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This Los Angeles-based duo has been making children sing dance joyfully since the mid-1980s.
Music: Greg and Steve
This Los Angeles-based duo has been making children sing dance joyfully since the mid-1980s. Greg Scelsa and Steve Millang, originally from Orange County, got part of their start in Stockton. They helped pioneer the popularity of children's music and have sold multiple millions of copies of their 18 CDs. Their newest one, "Bounce and Boogie," includes more of their typically enthusiastic and educational tunes. They're still so popular here that all three of their shows are sell-outs. Today-Fri., Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 33 W. Alpine Ave., Stockton. (209) 951-6822.
Music: Nick Fryer Trio
Guitarist Fryer is joined by Josh Quinlan (saxophone) and Joel Thompson (drums) as this weekly jazz series resumes. Joe Mazzaferro sits in on trumpet. 7 p.m. Take 5 Jazz at the Brew, 157 W. Adams St., Stockton. $10; $5, students. (209) 464-2739.
Theater: "4000 Miles"
Time magazine ranked this comic drama as the No. 1 play of 2012. It's about the treasured moments in the process of aging. 8 p.m.; also 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. American Conservatory Theater, 415 Geary St., S.F. $25-$120. (415) 749-2228.
Opera: "La Traviata"
As a part of its 30th anniversary, the Townsend Opera Players are staging an updated version of Giuseppi Verdi's classic three-act opera from 1863. In this San Francisco re-setting, the 1980s AIDS epidemic is a central theme. A courtesan contracts the disease and a playboy falls in love with her, Their forbidden romance is stricken by heartbreak during a scary and transformational time in the country's history. Liisa Davila and Mathew Edwardsen sing the lead roles. 7:30 p.m.; also noon Sun. Gallo Center, 1000 I St., Modesto. $10-$59.
Movie: "The Breakfast Club"
Directed by John Hughes, this 1985 film - set during high-school detentions - brought Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson and Ally Sheedy to prominence. 7 p.m. Grand Theatre, 715 Central Ave., Tracy. (209) 831-6858.
Film: Oscar-nominated short films
This mini-festival includes animated, live-action and documentary films, ranging in length from two to 28 minutes. Through Feb. 7, State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto. $8. (209) 527-4697.
Music: Resident Artist Series
University of the Pacific faculty members get to demonstrate how it's done during this regular series of concerts. This time, Patti Shands (clarinet), violinists Igor Veligan and Ann Miller, Igor Fedotov (viola) and Vickie Erhlich (cello) perform Felix Mendelssohn's String Quartet in D Major; Dmitri Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 3 and Bernard Herrmann's "Souvenirs de Voyage." 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, University of the Pacific. $5; $8, seniors/students. (209) 946-2415.
Music: Treume
This Manteca rock band is led by Gordon Kennedy, former singer and guitarist in Peace Pipe. Stockton's Clockwork Hero and Zephyr Man along with Paranoid Drags, from Ceres, join him. 7 p.m. Plea for Peace Center, 630 E. Weber Ave., Stockton. $5.
Music: Jazz
Vocalist Bob Stanley is backed by Julio Giraroli (piano), Ken Rabiroff (guitar), Bill Hoffman (acoustic bass) and Kirk Hooper (percussion) perform, 1 p.m. Heritage Oak Winery, 10112 E. Woodbridge Road. Free. (209) 986-2763.
Music: University Concert Band
Nicolas Fraire does most of the conducting during this 60-minute program. "They've come a long ways," Fraire, a San Jose native and graduate of the University of Puget Sound, says of the 50 student musicians. "This is a big stretch, especially since they're the most experienced group. It's been a good challenge. This is not a small amount of music. It's encouraging." That includes "An Original Suite" by Gordon Jacob; "On a Hymn Song of Lowell Mason" by David Holsinger; "Crystals" by Thomas Duffy and "Folk Dances" by Dmitri Shostakovich. 2:30 p.m. Sun. Faye Spanos Concert Hall, University of the Pacific. $5-$8. (209) 946-2415.
Music: Keyes
A "screamo-punk" band from San Diego teams with Modesto's Indian Taker and Word of Man along with My Iron Lung, from Seattle. 7 p.m. Mon. Plea for Peace Center, 630 E. Weber Ave., Stockton. $5.
Music: Josh Groban
The big-voiced singer performs songs from his new "All That Grows" album in high-definition during this live concert from New York's Allen Room. 7:30 p.m. Mon. Stockton City Centre Stadium 16. $15. Fandango.com.


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"Kitchen's closed." Whether prompted by insomnia or intoxication, if you're out past midnight and hungry, hearing those two words from your server are about as damning as it gets. Luckily, plenty of bars and restaurants are offering either a condensed version of their main menu or the whole shebang well past usual closing times. Here's where you can snack on sushi, curry popcorn and other nibbles to make the dead of night a little more delicious.
The Purple Pig
500 N. Michigan Ave. 312-464-1744
You won't get any abbreviated options at this Mag Mile wine bar, which serves its full menu all day and recently bumped back its closing time. "We're ready to go for people who are just getting off work and are looking for something to eat of substance—or maybe went to a movie or the theater and just want a little bite," chef Jimmy Bannos Sr. said. Options range from hearty fare such as the Berkshire pork chop with fava beans and Greek yogurt ($18) to roasted corn salad with mushrooms, walnuts and fried rosemary ($8).
