and heal your pet to full. It looks as if he appears at full health but after shooting your first shot he all of a sudden loses a lot of health. (it looks like all of the health that the hunter stats give to the pet).
- Have pet at full health
- Switching spec from MM to Survival or other way around
- Pet disappears (this is good)
- Call pet
- Pet appears with full health
- Shoot (I was shooting target dummy)
- Pet is back to low health (I saw things like 22%/25%)


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August 2018
Some teens' marijuana use has been linked to disrupted communication between two key regions in the brain's reward circuitry at age 20. Disrupted communication between the regions was associated with poorer psychosocial functioning at age 22.
August 2014 Clinicians associated with the Veterans Administration looked more favorably upon contingency management after attending training workshops on the use of the intervention. Despite being highly effective at decreasing drug use, contingency management is one of the least used among proven substance abuse treatments.
May 2014 One of NIDA's goals is to try to understand the individual differences that contribute to whether or not someone who takes a drug will become addicted to it. Dr. Rutter's research focuses on three types of differences: Environmental, developmental, and genetic and epigenetic.
July 2012 NIDA researchers have developed a computer program that motivates and encourages treatment-seeking when an individual is in a primary care physician's waiting room. Users of the program, called Video Doctor, enter information on a portable device and receive feedback about health risks related to their drug abuse, along with advice, immediately prior to seeing their physician.
April 2012 Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who abused drugs responded better to substance abuse treatment after their PTSD symptoms improved, according to a recent study, which also found that reductions in substance abuse did not ease PTSD severity


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To understand subjunctives better, I googled "habeam" and found the following in The Latin Vulgate.
volo enim vos scire qualem sollicitudinem habeam pro vobis
Why is the subjunctive habeam used here instead of habeo? Is it because the I wish of volo throws the whole clause into the subjunctive?
If the clause was written instead as: scitis qualem sollicitudinem habeo pro vobis; would habeo be correct and habeam incorrect, because scitis is now in the indicative mood?


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Centrally located between Chicago and Milwaukee, Pleasant Prairie is situated just off the shores of Lake Michigan. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Pleasant Prairie - Kenosha has everything you need for a carefree stay.
Surrounded by companies like Snap-On Inc, Yamaha and Gordon Food Service, this hotel is the perfect choice for your business trip. The free Wi-Fi access helps you stay in touch, and the Business Center is there for support. Planning a meeting in Kenosha, Wisconsin? This hotel's meeting room can accommodate up to 50 people.
Fun and excitement await the hotel's guests in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The Premium Outlets offer 90 stores, including Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren. Visitors to the Jelly Belly Factory can get an in-depth look at the jelly bean-making process with a tour. Downtown Kenosha offers several great museums, including the Dinosaur Discovery Museum.
While you're this hotel's guest in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, the service and amenities are sure to exceed all of your expectations. The heated, indoor pool offers year-round swimming, while the whirlpool helps you relax. You can get an invigorating workout in the Fitness Center. In the morning, join us for a variety of hot and cold items at the free Express Start Breakfast Bar. This Pleasant Prairie hotel's staff looks forward to welcoming you!
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Eye and Vision Care
Retinal Scars
I have scars in my retina this was diagnosed five years ago. I don't have any changes in my vision from before, only that I cannot see long distance. Also I go totally blind when too much light is directed towards my eyes which means I'm not allowed to drive at night or should I say at all.
Since last year I have been feeling like my vision has deteriorated a lot, though the eye specialist I spoke to said that this should not normally occur. Please help me to know whether my condition can be treated. Thank you.
I obviously cannot diagnose or recommend a treatment for your retinal condition without examining you. But based upon my 35 years of experience, retinal scars are permanent and cannot be treated.
However, your symptoms of "cannot see long distance" and "I go totally blind with too much light" lead me to believe there is something else wrong with your eyes (in addition to retinal scars).
I recommend you see a low vision specialist in your area. Ask your optometrist or ophthalmologist to refer you so you can be tested with special lenses, lights, and optical magnifiers.
These low vision specialists should be able to (1) provide you with a definite diagnosis for your symptoms and then (2) maximize your visual acuity potential at both distance and near.
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Palm Springs police say they're seeking actor Jeremy London for questioning after receiving a call from his girlfriend alleging he assaulted her.
Sgt. Kyle Stjerne says the department received a call at about 10:30 a.m. Friday from London's girlfriend, alleging the actor assaulted her outside her Palm Springs home.
Stjerne says a verbal altercation over custody of the couple's child became violent and she suffered minor injuries. The woman's name wasn't released.
London's lawyer Catherine Lombardo denied allegations that the abuse occurred.
London's volatile relationship and addiction issues were broadcast to VH1 viewers during season four of the reality show "Celebrity Rehab" with Dr. Drew Pinsky.
London's most memorable performances include the slacker anti-hero lead role of TS Quint in "Mallrats" and roles on television's "7th Heaven" and "Party of Five."


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HELSINKI — Finnish police said Monday they will monitor the Internet more rigorously for evidence of extremists plots following last week's twin massacres in neighbouring Norway.
Deputy police commissioner Robin Lardot said his forces will play closer attention to fragmented pieces of information — known as "weak signals" — in case they connect to a credible terrorist threat.
He told public YLE radio that Finnish police previously enhanced their online surveillance after a 22-year-student gunned down 10 people at a vocational school in the central town of Kauhajoki in September 2008.
The gunman in the Kauhajoki shooting, who also killed himself, had dropped hints about his plans before carrying out the attack, as in the Norwegian case, Lardot said.
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BAY ST. LOUIS, MS (WLOX) - Five years after Katrina, the lack of affordable insurance remains the biggest problem slowing our recovery.
Participants in an economic conference in Hancock County heard that message Friday from an insurance executive and from Congressman Gene Taylor, who's made the fight for affordable insurance a priority issue.
Congressman Taylor is passionate about the issue because he speaks from experience. Katrina destroyed his home in Bay St. Louis. His insurance company claimed it was water, not wind, and the congressman was forced to file suit to recover damages.
He's pushed hard for a national "all perils" insurance program, to no avail, and is still fighting to add wind coverage to the national flood insurance program.
"By and large, the only thing you can say about the insurance industry after the storm is, they screwed everybody equally," Congressman Taylor told the group, "And I do mean that."
The congressman minces no words when pushing for insurance reform. He said insurance companies got together after Katrina and generally agreed to blame water over wind for Katrina damages, thus limiting their liability.
"When they didn't pay, number one, people are forced to go to court. In my case, it was almost two years from the day of the storm that I got paid. The day we were supposed to go to trial, the insurance company finally got very generous and paid," said Taylor.
Convincing his colleagues in Congress to go along with the idea of adding wind coverage to the flood program is an uphill battle to say the least. He faces opposition from a powerful insurance lobby and from some in his own political party, including the administration.
"By and large it's going to be a party line vote. And unfortunately, when the administration says "we're not for it" there's going to be a bunch of Democrats that won't vote for it. We need the administration to change their tune."
