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Bill Daly, the NHL's deputy commissioner, hinted Monday that the league may be willing to make the next offer in a labor battle with players that has caused the first two weeks of the season to be canceled.
The Big Four _ NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Daly, and players' union executives Don and Steve Fehr _ are scheduled to meet Tuesday in Toronto.
In the NHL's latest proposal, made about a month ago, the players would receive 49 percent of the hockey-related revenue in the first year of a proposed six-year collective-bargaining agreement. The players would receive 48 percent in the second year and 47 percent in the last four years.
The players had requested 53 to 54 percent of the revenue.
The NHLPA has not countered the owners' last proposal. The league has repeatedly said it wants the players' union to make the next move.
If the players' union doesn't make a counter-offer, will the NHL continue to sit back and wait, or would it make another proposal to spur some action?
"We obviously feel there is an urgency to get to an agreement and to save our season," Daly said in an e-mail to The Inquirer. "So while not ideal, we will have to keep all options open on how to best proceed."
That sounds as if the NHL is growing tired of waiting around for the NHLPA.
Having missed their first pay checks on Monday, NHL players may have a bit more urgency as their union heads back to the bargaining table Tuesday.
Then again, the players are scheduled to receive escrow checks this month that will pay them 8.5 percent of their 2011-12 salaries. For the average salary of $2.5 million, that translates to a little over $200,000.
The first two weeks of the regular season, which was scheduled to start last Thursday, have been canceled, and unless something dramatic happens in the next few days, more games are expected to be wiped out by the end of this week.
If hockey is not played in 2012-13, it will be the second time in nine years that the entire season was canceled. If that happens, the NHL will go from being a minor sport to being a laughingstock that doesn't even deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence as the NFL, MLB and NBA.
If Bettman and Don Fehr can live with that as their legacy, well, so be it.
PR spin. The NHL commissioned a focus group, led by top GOP strategist Frank Luntz, to aid its lockout public-relations campaign, it was reported by Deadspin.
Ah, this lockout is getting more devious by the minute.
Briere, Giroux, excel. Flyers teammates Danny Briere and Claude Giroux, who used to be housemates in Haddonfield, are off to impressive starts for Germany's Eisbaren Berlin. They have combined for 13 points in two games, with Briere collecting three goals and four assists, and Giroux adding a goal and five assists.
Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is 1-2 for CSKA Moscow, compiling a 3.01 goals-against average and .897 save percentage in the KHL.
Phantoms update. The Adirondack Phantoms, who have nine players on their roster who spent time with the Flyers last season, are off to a 1-1 start and don't play again until Friday in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Brayden Schenn leads the Phantoms with two goals; he has played mostly on a line with Sean Couturier (two points) and Matt Ford. In the third period of Sunday's 4-0 loss in Springfield, Zac Rinaldo replaced Ford on that unit.
Schenn had both of his goals in the Phantoms' season-opening, 6-3 win over visiting Portland before a sellout crowd of 4,801 on Saturday.
Perhaps the biggest surprise thus far: Rinaldo has no penalty minutes in two games. He was second in the NHL with 232 minutes last season.
Adirondack's Harry Zolnierczyk, who played in 37 games with the Flyers last season, took a stick to the face in the second period Sunday and left the game. He did not return, but a Phantoms official said the injury was not serious.
Lavy in Trenton. Coach Peter Laviolette will be among the Flyers' brass who will help coach the ECHL Titans during their practice Tuesday morning at 10. It is closed to the public.
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They worked hard to snatch the home-court advantage away, but the Clippers gave it back to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Or maybe the Thunder just took it back from the Clippers by pulling out a 118-112 victory in Game 3 on Friday night at Staples Center.
After winning Game 1 of the best-of-seven playoff series in Oklahoma City on Monday night, the Clippers now have lost the last two games and trail 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Game 4 is Sunday afternoon at Staples.
"It's the first to four," Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said. "It's not the first to two. We've got to come back on Sunday ready."
Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 34 points and Chris Paul had 21 points and 16 assists, but it wasn't enough.
The Clippers didn't play enough defense, allowing the Thunder to shoot 55.7% from the field.
The Clippers were outscored, 32-22, in the decisive fourth quarter.
And though they keep game-planning for Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the duo keeps coming up big.
Durant had 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Westbrook had 23 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists.
"I thought offensively we played good," Clippers Coach Doc Rivers said. "But defensively we didn't."
For the third consecutive game, the Thunder outrebounded the Clippers, this time by 44-33.
When Serge Ibaka (20 points) came up with a big offensive rebound of a Durant miss and scored on a dunk, he gave the Thunder a 106-101 lead with four minutes remaining.
After Griffin scored to pull the Clippers to within one point, Westbrook drilled a three-pointer for a 111-107 Thunder lead.
Then after Paul missed a three-point attempt, Durant scored on a turnaround over Paul for a 113-107 Thunder lead with 1:23 left.
Paul missed inside, and DeAndre Jordan was called for a pushing foul, giving the ball back to the Thunder and ending any chance L.A. had of winning.
"Down the stretch, they made every big play," Rivers said. "Every shot that they needed, it went in. We had shots too and they didn't go in. But I just thought we put way too much pressure on our offense."
Griffin sustained a bloody nose with 5:50 left in the third quarter. He was upset that no foul was called on Ibaka on the play.
Griffin had to change his jersey during a timeout and had gauze stuffed in his left nostril to stop the bleeding.
It was a physical game and the Thunder was the most physical team.
"I thought both teams played physical," Brooks said. "I don't think one team played more physical than the other."
It only got more physical when Kendrick Perkins committed a hard foul on Matt Barnes in the third quarter.
They stopped and glared at each other and then walked away, but both players still were assessed double technical fouls.
"I got a staring technical foul," Barnes said during a stop in the action in the third. "He [referee Scott Foster] said I stared at [Perkins]."
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The tranquil bi-lingual Maritime province
The heavily forested maritime province of New Brunswick lies between Nova Scotia and Quebec.
The St John River valley runs south along the west of the province through the industrial city of Saint John into the Bay of Fundy. Here the world's highest tides are very apparent, especially at the Reversing Falls where the tide change is so dramatic it causes rapids in the river mouth which change direction with the tide.
The province's capital, Fredericton, is a small city of just over 50,000 residents and lies in the heart of the province on the St John River.
Moncton is the gateway to both Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia making it a popular transport stop over.
Most of the north of the province is mountainous while the south and along the St John River, farming and pastoral lands occupy much of the dramatic views.


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To provide Rocrail with events you must add some sensors to the turntable. On most turntable you can add without much affort those sensors: turntable_locdec_en In the worst case you can use reed schwitches in combination with magnets. But any how it is up to you to find the best solution for your turntable.
Bridge Position
Needed for displaying and auto mode.
Bridge Occupancy
For generating the enter and in event. The most common way ist to split up the bridge track into two equals occupancy sections, and you only have to do this with one rail. (one side of the bridge track) How the sensors are ordered is not importend: The first event will generate the enter event and an in if both have got occupied.
Alternatively you can just use the whole bridge as one section, which will generate an enter2in event. In conjunction with the event timer and route velocity you must fine tune this to make sure the locomotive will halt completely on the bridge.
|Only one side the rail is devided in to 2 sections, This Fleischmann 6652 turntable is also converted from K-Rail to Tillig Code 83 and features 6 contacts, but I only need 4.
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'Glee' Covers One Direction's 'Live While We're Young' - Listen Now!
Check out your first listen of Glee's cover of One Direction's "Live While We're Young"!
The cover will be featured in this week's all-new episode, titled "Thanksgiving," premiering Thursday, November 29th @ 9PM ET/PT on Fox.
In "Thanksgiving," The glee-club members get advice about Sectionals from alumni. Elsewhere, Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) enjoy a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal in New York.
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MSU survey shows Americans willing to pay for La. coastal restoration
MSU survey shows Americans willing to pay for La. coastal restoration
HOUMA, La. —
A new survey by Mississippi State University finds more than 60 percent of Americans are willing to pay to restore Louisiana's rapidly eroding Barataria-Terrebonne estuary.
The Courier reports the survey found that respondents were willing to pay between $909 and $1,751 per household for coastal restoration projects. Added up, that could generate between $105 billion and $201 billion for the Louisiana coast, more than the state's $50 billion master plan for coastal restoration.
The study was designed to estimate American's willingness to pay for large-scale restoration projects in the Barataria-Terrebonne estuary, one of the fastest-disappearing land masses in the world.