Kitchen open until: Midnight Sunday-Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Red Door
2118 N. Damen Ave. 773-697-7221
At this Bucktown bar, you can snack on complimentary gourmet popcorn seasoned with roasted garlic, curry, espresso and other flavors or, if it's a Thursday night, order a $3 homemade tamale. Two types are offered each week; recent options have ranged from Moroccan lamb with feta cheese to corned beef and cabbage, served open-faced in a corn husk. "They're the perfect snack because you can hold it in your hand, and they're boldly flavored," chef Troy Graves said.
Kitchen open until: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday for popcorn and 3 a.m. Saturday; late-night tamales from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday
Hash House A Go Go
1212 N. State Pkwy. 312-202-0994
This Gold Coast spot's filling late-night fare is ideal "whether you want something to fill you up to prevent a hangover the next morning or want a late dinner," managing partner Brad Gold said. Choose from a massive platter of chicken and bacon waffles ($15.95), a crab cake served over chilled basil pesto pasta ($9.95) or sage fried chicken eggs Benedict ($15.95).
Kitchen open until: 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday
The Savoy
1408 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-698-6925
The Savoy's late-night menu kicks off at 10 p.m. and includes popular lunch and dinner picks like coconut-red curry mussels ($12) with toasted sourdough. Some dishes have undergone a midnight makeover: The lobster roll ($14), for example, is served with a salad at lunch but comes with cocktail-friendly curly fries at night. Decadent desserts served late include whipped peanut butter pie with an Oreo crust ($7) and homemade beet ice cream ($5).
Kitchen open until: Midnight Sunday-Thursday; 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Stout Barrel House & Galley
642 N. Clark St. 312-475-1390
Stumbling distance away from River North's bumpin' clubs, this polished pub serves about a dozen dishes into the early hours of the morning, including tuna tacos ($12) and a fried egg-topped burger ($15). For something more bite-sized, go for the white cheddar and arugula sliders ($4 each), which you can order crowned with a quail egg. For a group, sliders are also available to-go in packs of five, ten, 15, 30, or "whatever amount you want to do," manager Colin Mewhirter said.
Kitchen open until: 2 a.m. Monday and Sunday and 3 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday
1009 N. Rush St. 312-660-3111
This recently opened Gold Coast eatery has a fish-focused midnight menu that includes more than a dozen sashimi selections, signature maki and shared plates such as tempura-fried seasonal vegetables ($10) and pineapple shrimp sweet-and-sour skewer ($8).
Kitchen open until: 1:30 a.m. daily
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Hi All
I live on a farm and have a huge dam wall next to the house. I have a few single and 3phase squirrel cage electric motors lying on the farm. Want to convert then to vertical wind generators.
At the moment my renewable energy is as follows:
24 x 600AH lead acid batteries
2kw of solar cells
6 KVA 48Volt inverter
Anybody has ideas on how to convert squirrel cage motors to generators????


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Nashua school officials debate future of booksBy SIMON RIOS
Union Leader Correspondent
February 06. 2013 9:35PM
NASHUA - The board of education is discussing its strategic three-year plan and a series of changes aimed at boosting student and teacher performance from next year until 2016-2017 school year.
The administration is seeking $165,000 this year to promote student literacy, a number that would remain steady in 2015 and 2016. If the budget is approved, the funds would be used to purchase hard-copy books for classrooms throughout the district.
But board member David Murotake said he wonders about the prudence of investing in books in the context of the "21st-century classroom."
"A lot of students are much more motivated to read if they can read it on their netbook or their iPad," Murotake said at a workshop meeting on Monday. "On the other hand, there are people who really hate using ebook readers and would rather touch a book."
The proposed changes - which include not only literacy but stretch across math, science and social studies - are part of the superintendent's 2014 budget and would cost $383,000.
Thomas Vaughn, who chairs the committee, recalled how much he valued libraries when he was in school.
"Are we saying we don't really need those libraries?" Vaughn said in reference to the amount being allocated to improve classroom libraries.
"If I were a librarian in the district, I would be a little jealous," he said.
Dennis Ryder, the board's senior member, said at Monday's budget committee meeting that he doesn't think hard-copy books are going to be around in 30 or 40 years.
"The kids even read the newspaper on computers," he said.
Ryder reminded the board that it's all about the students, who prefer electronic devices over books.
"It's not what we want; it's what they want," he said. "Ask the younger ones, see what they think. They're the future."
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Althea Sheaff said libraries already exist in classrooms, where teachers loan out the books. "There's certainly a need for books," she said.
Superintendent Mark Conrad said the three-year strategic planning process is still in its preliminary phases and that the board's comments will be taken into account as it develops further.
Board member Steven Haas also spoke on behalf of books. "I like to read a book and hold it, and I think there's a lot of people that still do."
"I still firmly believe that hard, tangible books have value in our classrooms and in our libraries," he said.
Haas said free apps might be available, but the electronic device is not free.
Member William Mosher also weighed in on the side of books. "Another wonderful thing about a book is that it doesn't need to be recharged."
Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Seusing said nothing has been allocated for science in the strategic planning budget for 2014.
She said the iPads approved by the board of education for sixth-grade science classes last year cost about $170,000. Though the original plan was to expand the acquisition of iPads in subsequent years, she said it is still unclear whether the administration considers the first round of iPads to have been a success.