Insurance executive Dave Treutel Jr. said the insurance problem is a significant one. He's a member of the group that oversees the state's wind pool coverage.
"We're trying to attract new companies. We've seen some new companies that have come in. We're starting to see a little bit of positive things, but it still hasn't affected the rates to the extent that it's helped the local economy," Treutel told participants.
Compounding the insurance dilemma: The oil crisis.
Home owners already weary with high premium costs didn't need another reason to reconsider rebuilding.
"Do people want to come back and build again, the ones who've waited this long? And we were seeing an upward trend. The numbers were positive up until April. But we've seen a stutter step right now, due in part to the BP issue. Are we going to regain that? We hope so," said Treutel.
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Marc Anthony is taking on after his estranged wife Jennifer Lopez and stepping into his judging shoes as he preps to take on the contestants on "The X Factor" kicking off a second season on Sept. 12.
TMZ is reporting that Marc Anthony has officially signed on to be a celebrity mentor on the singing completion along with Selena Gomez's main squeeze Justin Bieber.
The Salsa crooner, who was married to former "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez has officially singed paperwork with FOX, TMZ says. The entertainment publication also says that Marc Anthony and Simon Cowell (who is the creator of both "The X Factor" & "Idol") have been buddies for years.
Marc Anthony joins fellow Latin Demi Lovato who is one of the four fixed judges on the competition. Other music heavy weights include pop princess Britney Spears and successful music producer L.A. Reid.
The news of Marc Anthony's new gig comes just as the Puerto Rican singer preps to sing the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C.
Marc Anthony will be taking center stage on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Bank America Stadium.
Other celebrities who will be making an appearance include the Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, Earth, Wind and Fire, James Taylor, Delta Rae and Inspire the Fire.
"This roster of performances only adds to the excitement building in Charlotte for the historic week ahead of us," the 2012 Democratic National convention taking place in Convention Chair Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said in a statement.
"The tens of thousands who will attend Convention events in person, and all those tuning in across the country, should be ready for quite a show."
Rapper Pitbull has reportedly also been tapped to be perform at an after party for the DNC and rumors are swirling that actress Jessica Alba will also have a role at the convention along with "Desperate Housewives" actress and Obama supporter Eva Longoria.


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ruby-marc is a lightweight ruby library for liberating your legacy bibliographic data.
Open Source Orgs Invited to Fourth Annual SoCal Linux Expo
SCALE is inviting all Open Source organizations to participate in the fourth annual So Cal Linux Expo.
Looking for an effective way to tell your product story and demonstrate its latest features to both new users as well as Linux veterans? Join other prestigious members of the Open Source community as they combine forces at the preeminent Linux exposition in the West. The fourth annual Southern California Linux Expo brings together businesses, academic institutions and the Linux community in Los Angeles on February 11-12, 2006.
KDE, MythTV, NetBSD, Debian and other organizations will be making their presence known alongside with corporate sponsors such as IBM. Meet the users and the industry influencers; get your name and your product front and center with a receptive and informed audience.
This year's SCALE will offer an expanded exhibit area to better accommodate your needs. The speaker list reads like a Who's Who of Open Source. Session topics ranging from beginner to expert draw a diverse crowd of enthusiastic attendees. Don't be conspicuous by your absence. Reserve your spot now for SCALE 4x by contacting us here: email@example.com
The Greenstone team writes: "Greenstone v2.62 is now available for download. This is a "stable" release of the software with no major new features but many bug fixes and minor improvements. Greenstone is a comprehensive, open-source system for constructing, presenting, and maintaining information collections. Collections built automatically include effective full-text searching and metadata-based browsing facilities, and run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS/X and Unix systems."
Jon writes: "Another update to the Loughborough Online Reading List System (LORLS). Changes include the tagged-ref-import script omitted previously, also some fixes for tagged reference (specifically RefWorks) import and export. Fixed modcode suggestions if a user tries to create a new module with a code that already exists. MARC.pm now used to decode the records supplied by Z39.50 (including ones with local control numbers and no real ISBN/ISSNs or multiple ISSN/ISBNs). Displaylist now does caseless matching of stages/dept codes as we had some instances of lists "invisible" to browsing because of incorrect case for these. Added some extra indexes as suggested by Ben Charlton."
VALET for EDTs
anon writes: "VTLS Inc. is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a gift to the academic community: VALET for ETDs. Available free as open-source software, VALET is a Web submission solution for managing electronic theses and dissertations. VALET is a fitting product offering from a company that boasts a tradition of leadership in the industry."
Document Archive-0.9.4
Konrad writes: "Document Archive (docarc) is a web-based database to help you (and your workgroup) keeping track of the vast amount of electronic documents and BibTeX entries you might have in use. Browser plugins and console frontends are developed to allow fastest access with typical tools."
Jason et al. write: "The ReservesDirect project team has issued release candidate code for ReservesDirect 2.2. There is still some work to do with session authentication, bundling of Sirsi Unicorn integration scripts, and especially with more complete documentation. Experienced developers can download this release and begin testing it by hardcoding session information. More to come soon! We're also actively seeking partners to contribute to enhance the product and provide better integration with other ILS and Courseware systems."
anon writes: "Version 4.9 of the open source Loughborough Online Reading Lists System (LORLS) is now available. This version contains various small bug fixes and enhancements, and has much improved support for CSS out of the box. All the HTML generated from the CGI scripts now has CSS class tagging and a sample CSS style sheet file is supplied as part of the distribution. The installation script has also been revised to handle the CSS features. Any feedback on problems or suggestions for the future are welcome - please join the lorls mailing list if you have not already done so by sending the text "subscribe lorls" to email@example.com. -The LORLS Development Team (aka Jim'll and Gary :-)."
Nathan writes: "Version 1.0 of Libstats, a statistics tracking and knowledge base for libraries, has been released. We developed this software at the Engineering Library at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The UW libraries have been running this software for a little more than a year now. You can download the software from our project page; we also have a demo database if you'd like to see it in action. Also, feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions."
Bas writes: "I am pleased to announce the second release candidate of MARC4J 2.0. Starting from release 2.0rc1 the event based parser is replaced by an easier to use interface that uses a simple iterator over a collection of MARC records.
The MARC4J library includes:
- An easy to use interface that can handle large record sets;
- Readers and writers for both MARC and MARC XML;
- A build-in pipeline model to pre- or postprocess MARC XML using any XSLT processor that supports the JAXP interface;
- A MARC record object model (like DOM for XML) for in-memory editing of MARC records;
- Support for data conversions from MARC-8 ANSEL, ISO5426 or ISO6937 to UCS/Unicode and back;
- Vendor neutral XML support through JAXP and SAX2, a high performance XML interface;
- Support for conversions between MARC and MARC XML;
- Tight integration with the JAXP, DOM and SAX2 interfaces;
- Easy to integrate with other XML interfaces like DOM, XOM, JDOM or DOM4J;
- Command-line utilities for MARC and MARC XML conversions;
- Javadoc documentation.
MARC4J is published under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation.
Downloads and additional information can be found at http://marc4j.tigris.org."