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Time to reflect a little...
Reactions to my article via Twitter were intriguing. I have the impression that some read in it only what they wanted to read, which is normal enough, but means that false impressions may have circulated. Right at the start I ask whether ENO has been flying too close to the sun - all those awards, all those new, risky productions. Obviously, the answer is yes. John Berry does acknowledge that perhaps mistakes were made, admitting that with hindsight perhaps they should not have done Weinberg's The Passenger or Glanert's Caligula. He doesn't "blame the audience", as one or two people muttered; he says, of The Passenger, "...but I couldn't sell it." He does acknowledge that there is a price-tag in taking risks, saying that he has no choice now but to "rebalance" the programme; and he also makes the point that the international co-productions that are the chief focus of this article enable the staging of work that ENO could never have afforded on its own.
Naturally the economic climate is nasty and the combination of that with the £1.3m cut in ENO's ACE grant accounts for a large proportion of the problem, but that isn't all there is to it. Some question why ENO has such a big a deficit when other artistic institutions don't. Clearly, a strategy of artistic risk that's then whacked with a massive grant cut is a kind of "perfect storm". But also, sadly, it's only a matter of time - and probably not all that much of it - until other institutions find themselves in the same boat. ENO is merely the first. (I lived through the '80s: been there, seen it all before, bought the t-shirt, now using it as a mop.)
Perhaps ENO is in a kind of double-bind with its international co-productions. Ingrained tastes in audiences vary a great deal from country to country, even from city to city. So, if you're going to produce an opera in collaboration with a place that is used to pushing the boat out in terms of directorial concept, it may not go down especially well with UK audiences, and you can probably forget it in America. (ENO is not the only place that's come up against this: think of "that" Rusalka last year at Covent Garden.) Perhaps that is why the Met is the most frequent of ENO's co-producers; a beautiful Satyagraha; a Klinghoffer that was sensitive and visually striking; but a comparatively dreary Gounod Faust that was not very interesting at all.
I put the question of varying audience tastes to Berry. He defended his decisions, as you'd expect, and it's only fair that he should have the chance to do so. He pointed out that British creative work, this way, is exported and showcased all over the world. Yesterday someone asked where the singers are in all this. They don't usually do the travelling... In that Faust, we had the very fine Toby Spence. At the Met, they had Jonas Kaufmann.
Without those partnerships, and without a strong artistic vision, we might risk being reduced to wall-to-wall Gubbay-style Butterflies and Carmens, because there wouldn't be enough money for anything else. But the fact remains that "Eurotrash" productions have never been favourites with British audiences, yet houses in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain and elsewhere want them, expect them, encourage them. Essentially: you could be stuffed if you do them and stuffed if you don't.
On the other hand, even an old favourite like Nicholas Hytner's perennial production of The Magic Flute was not particularly full when I attended a few months ago; it's beautiful, but has been very thoroughly seen. A new one by a top director (there are rumours of Simon McBurney) with performance to match might draw the audience much more.
Are there solutions to the financial woes? As Berry is the first to admit, there will have to be a "rebalancing" of the programme, and one suspects that various structures in the company's operation will need a long, hard look: ticket pricing, website, marketing, message. ENO runs on minimal staff already and it neither likes nor could afford cinecasting. But most of the clangers, to my view, have been in the question of how they get the message across, or don't.
Round the corner from the Coliseum is the Royal Opera House, with its Tosca, its Trittico, its, er, La Sonnambula and its, ooh, Robert le Diable (if you're grumbling about turkeys, I've seen more of them there in the past couple of years than at ENO)... Christmas dinner aside, Covent Garden gets the Great Big Whopping International Names. It's the place you go to see Gheorghiu, Kaufmann, Calleja, Terfel, Stemme, DiDonato, Florez, Beczala, Pappano, Bychkov...
But with Covent Garden doing the big traditional productions - Copley's perennial Boheme, Zambello's Carmen - and pulling in the grandest names, ENO needs a different, distinct identity, a defined and individual brand. Now it has one, and it is in these adventurous, internationally-minded productions.The new audience Berry seems to want to reach is not necessarily the one for fabulous star singers, but the one for experimental theatre.
Now, if it is going to keep doing cutting-edge, European-style directors' opera, which people may not "like", and it doesn't mind if not everyone likes them, it has to do a better job of convincing its public that it is OK to go to something and be provoked or stimulated or disturbed by it, rather than necessarily liking every moment This isn't "blaming the public". It's a question of how to speak to them. That will be up to marketing, box office strategy, et al, and will mean cutting out misfiring or patronising schemes like the "Undressed" venture. It's quite a few years since the incident of Aida and the cut-out-and-colour paper dolls, but these things stick in the mind.
In a way, ENO is a little hobbled by its original mission statement. It's gone beyond English or National. It could be better described as British International Opera. That in turn might raise and slightly shift our expectations of what they're about - if it's weren't for the likelihood of such a name being shortened to BIO. And opera in English? That's a topic for another time...


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Farah set for Superstars revival
Gold medal-winning Olympians Mo Farah, Katherine Grainger and Jade Jones are to challenge for sporting glory as contestants in a one-off revival of 1970s TV hit Superstars.
Medallists from Team GB are taking part in a BBC1 Christmas special of the show which will also see triathlete brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee going head-to-head once more.
They will aim to be crowned the best male and female all-rounders in the Superstars 2012 programme, to be hosted by Gabby Logan.
The 16 competitors - who also include boxers Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams - will tackle eight events.
The show, filmed in Bath, will feature track races over 100m and 800m, archery, javelin, a 50m swim, a kayak race, a cycling hill climb and challenges in the gym.
Superstars was a huge hit when first broadcast in the 1970s and continued into the next decade with occasional revivals over the years. It provided thrills and spills when Kevin Keegan had a nasty crash during a cycling heat, hurdler David Hemery injured his ankle during a fall in the steeplechase, and squash player Jonah Barrington stormed out after his squat thrusts failed to meet the judges' approval.
For this year's Olympic special, swimmer Rebecca Adlington will mentor the athletes in the pool and pundits will include athletes Iwan Thomas and Denise Lewis.
Farah has already shown his abilities in TV challenges after competing in ITV1 show The Cube.
He said: "After a hard season it will be nice to compete in a different environment. Some of the events are quite new to me which will make it all the more interesting."
Jonathan Brownlee - who took bronze to his brother's gold at London 2012 - said: "Having Alistair taking part in Superstars as well doesn't faze me. This is not triathlon, there will be no team tactics, but we will be competitive - let the best brother win."


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Multi-platinum artists Three Days Grace and Shinedown are coming to Savannah in March.
At 7 p.m. March 12, the bands will perform with special guests P.O.D. at the Civic Center. Tickets start at $40.50 and go on sale 10 a.m. Dec. 14 at 855-704-8976 or etix.com.
"We can't wait to get back out on the road to play live for our fans," said members of Three Days Grace. "That's the best part of doing what we do."
The band just finished a sold-out national tour. Their latest album, "Transit of Venus," debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200.
Shinedown has produced 16 No. 1 Billboard singles, including their latest, "Enemies."


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Undergraduate Program
General Information
About the Program
Students from all disciplines may participate in the pleasures of musical study and performance to acquire a deeper understanding of the many ways music (and related arts) reflects values of various cultures, influences lives, and enriches human existence. The Department of Music offers courses of study leading to the BA degree with a concentration in music and a minor in music (click here to access a PDF version of the music degree requirements). A wide variety of non-technical courses address non-concentrators who wish to study music on an introductory, interdisciplinary, or aesthetic basis. Degree programs, course offerings, and performance opportunities in music are diverse and invite choice and flexibility (click here to view a PDF of department course offerings; a list of current music department clusters is available here). Courses offered at the Eastman School of Music, normally open to any student presenting the proper prerequisites, augment the range and depth of musical experiences and courses available to students in the College.
Any undergraduate student may qualify to take applied music lessons at the Eastman School through a successful audition. The student must sign up for an audition during the summer or over winter break by filling out the web form available here. The auditions take place at the Eastman School during the first week of each semester.
There are many opportunities to participate in performing ensembles. Some 400 students play or sing in a dozen musical organizations. Auditions for all of these groups take place during the first week of school. For a complete list of performing ensembles and for audition information, click here.
BA with a Concentration in Music
The Department of Music, in cooperation with the Eastman School of Music, offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in music. This degree program in music addresses students who can meet both the intellectual and musical challenges of a rigorous program that emphasizes the broad experience of a liberally educated person. The concentration comprises a balanced program of academic courses, private instruction, and ensemble experience that fosters understanding of musical languages, historical developments, and compositional styles while encouraging excellence in performance. The core curriculum in music theory and history provides the common foundation for advanced study of specialized subfields in music (musicology, theory, conducting, management, performance, composition, music education, etc.) whether this study occurs in the final years of undergraduate education or at the graduate or professional level.
Although the concentration in music is a demanding one, students often also explore, beyond the introductory level, one or more non-music disciplines. Some students pursue a double major. Such flexibility allows students to combine pre-law or pre-medicine preparation with a concentration or minor in music.
Freshman students who plan to major in music should take the music theory placement exam during summer orientation to learn whether they should enroll in MUR 110 or 111 for the fall semester. Prospective music majors should also request (during the summer) an application for applied music lessons and prepare to audition for an ensemble during the first week of classes.
Music majors may choose from a variety of tracks within the music concentration. The tracks comprise between 63 and 73 credits, depending upon background, pre-college preparation, and the particular track selected. Students may opt for specialization in composition, conducting, history/theory, music in world cultures, musical theater, performance, or popular music/jazz, or simply choose the basic track. Each track has a specific faculty advisor. Within each track, the concentration requirements fall into 6 areas. All music majors are required to take the "core courses" in music theory, music history, musicianship, and keyboard skills. Requirements for ensemble, private instruction, and electives vary with the track and are listed in the "Degree Requirements" page.
Advice for Freshmen
Every student at the University of Rochester should plan to take at least one music course at some time during his or her four years here. The music department offers a variety of interesting courses designed for all kinds of students, from those with no background in music at all to those interested in making music their livelihood. See "Courses" for a list of classes which freshmen may take.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Students who have taken the Advanced Placement examination in Music Theory and earned a score of 4 or 5 should enroll in MUR 111 (Theory I) in the fall of their freshman year.
How to Declare a Major in Music
If you are considering a major in music, contact Elaine Stroh in 1-316 Dewey Hall (email@example.com). She will assign you to an advisor and help you set up a meeting. Once you're ready to declare the major, you should bring to your advisor the blue Approval Form for Concentrations and Minors, available in 312 Lattimore Hall. Fill out the form with your advisor and then bring it to the department chair for an authorized signature.