"We've decided we'd rather hold off for a year to purchase, to ascertain the effectiveness of the iPad with the science students," she said. "I'm not totally confident yet that that's the device that we want to have for science."
According to the three-year plan, $238,000 could be allocated for science improvement in 2015, and $198,000 the following year.
The district also seeks to purchase new Algebra 2 textbooks, along with iPads that would serve as loaners for students without access to electronic device. Social studies books are the only other textbooks that would be replaced next school year.


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UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center celebrates survivors
Week-long celebration concludes with a picnic
Posted May 23, 2012
Each year, cancer survivors around the country celebrate National Cancer Survivor's Day with events to honor their journeys through the disease and their survivorship. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center will mark the occasion with a week of free activities for survivors and their families.
The first event, "Moving Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment," takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, in the Comprehensive Cancer Center auditorium. The "Learn at Lunch" lecture will be presented by Marlene M. von Friederichs-Fitzwater, assistant professor of hematology and oncology and director of the cancer center's Outreach Research and Education Program. Her talk will explore ways to manage physical and emotional changes after treatment, follow-up medical care and relationships.
The second event, on Thursday, May 31, is "Survivorship is Sweet," an afternoon tea from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in classroom 2030 of the Facilities Support Services Building, 4800 2nd Ave. in Sacramento. Breast cancer survivors are invited to celebrate and learn about the WeCARE! Breast Cancer Peer Navigator Program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and survivors trained as "cancer coaches." Light refreshments, tea and lemonade will be served.
Schedule of events on the Sacramento campus of UC Davis
May 29: Lecture on "Moving Forward — Life After Cancer Treatment"
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center auditorium
May 31: "Survivorship is Sweet" afternoon tea
Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Location: Facilities Support Services Building classroom 2030
June 2: Cancer Survivor's Picnic
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: In front of the Facilities Support Services Building
The final survivor's week event is the picnic on Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lively celebration includes a BBQ lunch for the first 250 registered participants, information booths for people interested in support groups and community advocacy, and a special hands-on workshop creating circles of survivorship with oncology nurse and healing arts educator, Terri Wolf. Crafts and other activities for children also will be available. The event this year takes place front of the Facilities Support Services Building at 4800 Second Ave. in Sacramento.
For more information or to register for any of the events, contact Patti Robinson at 916-734-0823 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center serving the Central Valley and inland Northern California, a region of more than 6 million people. Its specialists provide compassionate, comprehensive care for more than 9,000 adults and children every year, and access to more than 150 clinical trials at any given time. Its innovative research program engages more than 280 scientists at UC Davis, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Jackson Laboratory (JAX West), whose scientific partnerships advance discovery of new tools to diagnose and treat cancer. Through the Cancer Care Network, UC Davis collaborates with a number of hospitals and clinical centers throughout the Central Valley and Northern California regions to offer the latest cancer care. Its community-based outreach and education programs address disparities in cancer outcomes across diverse populations. For more information, visit cancer.ucdavis.edu.


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The latest on the fallout from Superstorm Sandy, which hit the East Coast last week.
— GAS RATIONING: Sandy's power failures and damage complicated fuel deliveries and created a gas crunch. A rationing system based on even or odd license plate numbers went into effect Friday in New York City and Long Island, nearly a week after New Jersey instituted a similar system.
— POWER OUTAGES: A wintry storm that hit the region this week created some new outages. But for the first time in 11 days, nearly all Connecticut residents and businesses have their power back on. Fewer than 20,000 New York City customers were in the dark. New Jersey still had 253,000 customers without power and Long Island nearly 200,000. That's down from a total of 5.5 million in all three states at the height of Sandy.
— TRAVEL: The Queens-Midtown Tunnel, a major automotive route linking Manhattan to points east, reopened Friday after being flooded by Sandy's storm surge. A major auto tunnel linking Brooklyn to Manhattan is still out of commission. The New York City subway continues working toward full service.
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Band name: Scattered Trees
Sound: The indie-rock quintet's sophomore album, "Sympathy," pairs singer-songwriter Nate Eiesland's heart-heavy words with musical backdrops that shift from mournful (the Coldplay-esque "Love and Leave") to propulsive ("Four Days Straight," which sounds like a downtrodden spin on Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out").
Need to know: Scattered Trees crafted the bruising "Sympathy" following the sudden passing of frontman Nate Eiesland's father. Expect a sunnier sound on the band's next album, which the group is set to record in Toronto this April with producer David Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Los Campesinos!).
Interviewed: Nate Eiesland, 27, Ukrainian Village
The title of your song "Four Days Straight" almost sounds like the start of a Guinness World Records challenge, like, "He hopped on one foot for four days straight." What do you think you could do to get your name in the book?
Literally what could I accomplish? Oh man. Honestly, I don't consider myself a jack of many trades.
What about trying to break the record for number of bananas eaten in under a minute?
I'm pretty much wired for music, though. Maybe I could break the most strings in one concert? That record seems attainable.
How would you describe the direction of the new material you're working on?
Musically, there's a lot more energy and up-tempo stuff. "Sympathy" was such a sad concept record. It was so important for me to make, but the material lent itself to music that was hard to tap your foot to, you know? Rather than feeling like we're tearing up onstage every night, we just want to go out there and have a blast.
Is that new direction reflected in the lyrics as well?
I don't think I'll ever completely get away from the subjects of death and mortality. But I'm not as consumed with grief as I was a couple years ago, and I think that's starting to come out.
Where does that interest in mortality stem from?