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Kenergizer needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 31 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
Real Estate Profit Training and Trading Profit Strategies
Here's the real estate site to look at: http://www.RealEstateProfitTraining…Comps.html
This is for our current training series--we teach real estate investors how to make money in the market. The DVD is the replay of the live webinar, and it will have the Video, Audio mp3 and a PDF Transcript of the webinar on it. So I want to have a graphic of the dvd, the dvd cover and a transcript (that looks like a workbook). Then we'll create an image of all 3 together.
We want things to be professional but FUN. Creative but ELEGANT. And cater to people that want to make money--so it's got to invite them in--with clean, classy lines. BOLD is good--but once again, very classy. We want people to feel comfortable with us. We can be straightforward and simple with this.
Our audience is Real Estate Investors (for the real estate program) and Stock/Commodity etc Investors/Traders (for the trading program).
These folks want the "dream"--they want to make money and they're usually afraid or skeptical about getting ripped off by the things they're being sold. They want to feel safe and to know that "they can do it". They run virtually every age, but most are probably from 30-50.
We want two designs (one for the real estate product and one for the trading product)--ideally you'll have one theme and we'll just plug-in the logo for each one (since we're selling this product to two different groups).
Our logos can be found here, along with other ideas and designs that might assist you:
The idea is that we want to represent the complete product--12 DVD's, a DVD binder, and a workbook (for the transcripts of our webinars).
We'll want each item individually, and then have them put together as a package (as you'll see at the site). Use colors that inspire wealth and money...<G>
Be bold! Be creative! Be classy! Have fun!


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|September 27, 2018
|Omaha Storm Chasers activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|June 16, 2018
|Omaha Storm Chasers placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list.
|June 14, 2018
|Kansas City Royals signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract.
|June 14, 2018
|3B Andy LaRoche assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
|April 1, 2015
|Chicago White Sox released 3B Andy LaRoche.
|January 5, 2015
|3B Andy LaRoche assigned to Charlotte Knights.
|January 4, 2015
|Chicago White Sox signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|September 18, 2014
|Buffalo Bisons activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|August 20, 2014
|Buffalo Bisons placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list.
|May 12, 2014
|Buffalo Bisons activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|April 15, 2014
|Buffalo Bisons placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list. Lower back strain.
|March 31, 2014
|3B Andy LaRoche assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
|October 30, 2013
|Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|October 1, 2013
|3B Andy LaRoche elected free agency.
|July 4, 2013
|Buffalo Bisons activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|June 20, 2013
|Buffalo Bisons placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 19, 2013.
|June 13, 2013
|Toronto Blue Jays sent 3B Andy LaRoche outright to Buffalo Bisons.
|June 11, 2013
|Toronto Blue Jays designated Andy LaRoche for assignment.
|June 7, 2013
|Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of 3B Andy LaRoche from Buffalo Bisons.
|April 1, 2013
|Andy LaRoche assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
|January 30, 2013
|Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|November 2, 2012
|3B Andy LaRoche elected free agency.
|June 28, 2012
|Boston Red Sox signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract.
|June 28, 2012
|3B Andy LaRoche assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox.
|June 26, 2012
|Columbus Clippers released 3B Andy LaRoche.
|June 25, 2012
|Columbus Clippers activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|June 16, 2012
|Columbus Clippers placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list. Left shoulder strain.
|April 20, 2012
|Columbus Clippers activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|April 11, 2012
|Columbus Clippers placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list.
|April 5, 2012
|3B Andy LaRoche assigned to Columbus Clippers.
|December 21, 2011
|Cleveland Indians signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|September 29, 2011
|3B Andy LaRoche elected free agency.
|September 10, 2011
|Sacramento River Cats activated 3B Andy LaRoche from the 7-day disabled list.
|August 29, 2011
|Sacramento River Cats placed 3B Andy LaRoche on the 7-day disabled list.
|June 13, 2011
|Sacramento River Cats activated 3B Andy LaRoche.
|June 8, 2011
|Oakland Athletics sent 3B Andy LaRoche outright to Sacramento River Cats.
|June 5, 2011
|Oakland Athletics designated Andy LaRoche for assignment.
|March 30, 2011
|Oakland Athletics selected the contract of Andy LaRoche from Sacramento River Cats.
|January 26, 2011
|Andy LaRoche assigned to Sacramento River Cats.
|January 24, 2011
|Oakland Athletics signed free agent 3B Andy LaRoche to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|November 30, 2010
|3B Andy LaRoche elected free agency.
|November 29, 2010
|Pittsburgh Pirates sent Andy LaRoche outright to Indianapolis Indians.
|November 19, 2010
|Pittsburgh Pirates designated Andy LaRoche for assignment.
|November 19, 2010
|Pittsburgh Pirates designated Andy LaRoche for assignment.
|August 14, 2003
|Los Angeles Dodgers signed 3B Andy LaRoche.
Andrew Christian Laroche... Is a 2001 graduate of Fort Scott (KS) High School... Attended Grayson County Community College and was slated to attend Rice University before signing with the Dodgers... Played with his older brother, Adam, for the Pirates in 2008-09, becoming the eighth set of brothers to play as teammates for the Bucs and the first since Eddie and Johnny O'Brien in 1958... His father, Dave, appeared in 647 games over 14 seasons from 1970-83 and pitched for the Indians from 1975-77, leading the club in appearances and saves in both 1975 and 1976... Captured a gold medal while playing for Team USA in the IBAF World Cup in Taiwan following the 2007 season... Invited children with down syndrome to PNC Park for a VIP treatment during the 2009 season; guests got one-on-one time with Andy, watched batting practice from the Pirates dugout, met Andy's teammates and received autographs and memorabilia.2013
Spent all but one game of the season with the Buffalo Bisons (AAA) as the primary third basemen... Appeared in 89 games at 3B, seven at 2B, six at 1B and three as the DH... His .271 average was his highest average since 2008 (.297)...Made one appearance for the Blue Jays on June 9 at TEX, going 0-4, playing 3B...Ranked 3rd on the Bisons in doubles (21), home runs (12) and RBI (51)...Batted .298 vs. LHP and .263 against RHP.2012 Split time between Columbus (AAA) and Pawtucket (AAA) of the International League...Began the season in the Cleveland Indians organization, appearing in 46 games with Columbus (AAA), posting a .234 batting average with a .338 OBP...Spent time on the disabled list twice while with Columbus, April 11-20 and from June 16-25, both times with a left shoulder strain...Was released by Cleveland on June 26... Signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox two days later...Was assigned to Pawtucket of the International League (AAA) where he hit .264 with a .800 OPS...Recorded 22-XBH in 50 games with Pawtucket. 2011 Opened the season on the Oakland A's Major League roster...Appeared in 27 games at third base, 9 games at shortstop and 8 games at second base for the A's (1G at 1B)...Hit .286 (8-28) off LHP and .294 (10-34) in April in Oakland...Was designated for assignment on June 5 and outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on June 8, spending the rest of the season with the River Cats...Hit .308 (16-52) off LHP with Sacramento...Appeared in 33 games at second base, 14 games at SS and 3 games at first base. 2010 Batted .206 with four home runs and 16 RBI in 102 games with Pittsburgh...hit .256 (22 for 86) against left-handed pitching compared to .180 (29 for 161) with three of his four home runs against righthanders...compiled his best batting average in April when he hit .333...batted .168 from May 1 through the end of the season...hit .229 before the All-Star Break, .109 after the break...made a total of 52 starts at third base, four at second base and two at first base...committed 10 errors at third base (five throwing/ five fielding) for a .938 fielding percentage...also had one throwing error at second base...went 5-for-38 (.132) with two walks, a home run and three RBI as a pinch hitter...was 2-for-10 (.200) prior to the All- Star break and 3-for-28 (.107) after...is now 9 for 59 (.153) in his career in the pinch. 