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Several years ago, the Windows IT Pro editorial department received a discovery request from a law firm for our records of email communications with a particular company. The editorial department fretted over how to identify what those email messages were, never mind recover them all, in the limited amount of time provided. Fortunately, the law firm dropped the request a few days later—but the experience left everyone here wondering how to handle such a situation if it happened again.
Email-archiving products are geared toward making situations like this one easier to deal with. Such products are designed to let messaging administrators or even end users easily retrieve specific email items, such as messages, appointments, or attachments—based on any number of criteria. This buyer's guide looks at software solutions for Microsoft Exchange Server email archiving. There are many email-archiving products worth investigating, so let's take a look at some things you need to know to make the best choice for your organization. And don't forget to peruse the buyer's guide table to see how your favorite email-archiving vendors stack up against one another.
A Backup Isn't an Archive
Most companies back up their entire network infrastructure regularly, including the Exchange server and all its databases. Such backups are intended primarily for disaster-recovery situations and typically rely on tape for storage. Recovering individual items from such backups is time-consuming if not downright prohibitive.
The benefit of an email archive is that you can recover anything from one accidentally deleted message to an entire mail database—a flexibility that simply isn't part of a traditional backup. Although an email archive can be used as part of a disaster-recovery scenario, its primary uses are to provide better performance for your mail servers and—the really big one—to comply with legal requirements or requests.
Saving Your Server
The importance of email for business communication places a serious load on your infrastructure—particularly your email server. Many end users treat their email client as a sort of all-purpose filing cabinet. Unless the company imposes a quota on email storage, users are likely to keep stuffing email messages into different folders until the server is choking on them.
You can think of an email-archiving solution as a Heimlich maneuver for your mail server, ready to expel the cause of the choking. Many archiving software products will remove the original message from your Exchange server, freeing up important space. Some solutions will even leave a stub in the user's mailbox with the introductory parts of the message and a link to the full text in the archive; if you want to read the entire message, the product retrieves it at your request.
You should also consider how the product handles email attachments. Attachments should be part of the email archive, but do you need the software to index them so that they can be searched? If security is a factor for you, you might want the archive to be encrypted. And if you're budget-conscious, you might want a solution that provides compression and single-instance storage.
Email archiving can also be part of a business continuity plan. Beyond the obvious disaster-recovery scenario, consider what you'd do if a key employee were to leave your organization suddenly. With an email archive, you could pull that employee's correspondence to ensure that important data isn't lost in the transition.
Complying with
Security Regulations
The driving force for most organizations implementing an email-archiving solution is the need to comply with particular regulations or to be prepared for a legal investigation. A big feature to consider is whether the product can create litigation holds, which are rules of retention for specific items that override the normal retention of the archive. And, if you find yourself in a particularly litigious field, you might need the product to be able to establish multiple overlapping holds on data as well. In addition to retention, you need to be able to find specific items to answer discovery requests, so pay attention to what type of search capability each solution offers.
Also, some security regulations dictate how data is archived. For instance, the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requires you to maintain data integrity for the entire retention period, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 17a-4 requires you to store data on unalterable media, such as WORM storage media, which lets you write data to a disc only once, but read the data many times.
These general guidelines and the buyer's guide table should get your search for an email-archiving software solution off to a great start. (Editor's Note: Some vendors that you might expect to see in this Buyer's Guide table said they didn't have a product that exactly matched the criteria or didn't respond to our requests for information about their products.) If you're already using one of these products, or you have another email-archiving product you'd like to recommend, visit our Exchange & Outlook forums at forums.windowsitpro.com to tell your fellow admins what works and what doesn't.