Well, I think I've been interested in it since I was a kid, like when you go to your first funeral and realize there's an end.
Were you dark and mysterious like Winona Ryder's "Beetlejuice" character?
Definitely not. As a teenager I was pretty amiable. I didn't have many enemies. School was fun for me. I was less angst-y and more of a ham.
"Sympathy" was definitely a heavier record. What changed prior to its recording?
My dad passed away and it was really sudden. Going through that process, I put those thoughts and feelings and grief into the songs--and that was really helpful.
In December you posted a photo of yourself on Twitter and captioned it "playing in a local legend's man-cave" without offering any other details. What was the story behind that picture?
Last winter we were squatting in this house in this little town in northern Minnesota. We went to the local music store and introduced ourselves just to see what kind of things were happening around town, and the music store owner directed us to this older guy named Orrin Foslein. We'd go over to his house, throw back some whiskey and he'd tell us stories about playing banjo and jazz guitar all over the world--even places like Carnegie Hall.
Were you trying to do the whole Bon Iver escape-to-the-woods thing?
I wish. That sounds nice. This was more like we don't have a place to lay down, so we're going to this house that we know nobody is living in.
Then you'd head over to Foslein's place for late night jam sessions?
That's exactly what it was. He would call me and ask if I could help move his tractor from one side of the yard to the other or something, and we'd end up spending the entire evening playing these 1930s guitars that sounded amazing. He was also an instrument builder and a luthier, and he restored instruments for the Smithsonian. He was like, "You gotta play this one! Now try this one!" Then he'd teach me these old songs from the '20s. It was a blast, man.
What's your go-to song now if you're knocking back whiskey and someone hands you a guitar?
Well, he taught me this one song about a prostitute in the '20s. It was called "Gladys Isn't Gratis Anymore."
Scattered Trees
When: 9 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave.
Tickets: $12, 773-525-2508
Nate Eiesland personality test
What's the last album you bought? "'Come Up for Air' by this band called the White Birch. I got the vinyl, which was cool because that record holds a special place for me."
Song you've listened to on repeat recently? "Lover's Spit" by Broken Social Scene
Song you never want to hear again? "I feel bad, but probably anything by the Fray. I just don't want any fan of Scattered Trees to be like, 'Oh, you (bleep). I love the Fray!'"
Best concert you've seen in the last year? Arcade Fire with the National
New band you don't know personally that deserves to be big? Beach House "'Devotion' and 'Teen Dream' both killed me. I have really high hopes for what they do."
Favorite movie ever? "That would probably be 'Almost Famous.'"
Chicago's best music venue? "If I had to just pick one it'd probably be Schubas. They're so (bleeping) nice there, and the crowds are always so fun and it's small enough that there's always a great energy. It's a great place."


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I received lots of comments (thank you so much!) asking about removing the photos from these old albums without damaging them. Why bother to remove them? Because for long term preservation, it's better to remove them from the album and place them in appropriate archival quality storage (acid-free envelopes, folders and/or boxes).
A word of caution first: take digital images of the pages BEFORE you try to remove them from an album. If the album is flexible enough for a scanner that's a fine way to get the image, otherwise using a digital camera or smartphone will do the job. I've done both with a number of albums I've processed. And, while it's great to capture an image that's of good enough quality to clip each individual picture (later), the purpose in capturing an image of the page as a whole is to preserve the original arrangement on each page as well as the original order of the pages. This, in turn, preserves the context that can be inferred from how the images are arranged if they are not identified; we call that respect des fonds.


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Altiplano watch
Watch G0A36107
Altiplano watch, 34 mm. Case in 18K rose gold set with 72 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.5 ct). White dial with a small-seconds counter set with a line of 28 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.1 ct). Manufacture Piaget 450P ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement with small seconds.
- Description
Altiplano watch
The Altiplano collection, the byword par excellence for elegant ultra-thin watches, exhibits all the subtle refinement of its unabashed femininity. A case in rose gold discreetly set with diamonds, a white dial to match the colour of its bracelet, slender Roman numerals and an off-centre small seconds dial delicately encircled with diamonds all combine to produce a composition marked by an outstanding balance between sobriety and sophistication. This Piaget Altiplano watch is intended for women who are seduced by a spirit of mechanical perfection, equipped with an ultra-thin 450P hand-wound movement.
- Characteristics
Watch product type: Watch
Metal: Rose gold
Metal weight (gr): 25.6
Strap type: Alligator
Strap colour: White
Strap buckle: Ardillon buckle
Wrist size: 171 mm (min), 210 mm (max)
Case shape: Round
Case diameter: 34 mm
Case thickness: 6.3 mm
Dial material: Precious stones
Dial colour: White
Dial finishing: Gem set
Index: Roman numerals
Waterproofness: 03 ATM
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical
Precious stones: Diamond
*Piaget luxury watches and jewellery are individually produced and thus the weight and carats of each product can vary from the displayed data.
- The movement
450P movementType: Hand-wound mechanical
Shape: Round
Functions: Small seconds at 10 o'clock, Hours, Minutes
Technical features: Balance stop
Power reserve (in hours): Approx. 43
Frequency (vph): 21,600
Frequency (Hz): 3
Diameter (lines): 9.00
Diameter (mm): 20.5
Number of jewels: 18
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Number of components: 131
Finishing: Circular-grained mainplate, Bevelled bridges, Blued screws, Circular Côtes de Genève


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Style # 222097
Glossy faux leather, an elegant peplum and a sexy neckline make this bebe tank an incredibly chic must-own. Try yours with anything from a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of pointy pumps to a bandage skirt and sparkling heels.