2009 Spent first full season in the Majors with Pittsburgh...Made 146 appearances (142 starts) at third base - the most starts by a Bucco third baseman since Aramis Ramirez made 155 in 2001...Ranked third among N.L. third basemen in fielding pct. (.968) behind San Diego's Kevin Kouzmanoff (.990) and Los Angeles' Casey Blake (.973)...Ranked second in assists (321) behind Washington's Ryan Zimmerman (325)...Also ranked second in double plays turned (34) behind Philadelphia's Pedro Feliz (35) and third in total chances (432) behind Zimmerman (459) and Feliz (437)...Led Pirates in games played, hits, doubles and RBI...Made Opening Day start at third base for the Pirates...Committed three errors in his first two starts and went hitless in his first 18 at bats to start the season...Snapped hitless streak with a single in eighth game on 4/16 vs. Houston...Went 3-for-4 with two doubles on 4/18 vs. Atlanta...Connected off Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo for first home run on 5/4 at PNC Park...Reached base safely in 22 straight games from 4/16 thru 5/9; hit safely in 11 consecutive games from 4/16-27...Had three hits on 5/20 at Washington...Hit safely in 11 straight games again from 5/15-26...Appeared in the second spot of the lineup for the first of 21 times on 5/30 and went 2-for-4 with an RBI...Batted .330 in 28 games during the month of May, tying Freddy Sanchez for highest average on the team...Recorded first big league triple and knocked in three runs on 6/1 vs. New York...Suffered a right knee contusion on 6/4 vs. New York and missed one game...Returned to action on 6/6 at Houston and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored...Delivered two-out, two-run single in 9th inning at Atlanta on 6/11, breaking a 1-1 tie and giving the Pirates a 3-1 win...His third home run came in the same game as his brother Adam on 6/17 at Minnesota, marking the first time since 9/15/38 that two brothers homered in the same game for the Pirates (Paul and Lloyd Waner)...Went 8-for-51 (.157) from 6/12-26, dropping average from .298 to .269...Tripled in back-to-back games on 6/27-28...Made 23 straight starts before sitting out on 7/1 vs. Chicago...Had five RBI and hit .188 in 24 games during the month of July...Had a 28-game errorless streak from 6/25 thru 7/28...Had third two-error game on 8/4 vs. Arizona...Hit safely in five of his first six games in August (6-for-23), but went 12- for-65 (.185) in final 19 and hit .205 during the entire month...Connected off Doug Davis for fifth home run on 8/5 at PNC Park - his first at home since 5/4...Went 6-for-36 with a double, homer and four RBI in 10 games from cleanup spot of lineup from 8/18-31...Went 4-for-43 in 12- game stretch from 8/19 thru 9/1, dropping average from .260 to .244...Snapped an 0-for-13 streak with a single as a pinch hitter off Francisco Cordero at Cincinnati on 9/2...Hit eighth in the lineup for the first and only time on 9/7 vs. Chicago and hit a solo homer...Also hit a solo homer on 9/11 at Houston...Hit safely in 15 straight starts from 9/7-29...Hit 10th home run on 9/26 vs. Los Angeles...Had a career day, going 5-for-5 with two home runs, six RBI and four runs scored on 9/28 vs. Los Angeles...Hit .321 with five home runs in 22 games during the month of September and hit safely in 18 of his last 20 starts (27-for-82, .329)...Batted .290 (54-for-186) in 55 games from the sixth spot of the lineup, .289 (26-for- 90) in 21 games from the second spot, .214 (15-for-70) in 19 games from the fifth spot and .167 (6-for-36) in 10 games from the fourth spot. 2008 Was rated as Los Angeles' second-best prospect by Baseball America entering the season...Began season on 15-day disabled list recovering from right thumb surgery performed on 3/10 by Dr. Steve Shin in Los Angeles...Suffered a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb while attempting to catch a pickoff throw from catcher Danny Ardoin in the 3/7 spring training game vs. St. Louis; the ball deflected off St. Louis baserunner D'Angelo Jimenez and struck LaRoche on his throwing hand...Began a rehab assignment with Double-A Jacksonville on 4/23...Hit safely in each of his six games with the Suns before having rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Las Vegas on 4/29...Homered in second game of rehab on 4/30 at Albuquerque...Was recalled from his rehab assignment, reinstated from the disabled list and optioned back to Las Vegas on 5/3...Went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI and four walks in 13-inning contest on 5/11 vs. Nashville...Hit .308 (8-for-26) in first seven games of June before being recalled by Los Angeles on 6/10...Hit a solo home run while starting at first base in first game with Dodgers on 6/11 at San Diego...Hit safely in five straight games from 6/20-26...Made first career start at second base on 6/26 vs. Chicago (AL)...Hit second home run on 7/4 at San Francisco...Hit .188 (6-for-32) in 16 games in July before being optioned back to Las Vegas on 7/27...Was acquired by Pittsburgh on 7/31 and started 45 of the final 54 games at third base...Made first start with Pirates on 8/1 at Wrigley Field and singled in first at bat (went 1-for-4 with a run in game)...His first home run with Bucs was a two-run shot off Chad Gaudin at Wrigley Field which tied the game 5-5 in the 8th inning on 8/3 (Bucs lost 8-5)...Went 0-for-5 on 8/4 at Arizona and injured right thumb in final at bat...Missed next four games before walking as a pinch hitter on 8/10 at Philadelphia...Returned to starting lineup on 8/11 at New York (NL)...Homered and had first multi-hit game with Bucs on 8/16 vs. New York...Went hitless in 27 straight at bats from 8/18 thru 8/27; the longest hitless streak by a Pittsburgh player since Daryle Ward went 0-for-30 from July 10-20, 2005...Snapped streak with a single off Milwaukee's Dave Bush at PNC Park on 8/29...Swiped third base on 8/31...Hit third and final homer with Bucs on 9/2 at Cincinnati...Had career-high three hits and swiped second base on 9/6 at San Francisco...Went hitless in next 21 at bats from 9/7-13 before collecting three hits again on 9/14 vs. St. Louis...Went 5-for-46 (.109) in a 13-game stretch from 9/7-20...Had two-run single on 9/17 vs. Los Angeles...Snapped 0-for-16 streak with a two-hit performance in final game on 9/28 at San Diego...Hit .166 with five home runs and 18 RBI in 76 combined games between the Pirates and Dodgers. 2007 Entered the season rated as the Dodgers' top prospect by Baseball America and reached the big leagues for the first time in his five-year professional career...in limited Major League action, hit .226 with a homer and 10 RBI in 35 games...dealt with a protruding disk in his back for much of the season...hit 19 homers between the Majors and minors, the fourth consecutive season in which he has hit 19 or more round-trippers...recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on May 6...was hitting .235 with three homers and 11 RBI in 24 games for the 51s at the time of his promotion...collected his first Major League hit on May 6 in just his second at-bat, cracking a ground-rule double off Atlanta's Kyle Davies...reached base in 10 of his first 17 plate appearances (.588 OBP) in the Majors, including five walks and no strikeouts...drew one walk every 5.75 plate appearances, the third-best mark in the NL and fifth best in the Majors behind Barry Bonds (3.61), Jack Cust (4.83), Pat Burrell (5.25), and Jim Thome (5.64) (min. 100 plate appearances) Slugged his first Major League home run on Sept. 20 at Colorado off Matt Herges...in 73 games for Triple-A Las Vegas, hit .309 with 18 homers and 48 RBI...posted a .399 on-base percentage and .589 slugging percentage...appeared in 30 games at third base for the Dodgers and made three errors in 73 total chances...made one appearance for one inning in left field...was named as the Topps Pacific Coast League Player of the Month in July when he batted .411 with 12 homers and 28 RBI for the 51s...with Triple-A Las Vegas, hit .370 (30-for-81) against left-handers. 2006


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Release Date: 1972 |
br3ad_man EMERITUS (5)...house cat STAFF (4.5)things emerging from behind the sun...BigHans (5)"Pink Moon" rivals "Blood on the Tracks" as one of the greatest self-contemplative musical...myhigherpie (5)Creation is our gift. Nick Drake understood its magnitude....