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John James Audubon studied, sketched, painted and ate his avian subjects.
John James Audubon stalked, studied and shot the birds he intended to sketch, fusing ornithology with art to create prints of unparalleled accuracy and beauty.
The French-American naturalist and painter imbued his avian subjects with an immediacy and liveliness that readers said made them appear "to fly off the pages'' when his "Birds of America'' was published in the 1830s.
Blue jays steal neighbors' eggs, mallard ducks gobble squirmy frogs and the extinct great auk waddles regally once more in a gorgeous exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Organized by Benjamin Weiss, "Audubon's Birds, Audubon's Words'' carries visitors on a bird watching expedition of 20 years and thousands of miles with the artist who revolutionized the way the "feathered tribe'' was depicted.
Visitors will see blue jays they might find on their backyard feeders and a Bachman's warbler he found in Charlestown, S.C., an American white pelican from "the sleeping waters of the Ohio (River)'' and a flock of passenger pigeons so large their airborne droppings "fell in spots, not unlike melting flakes of snow.''
Showcasing 23 prints from one of the 200 original copies of Audubon's magisterial work, this show will remind viewers not just of the technical expertise of the world's greatest painter of birds but reveals his stylish verve as a writer who brought his subjects alive on the printed page.
Weiss, the Leonard A. Lauder Curator of Visual Culture, said, "It's not just the pictures. Audubon was an incredibly gifted writer."
"He had fantastic powers of description and an incredibly good ear,'' he said. "Audubon's descriptions evoke the light, air and character of the places he visited.''
Hoping to avoid the curatorial didacticism often found in wall text, Weiss juxtaposed Audubon's striking images with his own descriptions of how he came to sketch and eventually paint his feathered friends.
Audubon also cooked and ate some of his avian subjects, a practice long abandoned by contemporary artists.
This is not just an exhibit for bird watchers who spend years looking for an ivory-billed woodpecker, sharp-eyed duck hunters or dedicated ornithologists.
If you simply like birds or art or you've ever enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken, this show should satisfy your appetite for ornithological enjoyment.
While Audubon grew up speaking French, Weiss compared the "grace, imagination and flair'' of his written English to the supple prose of novelists Joseph Conrad and Vladimir Nabokov who initially spoke Polish and Russian, respectively, yet became masterful English language stylists.
Recalling the origins of a richly detailed print of three blue jays, Audubon described "this beautiful species'' as "rogues' and "gay deceivers'' for robbing other birds' nests.
"See how each is enjoying the fruits of his knavery, sucking the egg which he has pilfered from the nest of some innocent Dove or harmless Partridge! Who could imagine that a form so graceful, arrayed by nature in garb so resplendent, should harbor so much mischief; that selfishness, duplicity, and malice should form the moral accompaniments of so much physical perfection.''
Pursuing his passion, Audubon was as exotic as the roseate spoonbill and other rare specimens he painted.
By the way, the long-necked spoonbill he painted also went they way of most of Audubon's subjects. He wrote of quietly crawling "through the tall and keen-edged saw grass … (and) after viewing them for a while unseen, I touched one of my triggers and two (spoonbills) fell upon the surface of the shallow water.''
Born in 1785 in the French colony of Saint-Dominique, now Haiti, Audubon was the illegitimate son of a French naval officer and a chambermaid who died several months after his birth. He was raised in France by his father and his legal wife and demonstrated early musical skills and a passion for nature and birds.
Audubon immigrated to the U.S. in 1803 on a false passport secured by his father to help him avoid military service during the Napoleonic wars. He learned English from Quaker women who ran the boardinghouse and cared for him as he recovered from yellow fever.
While living in New York, he studied drawing and painting while recording bird behavior. An experienced naturalist, Dr. Charles-Marie D'Orbigny, improved Audubon's skill as a taxidermist and taught him scientific methods of research.
After Audubon became famous, MFA intern Katie Marchese said, he enjoyed playing the role of worldly naturalist, slicking his hair with bear grease to affect a sort of pioneer manliness.
After years observing and painting the 497 bird species represented in 435 life-sized prints, Audubon oversaw production of "Birds of America'' in London where the finished 39-by-26 inch etchings were hand colored in shades and tints that remain gorgeously vibrant more than 180 years later.
The images were originally sold to subscribers who'd get five prints at a time to be bound. About 120 of the original 200 volumes have survived but many have been separated with prints sold individually.
While exact details remain elusive, Weiss said Audubon built a frame with wires that let him "pose'' his subjects ruffling their feathers, eating a mouse or flying in ways that created the illusion of depth and movement.
Audubon insisted, "I have never drawn from a stuffed specimen'' because they didn't seem real enough to be models.
He wrote, "Nature must be seen at first alive, and well studied, before attempts are made at representing it.''
Audubon's birds and words are still flying off the pages.
"Audubon's Birds, Audubon's Words''
WHEN: Through May 2014
WHERE: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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So I posted a while back about having thrush. Well, I finally got some difulcan for it and started it a week ago today. I was so excited because I thought our problems were finally coming to an end. Well, I am sad to report that after 3 weeks of battling thrush and 1 week on the difulcan - I have no noticeable improvement! How long is this stuff supposed to take to work? Sometimes I *think* the pain is improving...only for it to get worse again. I'm taking the difulcan, GSE, GSE on the nips, probiotics, changing my bra every day, washing my bras with vinegar, drying my hands with paper towels, baby is still using nystatin a couple times a day (he has no symptoms), I've even eliminated sweets from my diet! Nothing is working and I pain is so bad at times I feel like Im going to throw up. Is there anything I can do to at least manage the pain until the meds start working? I've tried tylenol (can't take ibuprofen) and it doesn't seem to touch the pain.
I'm afraid maybe the antibiotic I'm on for a case of mastitis last week might be whats making this take so long to go away - I'm ready to just throw my last 2 1/2 days worth out the window!
I'm to the point where I'm ready to go out and buy a pump and just pump from the side that hurts so bad. Would that not hurt as much? My son is 1 mo old today, so I don't think I would be too afraid to give him a bottle, especially since he would still be breastfeeding from the other side and he is doing a really good job with his latch. I just don't know - I don't even know how to go about the pumping thing, that's why I've avoided it thus far. I don't know if it is a good idea or not - and I don't really want to deal with having to sterilize everything every day. However, the pain is getting ridiculous and I don't know if pumping would give the nipple a little bit of a break to heal faster?
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As objet d'art go, New York Sabrett hot dog stand are priceless forever don't you think?
... lovely pics and great of CH ... thank youReplyDelete
Only you could link antiques to posture, made me smile...And to dog posture, hahaha! the Cezanne & Delacroix, I wonder who will buy them, I hope a museum...the hot dog stand, great!ReplyDelete
You see right through me Sketchbook!
Ahh...making connections is so much fun
The new Canon is taking fab photos! Get it warmed up for Paris. I, too, take thousands of photos every time I go. I dare someone to tell me not to! Pas possible!ReplyDelete
Thank you Sabbatical for my new ParisByMetro app!
GREAT travel suggestion.
I'm Loving it.
I love antiques but these are a bit out of my price range!
Fun post!
They are SO out of my price range they shouldn't even let me in there. I had a free pass btwDelete
Fun post Carol. New York is such a fantastic city! So much happening there (Sadly, Seattle can't compete... Yawn.) Unrelated question but I have to ask: Are you in NYC on November 20? If you are, call Carnegie Hall today!!! You do not want to miss this show: Fah-bu-lous Patricia Kaas sings the great Edith Piaf! I can't make it (Thanksgiving week) so you have to be there and report! :-) http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2012/11/20/0800/PM/Patricia-Kaas-Sings-Edith-Piaf/
-- Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Perfect capture of CH.. her makeup is just perfect..:)
No ambition to be an art dealer:)
Jacques is looking forward to his Back Joy.
My husband loves Patricia Kaas.
Hola!!! Cada vez que estoy triste o de mal humor, visito tu blog! Es todo tan lindo que me pone contenta!! BesosReplyDelete
Muchas Grazias Evelyna!!
Love the way you think Amy...Delete
They must perfect their posture while waiting those endless hours waiting for the deep-pocketed buyers to arrive.ReplyDelete
Wow.. that new camera is amazing. Great close up of CH. All that lovely posture. I really do need to get one of those Back joys. I need to find your blog post about where you ordered it. If you could see me slouching right now..not good. No wonder I am spending so much time at the Chiropractors these days.;oReplyDelete
What a fun post, PB ...
Fancy, fish swimming in Barney's windows !
I love NYC - hope to return there next June - it's been too long.
Wow, C.H. looks fantastic!! What an eye Carol!!ReplyDelete
Hi there! Nice post, thanks for sharing a very interesting and informative content, it helps me a lot and to others as well, keep it up!
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Effective Date: 11/01/2008, Docket: RP08-622-000, Status: Effective
First Revised Sheet No. 233 First Revised Sheet No. 233
Superseding: Original Sheet No. 233
Transporter shall not charge Pool Manager a rate for service under
this Rate Schedule except as provided in Section 5.3(b) of the
General Terms and Conditions. Pool Manager is subject to and will
be invoiced for balancing and other fees, penalties and charges
(including for other services provided under other Rate Schedules)
in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions of this
Tariff. If, with respect to all or particular pooling activities,
Transporter has declared curtailment or invoked the provisions of
Section 20 of the General Terms and Conditions, and during one or
more Days in the Service Month Pool Manager's pooling activities
constitute pooling activities that may result in penalties as
described in the notice issued by Transporter under Section 22.7
of the General Terms and Conditions, then Pool Manager shall be
subject to and pay a charge in an amount equivalent to the sum of
the products of:
(i) the quantities by which Pool Manager's pooling activities are
greater or less than the quantities authorized and scheduled by
Transporter, within each of the following ranges:
greater than 2% but less than or equal to 5%;
greater than 5% but less than or equal to 10%; and
greater than 10%;
multiplied by
(ii) the applicable Excess Contract Quantities Rate for each of the
above percentage ranges as specified in Transporter's Statement of
Effective Rates and Charges for Transportation of Gas contained in
this Tariff.
Transporter may waive all or part of any such charges.
Transporter may communicate information about curtailments,
activities under Section 20, and authorized and scheduled
quantities to Pool Manager via Transporter's Internet Web Site or
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BEIJING (AP) — China defended its rules on overseas weapons sales Monday following the release of a report ranking the country fifth in global arms exports.
All Chinese arms sales to foreign countries must adhere strictly to domestic laws as well as U.N. guidelines and other international rules, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a regularly scheduled news conference.
Such sales have to be justified by the legitimate needs of the recipient and must not harm peace, security or stability, either within the country or in the region or world, Hong said.
"China always takes a responsible and cautious attitude toward arms exports," Hong said.
Sweden's Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported Monday that China had overtaken Britain as the world's fifth-largest arms exporter over the five-year period from 2008 to 2012. China had a 5 percent share of global arms exports, up from 2 percent but still far behind leader the United States, with 30 percent, Russia with 26, Germany with 7 percent, and France with six, said the institute, known by its initials, SIPRI.
The volume of Chinese arms exports had risen by 162 percent over the previous five-year period, with sales to close ally Pakistan accounting for much of the growth, the report said.
"China's rise has been driven primarily by large-scale arms acquisitions by Pakistan," the director of SIPRI's Arms Transfers Program Paul Holtom was quoted as saying in a news release. Beyond those sales, other recent deals "indicate that China is establishing itself as a significant arms supplier to a growing number of important recipient states," Holtom said.
China has in recent years gone from importing large amounts of sophisticated Russian weaponry to competing with its former supplier for overseas markets. China competes mainly on price, with relatively simple and inexpensive items such as naval corvettes, rocket systems, and the JF-17 Thunder multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed with Pakistan's air force.