- 100% leatherette
- Center back to hem: 12" (31 cm)
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- Adjustable straps
- Machine wash according to care label
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Gerard Pique has issued a rallying cry for Barcelona to fight back from their 2-0 deficit to AC Milan in the Champions League.
The Blaugrana were fancied to beat the Rossoneri on Wednesday night, but goals from Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari ensured the Liga giants went home empty-handed.
The Camp Nou centre-back hopes he and his team-mates can learn from what was a flat display at San Siro, and refused to blame any external factors for their defeat.
"We are Barcelona and we have to fight back," he told the Catalunya side's official website.
"We had the match under control in the first half but we didn't play well in the second. We fell apart after they scored the opener, it was out of control. We have to improve and learn from this.
"It looked as though they were coming into the match as victims but we know this club, the history they have. There are no excuses - the pitch, the referee, nothing - we have to work hard to fight back."
Andres Iniesta was one of the illustrious Barca attackers who was ineffective against Milan, and he hopes the team can recuperate ahead of the second leg on March 12 in Barcelona.
"I don't think this game was lost because of small details, I think we lacked freshness, we didn't create chances, and they were well organised," the Spain international said. "This is the Champions League.
"We have to think about the return leg and make sure it turns out differently, we have to try and attack from the first minute."
Sergio Busquets was not left downhearted after the loss and has faith that Barca can turn the tie on its head in three weeks' time.
"We're very eager for the return leg so that we can turn this game around," the defensive midfielder stressed.
"It's time to fight back. When you lose you always have to think about what went wrong and we have to prepare for the match as best we can."


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December 14, 1775.
The Sheriffs who are indebted to his Majesty's Revenue of Quitrents, are desired to settle with the Auditor, and pay their respective Balances into the Receiver's Office by the first Day of next January; all such who fail to make due Payment by that Time, legal Notice will be given to obtain a Judgment next April. RICHARD CORBIN, D.R.G.
Virginia Gazette (Dixon & Hunter) December 16, 1775
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Richard Corbin, a wealthy planter and long-time member of the Governor's Council, was appointed Deputy Receiver General in 1762 and became responsible for collecting quitrents - property taxes - that were payable to the Crown. In December 1775, the royal governor of Virginia was battling American troops near Norfolk and Virginia was being ruled by the Virginia Convention of Delegates. Corbin remained a loyalist and retired to his plantation where he died in 1790.
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There's really no exaggerating the tension Ocala and Marion County officials feel as they negotiate the final details of a deal that would bring a big FedEx Ground hub to Ocala.
There's really no exaggerating the tension Ocala and Marion County officials feel as they negotiate the final details of a deal that would bring a big FedEx Ground hub to Ocala.
Ocala City Manager Matt Brower and Executive Director of Community Development Marc Mondell sat in a quiet City Hall lobby with a small group of us from the Star-Banner on Thursday night and quietly, matter-of-factly answered questions about the negotiations.
I wondered aloud, at one point, why they seemed so subdued in the face of one of the biggest economic development coups this community has ever seen.
"A lot of dominoes have to fall into place before this thing is finalized," Brower said soberly.
"The company is clear on this: Don't count your eggs before they hatch," Mondell added.
Both men went on to explain that there are a lot of players in this game, and if one of those players waffles, drops the ball or simply changes his mind, the whole thing could come crashing down. The city is a player, the county is a player, the state of Florida is a player, FedEx is a player, of course, William Kearns, who owns the land on which the FedEx facility would sit, is a player.
It seems unlikely that any of those players will get cold feet and bail out, however. The state of Florida, and, in particular, Gov. Rick Scott have preached the pro-business gospel and seem intent on doing whatever it takes to attract industry to Florida. And let's face it, Fedex is not just any industry; it's a Fortune 100 heavyweight.
Landowner Bill Kearns, meanwhile, has more to lose than anyone if this deal falls through. He has invested millions and has raised an entire community's hopes.
FedEx? Well the company really isn't asking for that much from the city, the county and the state, just some road improvements and the relocation of some water and electric lines. A company like this chooses a location primarily because it makes sense logistically, not because of a few million dollars in incentives.
That leaves the city and the county.
It's really impossible to imagine either the County Commission or the Ocala City Council saying no to FedEx, because the commitments they are being asked to make to FedEx are quite modest in today's economic development game.
But there are two other reasons they won't gooch this: Walmart. Sysco.
You may recall that these companies courted Ocala and Marion County, only to be rebuffed at a time when construction was booming here and we thought we didn't really need them.
Those economic development failures came to symbolize the shortsightedness of our local political leadership.
But this is a different cast of county commissioners and city council members, for the most part. This is the group that partnered with Kearns more than a year ago to create the Ocala/Marion County Commerce Park on Interstate 75, paving the way for major employers to plant roots in a community that affords tremendous logistical advantages because of its location.
No, there is no chance that either of those groups is going to turn away the first major occupant of this sprawling commerce park and miss the chance to slay the demons from their past.
With all due respect to Mondell and Brower — who should be applauded, by the way, for their tireless work on this project — I'm counting my chickens.