francesfarmer (3)Nick Drake stayed up all night on this one....sonictheplumber (1)...Musicface42 (4.5)That guitar. Are you feeling sleepy yet?...PunkMoon (5)...
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound OffThe title track is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard, I, like everybody else loves the piano part. That's really the only stand out track, everything else is similar yet musically beautiful. I always listen to this album when my head hurts, heh.
Yes. Another album I need to get. I love the title track.
Album Rating: 5.0One of my favourite albums ever.
Album Rating: 4.5Fantastic album, with a review to match.
Very good review, pixies. Everyone should hear this album. No exceptions.
Album Rating: 5.0Such a fantastic album. Nice review pixies.
Album Rating: 4.0Awesome album. It's suble and elegant--a huge influence on so many musicians like pixies said. Great review too pixies.
I think this is one of the most likable albums of all time. It's simple, it's melodic, the songwriting and musicianship are strong, and I can't fathom anybody finding something about it they don't enjoy. One of the best albums of the 1970's.
Great review, but I think comparing it emotionally to Laughing Stock is a bit off base.
Album Rating: 4.5This album is brilliant.
Album Rating: 4.5I love this album, the only thing that keeps it from being a 5 is "Know". That song bores me.
Album Rating: 4.0Yeah, I don't like the guitarriff in that song. I don't think this is significantly better than his two other albums. They're all awesome, but none of them are classics to me for some reason.
Album Rating: 3.5Great album. Nick Drake is incredible.
Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound OffI'm going to go out on a limb and say this is the greatest, most powerful album I've ever heard. It's a shame that his albums didn't gain popularity while he was still around. This Message Edited On 01.02.07
Album Rating: 4.5Just purchased this off eBay after hearing the title track and being blown away.This Message Edited On 01.13.07
Album Rating: 4.5I love sleeping to this album. Very nice, relaxing record. Simplicity to its full potential.
Digging: Pinegrove - Skylight
Album Rating: 5.0I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that this is my favorite singer/songwriter record of all time.
just listen to pink moon's beauty
or parasite's pure chills
and the way that Drake's voice just goes in and out of your soul on Which Will?, or Place to be
but i'm gonna agree that Know is boring, although i really like the last two lyric lines in it, they're chilling.
"Know that I see you
know I'm not there"
Album Rating: 5.0I just bought this, so I hope that I enjoy it.
Album Rating: 5.0first time i heard this i thought it was very boring, until recently i heard the song pink moon on the radio....i realized how amazing that song and this album is. i havent gone a day since that i havent listened to a song from this album. this is a definite classic
Album Rating: 5.0What an unbelievable album, I knew nothing about this guy and was pointed in his direction by a couple users from this site, modern folk & indie music owes this guy a hell of a lot. A simply beautiful album.
Album Rating: 4.5This never gets old. Every track (barring Know) is flawless. It's often on high rotation when I'm sick. It really is like medicine.
From The Morning is currently my favorite.
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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Accomplishment: Claudia Van Biber Award for 2-D, Sundell Award for Sculpture, Les Wright Award for Painting
Major: Art (with K-12 Education Endorsement)
House: Shalom
Tatiana (Tati) Davis learned long ago that life is no fairy tale, but that hasn't stopped her from seeing the world through enchanted eyes.
The works in Tatiana's senior art exhibition, "Once Upon a Time," are a riot of colors and textures. With an extraordinary eye for detail, Tati snipped pictures from magazines to create her collaged illustrated fairy tales. She also created pieces for her show using a technique called wood burning. "I love the dark line and the smell of it when it's fully burned into the wood," Tati said.
In addition to working with her hands, Tati loves art history. So when she had the opportunity to travel to Rome over spring break with Graceland's Art Department, she jumped at the chance. The trip was led by Julia Franklin, Professor of Art, and was made affordable by a number of Graceland alumni who contributed funds to offset students' travel expenses.
"The trip to Rome was phenomenal," said Franklin. "We toured major museums and saw works that are in our art history textbooks, and it really made those works come alive."
"At Graceland, you can really explore who you are as an artist. The faculty teach you how to create, but they let you have your own form of expression."
Tati has had plenty of opportunities at Graceland to take on leadership roles and get involved. She has been Tess Morgan Assistant to the Hall Director, Art Student Society President and served on House Council. She's also been active in Outreach International. Her favorite thing about Graceland is the social environment, specifically the House System. "Everyone is so outgoing and friendly," said Tati.
Tatiana came to Graceland after attending a college fair in Des Moines and encountering several enthusiastic recruiters for Graceland. "I was afraid to walk up to the other colleges' tables, and even when I did, most of the reps didn't seem that interested in me," said Tati. "The people from Graceland actually called me over to their booth and really wanted to talk."
After she graduates, Tatiana will be student teaching in her hometown of Langdon, ND. She wants to teach elementary art, but is considering pursuing an M.A. in Art History from University of Wisconsin-Superior. Keeping with her affinity for color, she fantasizes about working for OPI, a fashion-forward nail polish company known for its clever lacquer names. "I think naming the nail polish colors would be so much fun," she said.
Though life is no Disney movie, Tati Davis knows that it can still be beautiful. Upon leaving Graceland, she will undoubtedly spread her Technicolor vision of life wherever she goes.