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This smaller Winawood™ side table is great for resting food and drink on in the garden. It looks great with a pair of arm chairs or dining chairs.
Winawood™ garden furniture is all-weather – meaning it can be left outside year round and it will not warp, rot or go brittle - with no need to store or cover it over the winter months. Winawood™ garden furniture is maintenance free so there is no need to oil or stain it. It is designed to stay looking brand new for years to come. All our Winawood™ garden furniture comes with a 2 year guarantee, for your peace of mind.
All our Winawood™ garden furniture is available in a choice of 3 colours – teak, brown and duck egg green.
W49 x D49 x H53cm
When will my item be delivered?
Your item(s) will be delivered within 14 days of your order being placed, however it's often a lot sooner, with many being despatched within 2 days.
If you have a specific date you would prefer, then write it into the "comments" section when you checkout on our website, although we cannot guarantee a date we will try to match it.
If your item is listed as a pre-order then it will be delivered on the approximate date listed on the product page.
Where do we deliver?
Home delivery is included in the price to UK mainland addresses (excluding parts of the Scottish Highlands).
Please note that we can no longer ship items to the Channel Islands or Northern Ireland.
For full details on restricted post codes, see the Post Code section of our delivery page here.
Small Items Can Be Left Safe With Neighbour
If you have ordered a single chair or bench, then it can be left safe with a neighbour if you aren't in.
When placing your order please use the comments box to let us know who the courier could leave your item(s) with safely.
Items can be left on the ground floor of the property, but not carried up stairs or around/over garden fences.
The Day of Delivery
You will receive an email from the courier on the day of your expected delivery to give you a timeslot for that day.
This means you do not have to stay in all day waiting for a delivery to arrive.
In the event that you are not home when the delivery is attempted (and you would prefer it wasn't left safe), the courier will leave a card at your address to arrange another suitable date for delivery.
How Will My Furniture Arrive?
Your furniture will arrive in a box, either carried by a courier if small enough, or for larger orders on a pallet.
Please note that our courier / pallet delivery services do not take items around the back of your house. If you require this then contact us for a quote (via phone: 01455 274748 or email: [email protected]).
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We will be happy to answer any other queries you have about delivery, simply contact us via phone or email.
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We've been in business for over 18 years, with thousands of happy customers, and we're proud of our amazing record of customer service that keeps our loyal customers coming back year after year.
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We've been featured in Gardeners World Live, and Amateur Gardening Magazine.
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"I'm really happy with the bench and will no doubt acquire the matching chair and table at some point in the future!" Amy, August 2018.
"We are very pleased indeed with our bench. It fits in beautifully and is extremely sturdy." Sue, August 2018.
"I am loving it. It is very comfortable. And so easily cleaned." Janet, July 2018.
"It's an excellent product, and so like real wood to look at. However it's great to know there's no more having to treat the old ones every year in future. Would recommend." Bryan, May 2018.
"The bench is really nice and is getting a lot of good comments on the golf course. It was easy to build and handle and looks just as good, if not better that a real wood bench." Angela, May 2018.
"We are very pleased with the bench so far and look forward to using it a lot more now the weather is finally picking up!" Amy, April 2018.
"Our bench is great, we may buy another. Our friends love it too. I've jet washed it down for a new year clean, so easy. Perfect." Yvonne, February 2018.
"We have had two benches from you and I've sent a photo of one of them. Very pleased with the product and service."Jean, January 2018.
"We love it and have two sets. They're good, sturdy and comfortable and of course don't need treating every year, which is a big bonus." Andrew, October 2017.
"Furniture dong well. I was happy with the service provided. Would certainly recommend to my friends." Bruce, July 2017.
"I have a bench and table and am happy with both purchases. No problems (6 months on)." Katy, Feb 2017.
"I am delighted with my Winawood Bench although the summer in Cornwall has meant I haven't used it very much due to the continuous wet weather." Janet, October 2017.
"Fantastic, we love it. Still looks immaculate, just so easy to wipe clean. Very strong and sturdy. Thank you for your great service." Alison, September 2017.
Winawood™ Square Side Table 49cm
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Adrian Gonzalez homered twice and Zack Greinke gave the Los Angeles Dodgers the clutch performance they needed in a 6-4 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday that trimmed St. Louis' lead to 3-2 in the NL championship series.
Carl Crawford and A.J. Ellis also went deep for the Dodgers, who rediscovered their power stroke just in time to save their season. They held in the ninth, when St. Louis scored twice off closer Kenley Jansen before he struck out pinch-hitter Adron Chambers with two on to end it.
The best-of-seven series shifts back to St. Louis for Game 6 on Friday night, when ace Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to start for the Dodgers against rookie Michael Wacha.
When those two squared off in Game 2, the Cardinals won 1-0 on an unearned run.


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Ribsy couldn't resist. He knows everyone's tired of seeing this meme pop up everywhere, but really, this is the perfect way to explain the much misunderstood whippet.
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Ribsy would like to wish all of you - and most especially his Girl - a Happy Valentine's Day.
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Who can say no to these eyes?
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By now, you have seen this commercial. Ribsy wants to post this here on his blog though, so he can watch this over and over again. It's not every day that a whippet enters the mainstream consciousness of awesome.
Also, he wonders if he can rock the AT-AT costume come this Halloween.
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According to Ribsy, a holiday well-spent is a holiday well-slept.
What do YOU want? I'm busy.
Here's Ribsy in the background, trying to catch up on sleep while at his girlfriend Daphne's.
Ribsy hopes you all had a peaceful and restful holiday like he did!
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From his pack to yours, Ribsy wishes you all a very happy holiday season full of treats and merriment.
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NEW: At the Feb. meeting, the Commission approved adding April to the May-July spawning season closure for permit in the Special Permit Zone. The change will go into effect April 1, 2018.
Florida Regulations: (state and federal waters unless specified)
State waters: Hook and line only.
Federal waters: Hook and line and spearing
May possess 1 over 22" included in the per person bag limit
Vessel limit: no more than 2 over 22" per vessel
Special Permit Zone (SPZ)
(South of Cape Florida and Cape Sable)
The Special Permit Zone includes state and federal waters south of Cape Florida in the Atlantic and south of Cape Sable in the Gulf.
The Pompano Endorsement Zone (PEZ) pictured on the map above is a zone created that allows commercial fishermen who hold a pompano endorsement (PE) to use gill nets legally for pompano in federal waters off Florida.
State Waters Harvest Seasons
Habitat and Fishing Tips:
Florida pompano: Florida pompano are common in inshore and nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, along oyster banks, and over grassbeds. They are often in turbid water and may be found in water as deep as 130 feet. Florida pompano feed on mollusks and crustaceans, especially sand fleas. Local movements are influenced by the tide, and seasonal movements are influenced by temperature.
Permit: These coastal fish inhabit tropical grass and sand flats, near reefs and wrecks. Permit have a specialized plate at the back of their mouth that helps them crush hard-shelled animals such as clams and crabs. Anglers cast live crabs to schools of permit hoping to catch one of these line-stripping fish, which also take shrimp, clams and occasionally small fish. Permit are most common in south Florida. This member of the jack family can reach 40 inches and 50 pounds, but most are about 25-pounds.
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Permit: 56 lb 2 oz, caught near Ft. Lauderdale
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Reams probe includes complaints from female employeesBy JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent
December 10. 2013 9:07PM
BRENTWOOD - Female employees at the Rockingham County Attorney's Office have complained about inappropriate comments or touching by their boss, James Reams, dating back to 1999.
Allegations about Reams' conduct came to light Tuesday in a court filing arguing that the embattled county attorney should be allowed to have more information into the attorney general's investigation that began more than a month ago.
Reams, who has been elected to office eight times since 1998, called the allegations made by the female employees "absolutely false."
"My reaction was I was a little surprised," Reams said in an interview on Tuesday. "Clearly, they're saying it's a hostile work environment."
Reams' attorney, Michael Ramsdell, is arguing that the Attorney General's Office should turn over more information regarding their probe so they can challenge the state's decision to temporarily suspend Reams from his prosecutorial duties.
The allegations summarized by Ramsdell include accusations that in 2010, Reams told a former assistant county attorney that her blouse had become unbuttoned and exposed "her brassiere and cleavage."
"The allegation includes that County Attorney Reams touched the assistant county attorney while pointing out the unintended undone button," Ramsdell said in court papers.
Ramsdell said in court papers that the woman did not lodge the original complaint about the incident, and that the woman's recitation of the facts "has changed over time, including originally denying that she was touched during the incident."
That same year, Reams allegedly placed his hand on the thigh of the same employee while they attended a domestic violence conference, according to the court filing.
The incident was investigated, Ramsdell said, "and another person who was present at the conference reported that the alleged event did not happen."
Reams said of those interactions, "I was given an opportunity to address those concerns, and nothing came of them."
In May 1999, a female employee complained to the state Attorney General's Office that Reams called her a "babe" and allegedly commented that "buttoning her top button on a sweater made her look like a 'prude'," according to Ramsdell.
Reams cooperated with an investigation into the matter by the Attorney General's Office, and no action was taken in the case.
Reams admitted to "telling an unwise joke" and claimed that other interactions with the female employee "were taken out of context or were fabrications," Ramsdell said in a court motion.
Other employees have complained that Reams made, "inappropriate remarks about birth control, victims and assistant county attorneys going on trips with him under sexually suggestive conditions," Ramsdell said in court papers.
Reams has also made remarks that he had hoped employees would not become pregnant, and made remarks about women's footwear, according to the court filing.