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For many regional farmers, the weather made 2007 a difficult year. While continuing education can't affect killing freezes or drought, it can help the bottom line. That's why field days are so valuable, say officials with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
The institute sponsors several educational events throughout the year at 10 research and education centers within the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station system. Each event is designed to help farmers improve their operations.
Topics to be discussed range from dairy and beef production to growing vegetables and forage and conservation tillage methods.
The first event is the Dairy Nutrition and Milk Quality Conference on March 26 at the Dairy Research and Education Center in Lewisburg.
The popular Milan No-Till Field Day returns on July 24, and the Plateau Research and Education Center's Steak and Potatoes Field Day is planned for Aug. 5.
Most of the events will be free and open to the public and will feature a trade show of vendors demonstrating the latest technologies available for purchase.
A complete schedule of the 2008 UT Field Days is available online at http://agriculture.tennessee.edu/news/FieldDays/. Details about each event will be posted as they become available, so those interested in a particular topic are encouraged to check the site often.
In addition to the field days that focus on producer education, several events will be held for the benefit of homeowners and specialized businesses. The West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson will hold its annual Summer Celebration — focusing on home gardening and landscaping — on July 10, and a Turfgrass Day will be held in September for those in the turf industry.
Two fall events — the Heritage Festival at Ames Plantation and the Fall Folklore Jamboree at Milan — will feature the history and traditional arts of west Tennessee settlers.


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Edwin Jackson pitched five uneven innings but also got two hits as the Chicago Cubs beat a split squad of Los Angeles Angels 7-6 Saturday.
Jackson allowed five runs and eight hits. He went 2 for 2 at the plate and drove in a run.
David DeJesus extended his spring hitting streak to 11 games for the Cubs. He got two hits, scored a run and drove in one. He is 17 for 33 (.515) during his hitting string.
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The Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority is using LexisNexis identity management software to verify the residency information of people participating in the exchange. Massachusetts law requires that most residents 18 years of age or older purchase health insurance. Under the contract, LexisNexis will provide residency verification of individuals applying for an unsubsidized Health Connector program – Commonwealth Choice. Specifically, Health Connector will use LexisNexis' data analytics and linking technology solutions to verify the applicant's residence. "All states face the challenge of health care fraud; initiatives such as the Health Connector and other exchanges serve as the front line for secure and efficient access to health care services," said Clint Fuhrman, director of Government Health Care Programs at LexisNexis. The Obama administration has stepped up efforts to fight health care fraud, joining forces with private insurers and state investigators to halt the loss of billions of dollars. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder on July 26 announced the launch of a ground-breaking partnership among the federal government, state officials, several leading private health insurance organizations, and other health care anti-fraud groups to prevent health care fraud. The new partnership is designed to share information and best practices in order to improve detection and prevent payment of fraudulent health care billings. Its goal is to reveal and halt scams that cut across a number of public and private payers. One innovative objective of the partnership is to share information on specific schemes, utilized billing codes and geographical fraud hotspots so that action can be taken to prevent losses to both government and private health plans before they occur, administration officials said.
A potential long-range goal of the partnership is to use sophisticated technology and analytics on industry-wide health care data to predict and detect health care fraud schemes.
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I would be more impressed if the system was ALSO investigating the health care providers ---- it's all very well to eviscerate the retail/consumer when you should ideally be addressing wholesale/provider fraud TOO!
Which states will get on the exchange bandwagon in wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on PPACA?
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Nicely cast and made with as much conviction as can be brought to something so intrinsically formulaic.
Lead actor Ehrenreich conveys a spirited charm, while Englert, the object of his affections, is more blandly self-contained.
Beautiful Creatures, more than the "Twilight" films, lacks danger and momentum. The audience, like Ethan, spends way too much time waiting around for Lena to learn whether she's a good girl or a bad girl.
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Lush book adaptation mixes romance, fantasy, some violence.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Beautiful Creatures is based on the best-selling paranormal romance by Kami Garcia and Maragaret Stohl. Teens and mature tweens, especially fans of the four-part book series, will be eager to see the tale brought to life on the big screen. The movie has even more romance (including kissing, making out, and seduction) than in the book, with the central couple moving out of "friends" mode faster here than they did in the original story. Language includes "s--t" and "ass," and there's gun and magical violence that kills one beloved character and injures a bunch of mean teens. Discussion fodder includes some messages about the dangers of being close minded.
Messages: The movie, like the book, questions the narrow mindedness of anyone who thinks it's right to ban books or outcast strangers just for being different, stresses the importance of making a choice versus doing what you're told, and encourages looking beyond superficial differences for friendships/relationships. Another take away is the idea that it's not really possible to be all good or all bad; most people are a (more realistic) mix of both.
Role models: Although they have an intense bond, Lena and Ethan's relationship starts off slower and friendlier than in other teen romances. What's more, Lena's decision to make a personal sacrifice to secure Ethan's safety is selfless and kind. Already more open-minded than his peers, Ethan loves that Lena is different than every other girl in his small town. He's really supportive of her and believes in her true nature, in spite of his friends and both of their families.
Violence: Lena's uncontrollable powers lead her to shatter a set of windows, mildly injuring several of her "mean girl" classmates. In a flashback, a woman resurrects a man from the dead, only to kill him. Under a spell, a young man shoots someone with a rifle, and a magical battle leads to a character's destruction. One beloved character dies. A siren can make men do whatever she wants -- including put themselves in danger. Ethan, usually the only mortal witness to the magic, passes out a couple of times.