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Hello all,
I recently returned to work this week and am doing two pumping sessions a day, one around 1030 and one around 230. I go the daycare to nurse over lunch
My question is when Im pumping I feel like there is more than enough suction on the left side, but not on my right side. Is that possible with the Ameda PY or is just me? I've played with the suction settings but I can't go too high or my left nipple will pay the price.
Just a little info- I call my right breast the eager beaver. Its always ready and full when I need it to be. My left, does the job but isnt overly eager like the right. However, when I pump, I get more from the left than I do the right. My left feels drained after a pumping session whereas my right feels like its not. I do compressions and such to help, but it just doesnt feel um, right.
Any suggestions? Im worried about my supply in my right breast if I don't get something figured out soon.


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LONDON (AP) — A lawyer for the family of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko accused the British and Russian governments Tuesday of trying to stymie a long-delayed inquest into his poisoning death.
Litvinenko, a Russian intelligence agent turned Kremlin critic, died in London in November 2006 after drinking tea laced with the rare radioactive isotope polonium-210.
The allegations of a cover-up came at a London court hearing where British media organizations challenged a government bid to hold parts of the inquest in secret for security reasons. In Britain, inquests are held to determine the facts whenever someone dies violently, unexpectedly or in disputed circumstances.
Ben Emmerson, the lawyer for Litvinenko's widow Marina, said the government's quest for secrecy was delaying proceedings and suggested that foreign policy — namely trade relations — could be at the heart of the matter.
"We know nothing about why these applications are being made and we are dancing in the dark," he told coroner Robert Owen. "This is beginning to look like you're being steamrollered by two states acting in collaboration with each other."
Lawyers for Litvinenko's family say at the time of his death he was working for the British intelligence services, and Britain accuses two Russians of the killing. Moscow authorities have refused to extradite them for trial.
British government lawyer Neil Sheldon said "the disclosure of the material in question would pose a real risk to the public interest."
Emmerson — who said the inquest is "shaping up to be a stain on British justice" — called the government's arguments for secrecy absurd.
Alex Bailin, the lawyer representing prominent British media organizations, insisted at the very least the government must clarify what issues are at stake and what harm they could cause.
Failing to do so, he said, "would have the very serious effect of undermining the public's confidence in this inquest."
The inquest was due to start May 1. But Owen, the coroner, said Tuesday he was "becoming increasingly concerned that due to the complexity of the investigation which necessarily precedes the hearings, that may be a timetable to which it may not be possible to adhere."
The Litvinenko process has been delayed until now because, for a long time, officials thought there was a chance the Russian suspects could be prosecuted. But last year, it became clear that the U.K. would not be able to put the two suspects on trial.
Emmerson said Marina Litvinenko was "extremely disappointed" by the prospect of further delays.
"Not as disappointed as me," Owen said.
The hearing was adjourned until Wednesday.
Cassandra Vinograd can be reached at http://twitter.com/CassVinograd
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32. Seattle Seahawks (1-3) - Previously: #32 - Still the worst team in the NFL. They'll look much worse once they travel again.
At least I hope so. I'll be praying that Tarvaris Jackson doesn't have another good game because I'll miss calling him Tarvaris "Poop Salad" Jackson.
Speaking of which, I guess it's a good thing Pete Carroll stuck with his Poop Salad instead of trying his wife's disgusting brownies. Not only did his team look good as a big home underdog; they lost in the end, inching one step closer to winning the Suck for Double Bacon Cheeseburger sweepstakes.
31. St. Louis Rams (0-4) - Previously: #23 - When the Rams went down 14-0 early, I was pretty angry. I yelled incoherently: "What the f*** is going on with the Rams!?"
Seconds later, I realized: "Oh yeah, they're the Rams."
Like I said in my recaps, I have a new appreciation for how bad the Rams are. If I'm the owner, I might be thinking about telling my head coach to sit Sam Bradford until the offensive line improves so my franchise quarterback doesn't suffer long-term physical and psychological damage like David Carr.
30. Indianapolis Colts (0-4) - Previously: #31 - Charlie Campbell (@draftcampbell) covered the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Monday night. Here's his recap of the Tampa-Indianapolis game:
Early in his first NFL start, Curtis Painter moved the ball with some short precision passes to get the Colts a field goal from Adam Vinatieri. Michael Bennett had a strip sack of Painter on the the Colts second possession of the game. The Buccaneers missed a field goal off the upright, and Painter's turnover didn't come back to bite Indianapolis.
Josh Freeman started the game slowly. The Bucs had a long touchdown pass to wide receiver Arrelious Benn called back by a penalty of illegal touching on the second-year wide out. Benn had stepped out of bounds by a matter of inches and it negated a 67-yard touchdown. Tampa Bay challenged the play but the call was upheld.
Midway through the second quarter, the Colts were backed up deep in their own territory. A penalty on Aqib Talib got them a little breathing room. Painter threw a strike to Pierre Garcon in zone coverage between Talib and Ronde Barber. Garcon shed a tackle from Talib and raced down the field 87 yards for a touchdown. The play was reviewed and upheld. At halftime, Painter was 6-of-14 for 137 yards with one touchdown. Garcon had one catch for 87 yards and a score. Reggie Wayne had one catch for nine yards. Joseph Addai had 31 yards on eight carries.
Freeman got the Bucs into the red zone on the next possession. He made a beautiful pass downfield to Benn for a gain of 43 yards. A few plays later, Freeman dived into the end zone for his second career rushing touchdown. Freeman almost got more points just before halftime, but he took a sack and Tampa Bay couldn't get the field cleared quick enough to make their field goal count. In the first two quarters, Freeman was 17-of-24 for 187 yards with one touchdown rushing. Kellen Winslow had four catches for 28 yards. Mike Williams made two catches for 23 yards while Benn had one catch for 43 yards. LeGarrette Blount totaled 32 yards on eight carries.
To start the second half, Freeman led a drive to tie the game at 10. The key play was a 23-yard pass to Williams.
Painter came back to take the lead with a 59-yard touchdown pass to Garcon. It was a tremendous wide receiver screen executed by the Colts. Numerous players hit key blocks downfield on the likes of Ronde Barber and Sean Jones. Garcon kicked it into another gear as he slanted across the field and into the end zone for a Colts 17-10 lead.
The Bucs answered with an 80-yard drive where Freeman finished it with a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Preston Parker. The key play on the drive came on a fourth-and-1 when the Buccaneers put backup quarterback Josh Johnson into the game. Johnson ran an option with Blount trailing for a potential pitch, but the fast quarterback kept it himself and ran for eight yards.
Tampa Bay took the lead with just over three minutes left in the third quarter. Freeman had an excellent run for a first down on third-and-6. He stumbled and dived to get Tampa Bay a first down. Shortly after that play, Blount broke out a 35-yard run to give the Buccaneers a 24-17 victory over the Colts.
For the game, Freeman was 25-of-39 for 287 yards with one touchdown. Blount put together a strong game with 127 yards on 25 carries with one touchdown. Parker led Tampa Bay in receiving with five catches for 70 yards. Williams had five for 66 yards, while Winslow had five receptions for 33 yards.