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Weddings and fashion… Who says the two can't mix? Limerence is a state of mind which results from a romantic attraction to another person (queue butterflies). It's also the name of our latest styled bridal shoot.
I loved working on this shoot because I got to combine elements of fashion hair and makeup styles with this poolside chic wedding. Skincare and makeup breakdown at the end.
For the skincare I used the Hylamide Low-Molecular HA serum to hydrate the skin. I skipped moisturiser and followed with the Deciem Pore Delete primer to even out the skin texture. Hylamide is available from Priceline and online at Adore Beauty.
Base- Marc Jacobs Genius Gel Super-Charged Oil-Free Foundation (available from Sephora Australia, $69) for slight coverage with a beautiful glowing finish.
Highlighter- My current favourite, the Marc Jacobs Glow Stick Glistening Illuminator applied with fingers anywhere I wanted to pick up light- the cheekbones, brow bone, cupid's bow and décolletage (available from Sephora Australia, $38) .
Blush- Always a fan of cream blush for how it melts seamlessly into the skin, I used Korean brand 3ce Cream Blusher (Sephora Australia, $25) and set it with a light dusting of the Marc Jacobs Air Blush powder (Sephora Australia, $39).
Lipstick- What is already a staple in my own arsenal this festive season, I used the Lip & Cheek Stain by The Body Shop ($24.95). A brilliant formula that never dries and gives the most beautiful finish. Comes in a variety of shades and you can layer it to achieve the desired intensity.
I hope you enjoyed our Limerence bridal editorial. If wedding makeup inspiration is what you're looking for, then you might also like the following posts:
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A Waterfall area woman escaped injury when her 2003 Ford truck spun into a snowbank and rolled onto its side on Tuesday, February 23. State police reported the truck, driven by 39- year-old Stacie Keller, then struck a fence and a gate before coming to rest along North Hess Road near the intersection of King Road. Keller's truck was removed from the 6:20 p.m. accident scene by Tin Man Body Shop.
Harassment Charges Pending
Charges of harassment are pending against a Needmore woman following a verbal argument that turned physical at 874 Pleasant Grove Road, Needmore, between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday, February 19. Charges against Crystal Dawn Stanley, 34, will be filed through Magisterial District Judge Carol Jean Johnson in connection with Stanley allegedly harassing a 30- year-old Hancock, Md., woman.
McConnellsburg Man Arrested
Forty-one-year-old Keith Arthur Largent of McConnellsburg was arrested by state police on Wednesday, February 24, for possessing a firearm. State police reported Largent, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a Mossberg shotgun at 2899 Back Run Road, Mc- Connellsburg, during a 6:30 a.m. domestic disturbance. He was apprehended by troopers with assistance from the Mc- Connellsburg Volunteer Fire Co.
Credit Card Fraudulently Used
State police, McConnellsburg, reported an unknown individual used a credit card belonging to the Fulton County Area Vocational-Technical School of McConnellsburg to make purchases over the Internet between December 3, 2009, and February 23, 2010.
Dog Found
State police, McConnellsburg, found a small, brown and grey dachshund/hound mix along Cito Road near Great Cove Golf Course on Thursday, February 25, at 2 p.m. The owner of the dog is asked to contact Trooper Roher at the Mc- Connellsburg barracks by calling 717-485-3131.
McConnellsburg Man Cited For Harassment
Thirty-six-year-old Tracey Allan Hann of McConnellsburg has been charged with harassment as a result of an incident at the Sheetz convenience store in McConnellsburg on Tuesday, February 23. At 11:30 p.m. Hann allegedly called a 49-year-old Mc- Connellsburg woman a vulgar name. State police added that in the past Hann has routinely referred to the female in a vulgar manner while in public.
Screen Door Damaged
A screen on the front door of 637 East Pine Street, McConnellsburg, was cut between 8:20 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. The victim is a 51- year-old female. Anyone having additional information regarding this case of mischief is asked to call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Barnett at 717-485-3131.
Access Device Fraud Investigated
A total of $79.50 was removed from a bank account belonging to a 43-year-old Warfordsburg area man between February 23 and 26. Anyone with further information pertinent to this case should contact Fulton County Crime Solvers by calling 717-485- 5771 or Trooper Carper at 717- 485-3131.
Woman Charged With Harassment
A Needmore woman faces charges of harassment after she allegedly sent two text messages to a 34-year-old Smithville, Mo., woman on Sunday, February 28, at 5:30 p.m. State police reported Bobbi Jo Chilcote has been cited in connection with the case that occurred at 423 Pleasant Grove Road in Belfast Township.
Guns Stolen
Multiple guns were stolen during a burglary at 3559 Pleasant Grove Road, Needmore, on Friday, February 26. The victim, a 34-year-old Needmore man, informed state police burglars entered his Belfast Township residence after breaking out the front door window between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. The burglar then proceeded to steal three rifles and a pistol. Among the items taken were a Springfield 1911A1 45 cal. pistol, model 70 Winchester 300 rifle with AccuShot scope, a model 70 Winchester 30-30 lever action rifle with Tasco scope and a model 1500 Howa 30-06 Springfield rifle with Nikko scope. Anyone with further information concerning this break-in is asked to call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717- 485-5771 or Trooper Bartlett at 717-485-3131.
Accident Leads To DUI Charges
A nonreportable accident along Route 522 not far from the intersection of Sheepskin Hollow Road has led to charges of driving under the influence being filed against a McConnellsburg man. State police, McConnellsburg, have charged Shawn Edward Laman, 38, with drunk driving after his vehicle crashed into a snowbank on Saturday, February 20, at 2:45 p.m.
Juvenile Charged With Throwing Snowballs
State police have charged a 15-year-old McConnellsburg boy with disorderly conduct in connection with allegations he intentionally threw snowballs at 655 East Maple Street, Mc- Connellsburg Borough, on Sunday, February 28, at 8:30 p.m.
Hit-And-Run Reported
A 2003 Ford Taurus suffered damage to the passenger side door when it was hit by an unknown vehicle while parked between Market Street and West Spruce Street in McConnellsburg Borough on Thursday, February 25, at 3 p.m. Anyone having additional information concerning this hit-and-run accident should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Remeikas at 717-485-3131.
Charges Pending In Crash
Charges are pending in connection with a two-vehicle collision along the 200 block of Lincoln Way East in McConnellsburg Borough on Thursday, February 25. According to state police, 19-year-old Chelsea Ann Mc- Donald of McConnellsburg failed to yield to a 2000 Dodge Neon driven by Jessica Leigh Reimold, 18, also of McConnellsburg, while pulling out of an alley onto Lincoln Way East.
Reimold was not wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries during the 6 p.m. accident. McDonald was wearing a seat belt and was not harmed.
Dog Shot
A medium-sized lab mix sustained a gunshot wound along Heeter Road in Wells Township at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 25. Anyone having further information pertinent to this incident of cruelty to animals should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Remeikas at 717-485-3131.
Lawn Damaged
State police reported a darkcolored pickup truck became stuck in a front yard located on the 700 block of Lions Club Park Drive in Todd Township on February 18 at 4:30 p.m. The driver managed to free the vehicle but caused approximately $150 in damage to the lawn.
State police added a suspect has been identified, and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone having additional information regarding this case should call Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Remeikas at 717-485-3131.
Vehicle Mirror Damaged
The left side mirror of a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer owned by a Needmore woman was struck by an unknown vehicle, according to state police. The Blazer was parked along South Second Street in the McConnellsburg Borough when the hit-and-run occurred on Monday, March 1, at 10:45 a.m.
Windows Broken
Two windows were broken at Carbaugh's Coin Laundry in the McConnellsburg Borough between 1 p.m. on February 26 and 5 p.m. on March 1. The windows, which were located on the west side of the building, were valued at $100 each. Anyone with further information related to this incident of mischief is urged to contact Fulton County Crime Solvers at 717-485-5771 or Trooper Wadsworth at 717-485-3131.