Sex: More kissing in the movie than in the book. Several passionate kisses -- one that literally starts a fire -- and one shot of a brief make-out scene in a bedroom (clothes stay on). One character -- a siren -- wears provocative/tight clothes and can seduce any man to do as she bids. She also has a couple of heated make-out sessions with a guy. A couple of veiled jokes that reference oral sex and the ability to make things grow.
Language: Language includes a few variations on the word "s--t" ("chickens--t," "bulls--t") and "ass" ("suckass," "kickass," "badass," etc.), as well as pointed uses of the word "bitch," plus words/insults like "damn," "hell," "goddamn," "oh my God," and "shut up."
Consumerism: Mercedes, Ford, Canada Dry ginger ale, and Google are seen, but, except for Google, the brands aren't part of the story.
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Team Headed by Dr. Lenka Halámková Designs Implantable Biofuel Cells Operating In Vivo
Dr. Lenka Halámková
Suggesting the use of implantable biofuel cells for sustainable micro-power sources operating in living organisms is still considered exotic. Also it is very challenging to design bioelectronic systems. So far, very few examples of abiotic and enzyme-based biofuel cells operating in animals (in vivo) have been reported. Also implantation of biocatalytic electrodes and extraction of electrical power from small living creatures is even more difficult and has not yet been achieved. A research team headed by Dr. Lenka Halámková (at Clarkson University) developed the very first fully implanted biofuel cell continuously operating in a snail and producing electrical power over a long period of time using physiologically produced glucose as a fuel. The "electrified" snail, being a biotechnological living "device," was able to regenerate glucose consumed by biocatalytic electrodes. After appropriate feeding and relaxing, the snail produced a new "portion" of electrical energy. This snail (with the implanted biofuel cell) will be able to operate in a natural environment producing sustainable electrical micro-power for activating various bioelectronic devices. The newly developed, implantable biofuel cell will find important environmental, homeland security, and military applications. This research is being performed under the general supervision of Professor Evgeny Katz as part of a CAMP program at Clarkson University.
Photo of a snail with implanted biocatalytic electrodes connected with crocodile clips to the external circuitry (close view).
Clarkson University Professor Cetin Cetinkaya Elected ASME Fellow
Professor Cetin Cetinkaya
Professor Cetin Cetinkaya, of Clarkson University's Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The ASME Board of Governors confers the fellow grade of membership on worthy candidates to recognize their outstanding engineering achievements. There are only 3,187 fellows out of 119,209 ASME members.
Professor Cetinkaya is the director of Clarkson's Photo-Acoustic Research Laboratory and co-director of the Nanomechanics/Nanomaterials Laboratory. He is a researcher and educator in the field of vibration, elastic wave propagation, thermoelasticity, MEMS-based sensors, particle adhesion and removal, and symbolic computing. His recent research found key applications in the characterization of pharmaceutical materials and manufacturing monitoring, and for adhesion/removal of nano- /micro-particles in the semiconductor industry. A current project (awarded by the NSF) involves the mapping of charge distribution on a non-uniformly charged toner particle for determining fundamental contributors of adhesion force. New knowledge gained as a result of this work will be useful in the design and production of novel classes of energy-efficient emulsion aggregation toner and associated powder handling/deposition systems.
Cetinkaya's research program at Clarkson University has received funding and grants from many agencies and major corporations, including the U.S. Army Research Office, the NSF, the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation, the Consortium for the Advancement of Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals, International SEMATECH, and NYSERDA, and companies such as Pfizer, Xerox, Intel, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Praxair Surface Technologies/MRC.
Professor Cetinkaya serves as an executive committee member of ASME's Systems and Design Group, is the past-chair of the MEMS Division of ASME and is a member of the Technology Roadmap Team for semiconductor surface preparation at SEMATECH International. He is a member of the committee on administration and finance of the ASME Technical Communities Operating Board, and an editorial advisory board member for the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. In addition, he has authored/coauthored over 60 referred journal articles and numerous other papers and is inventor/co-inventor for some patents.


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So lovely Mummys,
My right breast seems to be a more efficient breast all round with milk supply.
When I pump after she feeds I can still get about 2 oz with the other I'm lucky to have half an OZ.
If I pump the left breast when she hasn't fed on it I still only get about 1oz (if i'm lucky) .... and no let down where as the right just lets down anywhere - what's even more confusing is that if she's feeding on the right the left has a simultaneous let down that is amazing - so much milk comes out - yet I don't let down again if I change her to the left so she gets a bit frustrated.
Does this sound normal?
Is there anyway I can encourage the left to make more milk or is it just normal to have one a bit more efficient than the other?
Thanks - oh also is there anyway to increase your number of let downs?
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Western Australia says it's ready and willing to hand over more land to China and other foreign investors, after clinching a $700 million deal to lease over 13,000 hectares of prized land in its Kimberley region.
The vast tracts of land in the Kimberley, made viable by the $500m federal and state Ord River irrigation scheme, will be leased for up to 50 years by Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Zhongfu.
The conglomerate will operate in Australia as Kimberley Agricultural Investment (KAI).
The Chinese real estate company plans to build a $450 million sugar mill near Kununurra, which is intended to produce four million tonnes of sugar cane and 500,000 tonnes of export sugar crystal.