Painter played better than his numbers indicate. He was 13-of-30 for 281 yards and two touchdowns. He fought hard under constant pressure. Addai led the Colts in rushing with 44 yards on 11 carries. Garcon was the leading receiver with two catches for 146 yards and two scores. Wayne had 59 yards on four receptions.
Both Freeman and Painter saw a good amount of pass pressure throughout the game. Buccaneers defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Brian Price played well for Tampa Bay. Rookie defensive end Adrian Clayborn dished out a massive hit on Painter, while Freeman got rocked by Robert Mathis. McCoy and Clayborn registered sacks, while Bennett had two sacks. Both offensive lines struggled with penalties and missed assignments.
Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo left the game early in the first quarter with an ankle injury. Indianapolis defensive tackle Drake Nevis had a lower back injury. Defensive tackle Eric Foster suffered a gruesome ankle injury just before halftime. Foster was taken to a local Tampa hospital and was going to stay there overnight.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3) - Previously: #29 - I need to complain about a few things that took place in the Buccaneers-Colts game:
1. I loved this random tweet regarding the national anthem:
MNF picked some dudes tailgating outside the stadium to sing the national anthem.
They played a brutal rendition of the national anthem on TV because the Hank Williams "Are you ready for some football?" song was cut out in the wake of Williams' "controversial" comments earlier in the day. If you didn't hear about it, Williams was on FOX News, and likened Barack Obama and some conservative playing golf to Adolf Hitler hanging out with the Israeli prime minister.
Oh, the horror. All Williams did was compare two polar opposites. There shouldn't have been anything controversial about it. Instead, ESPN, in its epic stupidity, decided to can Williams.
Anyone who thinks ESPN was right in doing so needs to clean the sand out of their vag. This includes Twitter user @nastanley, who tweeted the following to me once I expressed my frustration:
Yes screw you ESPN for not support someone openly making racist comments. Says the person that wont let the Vick thing go
Ignorant, guilt-ridden people like N. Stanley need to stop being wusses and quit making everything out to be racist. Williams said nothing wrong. Just leave him alone, and let him do his thing on Monday Night Football for crying out loud. Good God, ESPN blows.
2. How the hell did the Buccaneers not cover this game? They outgained the Colts by nearly 150 yards, yet they only won by seven.
The answer is that they continuously shot themselves in the foot. They committed 14 penalties. They missed a field goal. They had another field goal negated because they had 12 men on the field. Arrelious Benn's long touchdown was wiped out by an illegal touching penalty. They dropped three Curtis Painter interceptions. They also dropped a couple of first-down conversions on third down. It was something I've come to expect from my multi-unit selection this year.
3. Speaking of Tampa penalties, there was some terrible officiating in this game. At halftime, the Buccaneers had nine penalties to Indianapolis' two. Some of the calls definitely were legit, but others were downright shady.
I wasn't the only one who thought so. Forum member pheltzbahr commented:
Someone has a tremendous amount on the Colts. The officiating tells me so.
4. Strange comment from Jon Gruden in the third quarter:
"I like to see big bodies bang!"
Hmm... I think there's a Web site for that.
28. Miami Dolphins (0-4) - Previously: #28 - E-mailer Jeff G. sent over the following e-mail last week:
I was watching the post game interview for the Dolphins (because I use my time wisely) and here's a gem that came out of Chad Henne's mouth:
"I know one thing about these guys: They're not going to stop quitting."
Maybe I should have taken this into account when I bet four units on the Dolphins.
27. Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) - Previously: #30 - If you didn't see it, Todd Haley and Matt Cassel got into a heated verbal fight on the sidelines in the first half of the Kansas City-Minnesota game. We don't know what that was about, so I called both men up for an interview:
Me: Hey Todd and Matt, thanks for joining me. I'd like to know why you two were fighting. Matt, since you're not clinically insane, let's start with you.
Matt Cassel: Coach said he was going to bench me if I didn't hang out with him next weekend.
Me: Really? Is this true, Todd?
Todd Haley: Uhh... yeah... I commanded Matt to come with me to Eric Mangini's annual October sleepover, but Matt said he didn't want to go.
Me: Is this true, Matt?
Matt Cassel: Yeah! I don't want to go to that creepy guy's sleepover. I have better plans Friday night.
Me: Why do you want Matt to go with you, Todd?
Todd Haley: Because I said so!
Matt Cassel: Coach, I don't want to go! It's the same thing every time. We spend two hours watching Mangina play Wii Sports, and then he shows us pictures of Erin Andrews while eating macaroni and cheese. It'd be great if he offered us macaroni and cheese, but he hogs it all to himself! And what if Philip Rivers and his cool friends show up to kick our a**es again?
Todd Haley: No, it's going to be different this year. Rivers is going to be in Denver. And plus, I videotaped my neighbor undressing and taking a shower. Eric said we can play the video before he shows us pictures of Erin Andrews.
Matt Cassel: I don't want to see your creepy videos!
Todd Haley: Creepy? Creepy!? I'll show you who's a creep! You're benched, Matt! You're done!
Matt Cassel: If that's what it takes to get out of Mangina's sleepover, I'll gladly be benched.
Me: I would have made the same choice, Matt.
26. Cleveland Browns (2-2) - Previously: #27 - I have nothing interesting to say about the Browns, so here are more Notes from NFL.com GameCenter:
1. "dolphins gonna get destroyed and when you come to buffalo aint nothing but gun shots b praaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
I think it's safe to say this person had a seizure at the end of that comment.
Ah, so that's why Mike Brown didn't want to trade Palmer.
3. "CRITICS SUK COK!!!!! But they might be right aboot the Raiders winning this one. HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
I had no idea that GameCenter was available to the people in Canada.
25. Denver Broncos (1-3) - Previously: #25 - The electronic sign didn't convince John Fox to start Tim Tebow.
Nice try, Bronco fans. Next time, try something more drastic. I don't know, maybe like buying (renting?) an elephant, getting it "excited," having it splooge all over Fox's car, dipping your finger into the substance and writing "TEBOW MUST START." That might get Fox's attention.
24. Arizona Cardinals (1-3) - Previously: #24 - Fantasy football is driving me insane this year. I don't ever remember it being this chaotic. Chris Wells was a game-time decision, yet he went off for three touchdowns. Kendall Hunter was going to start against the Eagles, so I benched Frank Gore in one league, yet Gore exploded. I also have people yelling at me on my Facebook wall about Mario Manningham and Victor Cruz. Argh!
I can at least take solace in the fact that I'm not the only one having issues with this. I loved this tweet from Around the Horn's Tim Cowlishaw:
Very concerned looks on the 2 [Texas] Rangers I just spoke to in dugout. And their concern? "Why is Torain taking carries away from Hightower?"
23. Minnesota Vikings (0-4) - Previously: #22 - Congratulations to the Vikings, who won Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Sure, they lost in the box score, but they were victorious where it counts most - The Suck for Luck sweepstakes.