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In 2012 the NAS invited twenty members to become NAS Friends. The aim of the NAS Friends scheme was to raise £10,000 to pay for the design and launch of a new website in 2013 to serve as the Society's online profile for the future as well as new online booking for events, membership subscriptions, improved shop, the ability to make secure online payments, as well as the new look member's area.
In return for £500.00 the twenty NAS Friends were eligible to receive the NAS Newsletter and IJNA as well as all other member's discounts for 20 years. NAS Friends are also eligible to attend NAS Fellows events organised from time to time, with the first being a behind the scenes private tour of the British Museum held in March 2013.
Whilst the NAS Friends scheme is now closed it is possible that the NAS will reopen the scheme in years to come to raise funds for other future important developments such as improved library resources for members. If you would be interested in becoming an NAS Friend in the future please do contact us.


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A Study of WR 6026 in the Treatment of Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) in HIV-Infected Patients
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000863
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : August 31, 2001
Last Update Posted : April 2, 2012
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|Condition or disease
|Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii HIV Infections
|Drug: Sitamaquine
|Phase 2
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|45 participants
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Study of WR 6026 for Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia in People With HIV Infection
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|July 1998
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Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication:
- Any medications not listed as excluded will be permitted on study.
[ AS PER AMENDMENT 4/11/97:PCP prophylaxis is permitted if initiated after the Day 21 evaluation has been completed.]
Patients must have:
- Documented HIV infection.
- Documented PCP.
- On a room air ABG, the PO2 value greater than or equal to 70 mm Hg and the (A-a) DO2 less than 35 mm Hg.
- Signed informed consent from parent or legal guardian for those patients less than 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:
- Known hypersensitivity to quinolines.
- If patient is unwilling or unable to discontinue other medications with anti-PCP activity during the treatment period of this study.
Concurrent Medication:
- Any patient unwilling or unable to discontinue other medications with anti-PCP activity during the treatment period of this study (e.g., TMP/SMX, sulfonamides, dapsone, pentamidine, trimetrexate, atovaquone, clindamycin, azithromycin, pyrimethamine, primaquine).
- Methemoglobinemia-producing agents (dapsone, primaquine, sulfonamides, chloroquine, nitrofurantoin, nitrates and nitrites).
Patients with the following prior conditions or symptoms are excluded:
- History of G6PD deficiency, hemoglobin M abnormality, or NAD methemoglobin reductase deficiency.
Prior Medication:
- More than 24 hours receipt of anti-PCP treatment for the current episode of PCP. Receipt of prior PCP prophylaxis is permitted, as long as it is discontinued at study entry.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00000863
|United States, Alabama
|Alabama Therapeutics CRS
|Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
|United States, Hawaii
|Queens Med. Ctr.
|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96816
|Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, Leahi Hosp.
|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96816
|United States, Illinois
|Northwestern University CRS
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
|Weiss Memorial Hosp.
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60640
|United States, Indiana
|Indiana Univ. School of Medicine, Infectious Disease Research Clinic
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
|Indiana Univ. School of Medicine, Wishard Memorial
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
|Methodist Hosp. of Indiana
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
|United States, New York
|SUNY - Buffalo, Erie County Medical Ctr.
|Buffalo, New York, United States, 14215
|NY Univ. HIV/AIDS CRS
|New York, New York, United States, 10016
|United States, Ohio
|Univ. of Cincinnati CRS
|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45267
|The Ohio State Univ. AIDS CRS
|Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
|Study Chair:
|Dohn M
|Study Chair:
|Petty B
|Study Chair:
|Black J
|Study Chair:
|Frame P
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00000863 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
11289 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES Registry Number )
|First Posted:
|August 31, 2001 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|April 2, 2012
|Last Verified:
|March 2012
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis carinii
Administration, Oral
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Respiratory Tract Infections
Lung Diseases, Fungal
Pneumocystis Infections


text: In The Shop: Roller Chain Rules January 6, 2013 08:10 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Dan Anderson Farm Journal Columnist Email When is a roller chain worn out? According to manufacturers, a chain should be replaced when it measures 2% longer than its original length. To check a chain, lay it on a flat surface and push the links together to shorten it as much as possible. Note the length, then pull the chain to full length. Using the 2% guideline, a 60" roller chain justifies replacement when it has "gained" 1.2" in length and measures 61.2". Chain wear is unavoidable, but it can be significantly reduced with lubrication. In the old days, it was common for our grandfathers to remove chains from corn pickers, planters and other equipment and soak them during the winter in a bucket of used engine oil. That strategy is actually a good way to extend the life of roller chains. Tests show that plain ol' 30W engine oil is an effective lubricant for chains if allowed to fully seep between rollers and side plates. But it takes time to soak chains and it creates a mess when they sling oil after re-installation, so many farmers now use spray-type chain lubricants. The right way to extend chain life. Spray lubricants work well if applied correctly. Run the machine to warm the chain, then apply lube while the chain is running at a low number of revolutions per minute. Aim the stream of lubricant between the ends of the rollers and side plates and at the edges of the side plates, on the inside of the chain's "run." The goal is for the centrifugal force of the chain moving around the sprockets to force the lubricant outward, between the pins, rollers and side plates. Spraying lube on a non-running, cold roller chain is better than nothing, but it minimizes the opportunity to get lubrication and rust protection deep between pins, rollers and side plates. How do you know if a chain is well lubed? Disassemble its master link. If the link's pins slide easily, the chain is in good shape. If the pins are dry, rusty or galled, the chain needs lubrication—and might have suffered enough damage to justify replacement. Replacement considerations. When replacing roller chains, take care to correctly install half-links and master links. Install half-links with the narrow end toward the direction of rotation. Install master links with the open end of the clip facing away from the direction of travel. Worn, "hooked" sprockets can dramatically shorten the life of a chain. If the sprockets aren't visibly hooked and if the chain's rollers fit snugly between the teeth of the sprockets, it's a farmer's judgment call whether to replace the chain. There are always exceptions to any rule, and planter drive-wheel sprockets are an exception to the "snug fit" rule. Those sprockets, mounted on the sides of planter frame wheels, often run in dirt, trash or mud and are designed with tapered teeth that fit loosely against the chain's rollers. In a perfect world, chains would be lubricated daily. In the real world, operating conditions often determine the frequency of lubrication. Slow-moving chains in a dry, dusty environment (such as planter seed unit drive chains) usually function well if they are run "dry." It's critical, however, to generously lubricate those chains before storage or if the planter is going to sit outside through a spring rain. The high-speed drive chains that are common on combines, balers and other farm equipment are protected from direct exposure to grit and dirt by their location or protective shielding and can survive with sporadic lubrication—but any chain lasts longer if it is kept well lubed. The exception is conveyor chains, which are constantly exposed to crops and crop materials. Any lubrication that is added to conveyor chains is quickly rubbed away by the crops and materials, so the chain operates dry by default. The only time there is a benefit to lubricating a conveyor chain is prior to winter storage; this can significantly increase its life span. Cool Tool Chain breakers come in a variety of sizes and designs. Some require wrenches to turn and press out the pins on roller chains. This version incorporates handles in its design, so there's no need to rummage in the toolbox for appropriatesized wrenches. Prices range: $40 to $50. Be sure to visit Dan's "In The Shop" blog at www.FarmJournal.com, where he'll share more tips and insights. Send comments and story suggestions to email@example.com. Back to news


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Morgan Prescott interview
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 4:20 p.m.
The Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department contacted the local authorities in New Sarpy, Louisiana for assistance in locating Morgan Prescott. Deputy David Montaigne of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department visited the Prescott residence in New Sarpy to interview Mr. Prescott and, pursuant to a Judge's Order, impound Mr. Prescott's Chevrolet Silverado for forensic examination in the Monica Drum homicide investigation. The St. Charles Sheriff's Department was already familiar with Prescott, as he has been arrested on several occasions on such charges as public intoxication, urinating in public, drunk and disorderly, disturbing the peace, and simple battery.
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department provided this transcript of the interview.
- Deputy David Montaigne
- Morgan Prescott
Deputy Montaigne: Mr. Prescott? I'm Deputy Montaigne from the Sheriff's Department. I'd like to talk to you about your pickup truck.
Morgan Prescott: What about it?
Deputy Montaigne: Do you think I could come inside to talk about this?
Morgan Prescott: What for?
Deputy Montaigne: I just thought we might be more comfortable.
Morgan Prescott: I'm plenty comfortable right here.
Deputy Montaigne: OK, then. About your truck. Do you still have the blue and white Silverado?
Morgan Prescott: Yeah.
Deputy Montaigne: Is that it over there?
Morgan Prescott: No, that's my other blue and white Silverado.
Deputy Montaigne: Spare me the sarcasm, Mr. Prescott. Where did you get that truck?
Morgan Prescott: Why?
Deputy Montaigne: Because, Mr. Prescott, that's what I want to know. We can always conduct this interview down at the Sheriff's Office, if you prefer.
Morgan Prescott: I got the truck from Dave.
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This morning Brian Ward and I recorded Episode 37 of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience. It was our first-ever live podcast broadcast, and it went smoothly except for a minute or two when we lost Brian. The interviews with John Thune and Michael Barone are not to be missed; we talked about the aftermath of last week's election and the impending negotiations over taxes and spending. We concluded with two This Week In Gatekeeping winners, both of which originated in the Petraeus-Broadwell-Kelley fiasco, and one of which is R-rated. We also welcomed our second listener-guest, who won the Secret Word contest last time. She is a San Francisco conservative who listens to HWX to ward off loneliness. It is, I think, one of our best shows ever.
You can listen to the podcast by playing it right here, or you can go to Ricochet to download or subscribe to the podcast in various ways, or you can hit the subscribe button in the graphic above to subscribe on iTunes or elsewhere. Or you can use Stitcher. There are many ways to experience the Hinderaker-Ward Experience, but I think the best is by subscribing on iTunes. That way, you never have to worry about missing an episode.