Getting the No. 1 pick is extremely important this year, and more teams should follow Minnesota's example and intentionally blow leads in the second half. Even if the Vikings love Christian Ponder, they'll still be able to trade away the top selection to an AFC team for a king's ransom.
2011 NFL Power Rankings: The Rest:
11. San Diego Chargers (3-1). Previously: #12
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2). Previously: #5
13. Oakland Raiders (2-2). Previously: #13
14. New York Jets (2-2). Previously: #6
15. Philadelphia Eagles (1-3). Previously: #11
16. Dallas Cowboys (2-2). Previously: #14
17. Chicago Bears (2-2). Previously: #15
18. Atlanta Falcons (2-2). Previously: #16
19. San Francisco 49ers (3-1). Previously: #20
20. Washington Redskins (3-1). Previously: #18
21. Carolina Panthers (1-3). Previously: #19
22. Cincinnati Bengals (2-2). Previously: #26
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Posted: 1 AUG 2013
Matrix Games and NorbSoftDev (www.norboftdev.net) are proud to announce the release of the v1.61 Update for Scourge of War: Chancellorsville, one of the chapters of the definitive American Civil War grand tactical wargame series of this generation: Scourge of War.
Posted: 6 NOV 2012
Matrix Games, Slitherine (www.slitherine.com), and NorbSoftDev (www.norbsoftdev.com) are proud to announce the release of the American Civil War real-time tactical strategy game Scourge of War: Chancellorsville! The latest in the Scourge of War series, Chancellorsville is its own full stand-alone title and focuses on one of the most important battles in the lead-up to the battle at Gettysburg.
Release Date: 6 NOV 2012
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BOSTON (AP) — Fewer than 4 percent of youth players surveyed in a USA Football-sanctioned study suffered concussions in the 10 leagues examined.
Most injuries among nearly 2,000 players on more than 100 teams in six states were minor, with the youngsters returning to play the same day. More than 90 percent of the players did not suffer any injuries, and of those who did, the most common were contusions (35 percent) and ligament sprains (15 percent).
No catastrophic head, neck or heat-related injuries were reported.
Indianapolis-based Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention conducted the study in Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia.
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new frogfish species?
Posted 11 February 2008 - 09:24 AM
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Posted 11 February 2008 - 11:23 AM
That said given the variety in appearance in many of the other frogfish species this may well be a variety of one of the known species?
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He is a nice looking one ain't he...or she...
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Posted 11 February 2008 - 04:21 PM
Love the see one of those in the next 15 years. LOL
Thanks for sharing.
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Posted 11 February 2008 - 06:40 PM
Some of the photos make it look like he's a bit elongated in his body. It'll be interesting to see if he really is a new species.
So cool..
Posted 12 February 2008 - 05:36 AM
... do they have to kill it to test for it being a new species?
Posted 12 February 2008 - 08:06 AM
Posted 12 February 2008 - 02:45 PM
And I know Andy Shorten too - great guy!
Also is there the possibility that this frogfish is a hybrid?
I know Scott Michael referenced to me that frogfish species do hybridize sometimes.
Again this one is so gorgeous - yes collecting it would make me sick - maybe we should just let it alone to proliferate and see what happens in the future!!!
Edited by seagrant, 12 February 2008 - 02:45 PM.
Posted 12 February 2008 - 04:52 PM
Posted 22 February 2008 - 04:09 PM
Professor Theodore Pietsch, of the College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences in Washington University, Seattle, had the following to say:
"I can say that in my 40 or so years studying frogfishes and anglerfishes in general, I have never seen one like this. Very striking is the highly unusual, flat face that allows the eyes to be directed forward, perhaps providing for binocular vision. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins appear to be highly fleshy, covered by loose skin. Also, looking closely at the forehead, I can't see any trace of a luring apparatus. If I had to say what it's closest living relative might be, I'd suggest the genus Histiophryne, but this taxon differs in a host of other ways. In summary, it's quite unlike any antennarioid I've ever seen and most likely represents a genus new to science."
I fully agree with the above, it is not only a new species, but probably also a new genus. Nobody in the world knows more about frog fish than Ted Pietsch. It is amazing to know that there is so much left to be discovered out there...
Again this one is so gorgeous - yes collecting it would make me sick - maybe we should just let it alone to proliferate and see what happens in the future!!!
I say collect it! It is for the progress of science!!
But in all seriousness, if collecting one or two is going to influence the species survival, the species is doomed to extinction anyways (it is impossible to crate a genetically viable population starting from this few individuals). I think they just gone unnoticed because they are very cryptic.
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Posted 23 May 2008 - 11:28 PM
Collecting this is the only it will be ID'd. There are new species popping up all the time and species dying off all the time. This has been happening since the animals began life! If it wsn't for collection we'd have no names for anything and really good information either!


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Let's assume that a hypothetical game releases a hypothetical patch with new hypothetical raid content. How would we know, from outside, whether or not the new stuff is tuned well or not?
Bear in mind that any time anyone comments that it is too hard, a wave of more hardcore players will drown them out, claim that they are noobs, and that the content is fine the way it is. Some people who comment that it is too hard may just not have figured out the fight yet, or may not be the players at whom the content was aimed.
From inside (ie. game dev perspective) you can look at the statistics, see how many times mobs died this week compared to projections, and work it out that way. If the bosses didn't die enough, then figure out the sticking point and tweak accordingly.
This is harsh on commenters who are able to give good, balanced, feedback, because what they say is largely ignored. By contrast, people claiming that a game is too easy get lots and lots of buy-in. Probably because it lets everyone else feel ultra hardcore when they agree.
You could say the same about whole games. How would we know if Darkfall was actually too unforgiving? The hardcore guys it was aimed at will spot weakness in anyone who claims the game is too unplayer-friendly.
But really, how would players know if Ulduar was too hard?
We don't know or care about who else is killing the bosses. We just want it to be tuned perfectly for our raid. And we won't know if it's too hard until we've had a few weeks to bash it. Right now, I'd say it's looking very very good from my perspective. Progress is much slower for us than Naxxramas, but progress is definitely being made. (I'll talk more about my experiences so far in Ulduar tomorrow or Monday.)
But it does highlight the big problem with raid design:
How can you create PvE content that is fun for both a casual guild with a mixture of players, and a raid guild which handpicks its members?
Hard modes have been a popular feature of video games for years. And again it's City of Heroes that has been the more innovative MMO in this area, because they've let you pick hard modes on instances for awhile now.
I know that WoW and LOTRO both offer heroic/hard modes for 5 man end game instances. In WoW, there have been persistent problems with tuning on heroics. In TBC they were tuned too hard (anyone who doubts this needs to think back to how heroic Arcatraz was when TBC went live). In Wrath, they have been tuned too easy. Also they have had persistent issues with the hardmode incentives — by making them too good, it means everyone wants to do hard modes and the players who'd prefer to play on an easier setting simply can't get the groups for it.
But maybe hard modes for raid encounters won't face the same problems. In any case, how will we know if they are too hard?
Blizzard can pore over their stats in a few weeks time and decide, and meanwhile the rest of us will just have to wait for the whines.