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Are you interested in naming the new elementary school that will be constructed on Graves Road in Hockessin?
Do you want to have a say in naming the new elementary school that will soon break ground on Graves Road in Hockessin?
The Red Clay School District is asking members of the community to participate in the naming process, by nominating a significant educator or member of the Red Clay Community.
The name of the building may also specify a geographic region served by the building.
The district will be accepting nominations for names until and February 1, 2013.
After the nomination period, a committee including Red Clay employees and community members will evaluate the names and make a recommendation to the Red Clay School Board.
The new K-5 school was part of a major capital referendum approved by voters in February 2012. During the referendum, the district committed to an open and transparent process for the capital projects and we are excited to involve the community in this exciting project.
The school is scheduled to open for the 2015 school year, but groundbreaking is expected during the summer of 2013.
Nominations must be accompanied by the following:
100 signatures from individuals in the community who support the effort Two letters of support from state legislators who represent the Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictFive letters of recommendation from community members including current/previous Red Clay employees, residents of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, and current/former students of the Red Clay Consolidated School District (or its component districts prior to 1981)According to Ted Ammann, Assistant Superintendent/District Operations, two nominations have already been received. William Cooke Elementary, which would be named after the former principal at Brandywine Springs as well as Forest Oak Elementary. The second suggestion received was Graves Road Elementary. "The submitter felt that would make it easier to find the school," Ammann said.
For more information on how to submit a name for the new school and supporting documentation, visit http://www.edline.net/pages/RedClay/Facilities/News/Whats_In_A_Name. You can also email Ted Ammann, Assistant Superintendent/District Operations, at email@example.com.


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In the past, the use of DNA to solve property crimes seemed like a poor investment — particularly if only the cost of an individual
episode (and its related investigative costs) were considered. NIJ funded the Urban Institute to look at the effectiveness
of performing DNA analysis of biological evidence collected from property crime scenes in five jurisdictions: Los Angeles,
Topeka, Denver, Phoenix and Orange County (Calif.).
Inspired by the United Kingdom's successful experience in using DNA to solve property crimes, the NIJ field experiment looked beyond the individual and immediate property offense to the possible arrest of a high-rate
offender. NIJ funding supported the purchase of supplies and equipment, as well as expenses of additional law enforcement
personnel, prosecutors, crime laboratory personnel and outside DNA analysis services.
The results of the NIJ study challenge the belief that collecting and analyzing DNA evidence in property crimes is cost prohibitive.
The study demonstrated that collecting DNA in property crimes, such as burglaries, is cost effective and dramatically increases
the numbers of burglary suspects identified. The Urban Institute evaluation suggests that DNA collected from a property crime
scene not only has the potential to prevent future property and violent crimes, but more burglars and serious violent offenders
can be brought to justice, leading to safer communities.
See the full report The DNA Field Experiment: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Use of DNA in the Investigation of High-Volume Crimes (pdf, 164
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Coach Mike Krzyzewski praised the poise and polish Jabari Parker displayed during Duke�s season opener, calling the freshman forward�s performance in last week�s demolition of Davidson a first-class college basketball initiation.
Everything turns infinitely steeper tonight, especially the exterior forces, when Duke meets Kansas beneath the concentration of the national spotlight.
Parker returns to his hometown, Chicago, and waiting there will be heaps of hype and attention � and ESPN cameras � focused on his individual matchup with Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins, regardless if they actually defend one another.
�A lot of energy is going to be there,� Parker said.
And no doubt scores of NBA scouts. At the moment, Wiggins and Parker, in that order, are widely projected to be the top two selections in the 2014 draft.
Parker, who starred at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, was considered the consensus No. 1 high school prospect until Wiggins reclassified in October 2012 and leapfrogged him in the recruiting rankings.
After his comprehensive Duke debut of 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field (3-for-3 from 3-point range) and six rebounds four nights ago, Parker downplayed this approaching meeting with Wiggins.
He said he�s plenty �used to playing back home� and pointed out several times that with top-ranked Kentucky and second-ranked Michigan State tangling on the same court prior to Duke and Kansas, tonight creates the feel of the NCAA Tournament�s elite level.
�I think, right now, it�s like a preseason Final Four,� Parker said. �Coming in, the programs all have a historical background of doing good.�
Meanwhile, just a few feet away in the Duke locker room, forward Rodney Hood, another budding Blue Devils star, expressed confidence in Parker�s ability to handle tonight�s demands.
�When the lights come on, he�s that type of guy,� Hood said.
Wiggins hit two 3s and finished with 16 points and three steals in Kansas� 80-63 victory against Louisiana-Monroe to open the season.
Both Parker and Wiggins are 6-foot-8 small forward types who can be adept at facing the basket offensively and working on the wings.
Parker�s combination of size and diverse skills was striking in the opening two minutes against Davidson, when, on Duke�s first three possessions, he drilled a jumper at the edge of the free-throw line, posted up and whipped an assist to a cutting Amile Jefferson and then buried a 3-pointer from the corner.
But while the athletic Wiggins prowls the perimeter tonight, the Blue Devils might need the 235-pound Parker�s sturdy frame inside on defense, given Kansas� four rotation players who are 6-8 or taller, including the bruising 6-9 Tarik Black and 7-footer Joel Embiid.
�I think Wiggins is amazingly talented, but they�re huge. They have a huge team,� Krzyzewski said of the Jayhawks. �And a lot of people feel their big kid who comes off the bench (Embiid) is the top prospect in the country for the pros.
�So we�re going to play against a lot of guys who are NBA talents. � I think it�s amazing preparation for postseason on November 12th.�
Who: No. 4 Duke (1-0) vs. No. 5 Kansas (1-0)
When: 10 tonight (ESPN)
Where: United Center, Chicago
Series: Duke leads 7-2 and has won four of the last five meetings, including the most recent one, the final of the 2011 Maui Invitational


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Scilab in the press
We talk about Scilab in No. 175 September-October of French "CAD Magazine"
Following Teratec Forum that took place last June, CAD Magazine publishes an article in its latest issue entitled "HPC: facilitate access to computing resources" in which Scilab is cited as the open source alternative of the forum.
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Justin Bieber Launches 'Girlfriend Sing-Off' Contest
Justin Bieber wants your 'Girlfriend.' Calm down, teenage boys who happen to have Beliebers for girlfriends. The singer is not trying to steal your GF. He has his own named Selena Gomez.
In honor of his second, forthcoming fragrance 'Girlfriend,' he wants Beliebers to create their own version of his hit 'Boyfriend,' changing it to 'Girlfriend.' The prize is enough to make a fan shriek and pass out: the chance to meet The Biebs.
In a video message, the singer, wearing an oversized white t-shirt that reads 'Doing Real Stuff Sucks,' says,"My new fragrance is called 'Girlfriend' and I wanted to do this whole idea where my fans will basically take my song 'Boyfriend' and make it into their own 'Girlfriend' version. Make your own version, rewrite it however you want to. I'll pick the best one and fly that person out to one of my concerts and have a meet and greet and stuff. It'll be fun, so make your own video right now. And I love you."
Don't pass out, Beliebers, because your hero is offering a chance to meet him and because he said he loves you. Get to work creating your own swagged out version of 'Girlfriend.' Swag is crucial. Na na na na, yeah, girl!
Below is The Biebs' tweet about how the new scent is incorporated into his upcoming NBC special.
im doing a contest for the new fragrance #GIRLFRIEND that will air on TV during my special. Get in here -viddy.it/LhkmcR
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Fri 8th Mar 2013 16:13 UTC
Mark Shuttleworth: "I simply have zero interest in the crowd who wants to be different. Leet. 'Linux is supposed to be hard so it's exclusive' is just the dumbest thing that a smart person could say." He's right. Lots of interesting insights in this blog post - I may not agree with everything Ubuntu does, but at least it's doing something.