With 1700ha in the Ord's West Bank area retained by the state government to sell to other crop producers, and KAI planning to sub-lease 20 per cent of its land to local growers, the ambitious plan for the area to become a national "food bowl" was in part retained.
WA Premier Colin Barnett and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls confirmed the deal on Tuesday, after widespread reports last week that the Chinese bid had beaten Australian Agricultural Company (AACo), which wanted the land to grow cotton.
Mr Barnett said the deal, which was done with the input and cooperation of the local Miriuwung and Gajerrong people, was a pioneering move.
"Western Australia is 20 years ahead of the rest of the country in our engagement with Asia and particularly China," Mr Barnett said.
"I think it will be the forerunner of more overseas investment, particularly from China, into the agricultural industry.
"This is one spectacular way of diversifying our economy and developing the north of the state."
Mr Grylls was coy when asked what KAI was likely to pay for the lease in the Goomig and Knox Plain areas, with commercial negotiations to take several more months.
"The rent on pastoral country is not the same as a fully fledged farm. It will be a commercial rent, and the valuer-general will be give us his advice on what that is worth," Mr Grylls said.
"But remember we are looking to attract a $700 million investment, and this land will be retained in ownership by the people of Western Australia."
With federal Special Minister of State Gary Gray looking on, KAI chief executive JianZhong Yin said there were still challenges to overcome in WA and the company had a firm eye on expansion into the Northern Territory.
"There are still significant challenges ahead to develop this project to its full potential and achieve the economies scale KAI requires for this to be commercially viable," Mr Yin said.
"But we have the skill set to overcome the many challenges this project represents."
Edna O'Malley, chairwoman of the Miriuwung Gajerrong Corporation, said the flow of jobs and training for local people would be invaluable.
"We had the American farmers coming through on Ord Stage 1 and were not consulted," Ms O'Malley said.
"On this project we have got now, we are a partner with them and with the government.
"It is a big step for us.
"We have never done this partnership in Australia before with the indigenous people, and with development and farming - this is a new path we are taking, and I believe it is a good one."


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Two things that I think are interesting came out of yesterday's combine stories from Toronto:
1. General manager Peter Chiarelli continues to insist that Tyler Seguin can play on the wing.
"Both kids said they would play any position," Chiarelli was quoted on NHL.com, referring to both Seguin and fellow top-two prospect Taylor Hall. "I've seen Tyler play the wing. A lot has been written and said that it's a more natural fit for Taylor to come to us because he's a wing and Tyler to go to Edmonton because he's a center. Half the time I've seen Tyler, he's been on wing. He can play wing and frankly, it might be a way to enter him into the NHL, on the wing. Taylor told us that he's played center and loves playing center. That shouldn't be a distinguishing factor."
So all the people who are so worried that if the Bruins get Seguin they'll have to redo their depth chart and trade a center and re-invent hockey, take a deep breath. Let's face it, even if Seguin projects as a top-two center years down the road, it won't hurt him to play some wing next to someone like Patrice Bergeron or David Krejci for at least one season while he gets his feet wet in the NHL.
2. Chiarelli is impressed enough by this year's draft crop to openly admit he'd consider trading up.
"Sure. The scenarios that we've looked at and gone through, I was saying to (Director of Player Personnel) Scott Bradley today, is it because we're more tuned in this year to the higher picks or does it just seem deeper, and it's deeper," Chiarelli said. "The player you get at four, five, six, seven, you're looking at a really good player, a really good player. You look at it. It hasn't happened often but you look at what first-round pick you bundle in with that. If you're looking at a player next year, I have to be careful with that because there are some terrific players next year too. The strength of this year's draft, it's in the forefront."
Considering most of the players on the roster Boston wants to trade are on their list of potential exports because their stocks are down and/or they make too much money, I doubt the Bruins have the goods to get another top-10 pick. Even if they managed it, do they really want to go into next year with two wet-behind-the-ears rookies? I'm not sure they could afford that, if their true goal is to win a Cup as soon as possible and not sit around looking three, four years down the road.


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Lloyd Blankfein Interviewed on China Central Television's 'Trading Hour'
During a trip to China, Lloyd Blankfein discussed the Chinese economy and challenges in the EU in an interview with China Central Television.
Watch the videos from the December 7, 2012 interview. Links to the videos are below in three segments (in English with Chinese subtitles).


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Agent describes grisly cannibal talk at NY trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of a New York police officer accused of conspiring to kill and eat women featured grisly testimony Tuesday as an FBI agent described the Internet correspondence between the officer and a man in Great Britain who spoke as if he were mentoring the officer on the art of cannibalism.
Agent Corey Walsh read passage after passage from emails and text messages between Officer Gilberto Valle and a man the government said used Moody Blues as a screen name and MeatMarketMan as an email address.
"I'm dying to taste some girl meat," the agent said Valle wrote.
Some of the passages went into sickening descriptions about cooking and eating women. Others sounded so absurd they bordered on cartoonish, feeding the defense argument that Valle and friends he met on extreme sexual fetish websites were merely engaging in fantasies.
In describing one potential victim, Moody Blues suggested "cutting off her feet and barbecuing them in front of her" while she was still alive.
Throughout, jurors remained stone-faced as they followed the words on screens before them while Walsh read them aloud in a federal courthouse in Manhattan, where the charges of conspiracy to kidnap and improper use of a federal database system could bring Valle, 28, a life sentence if he's convicted.
The government called several women who were the subjects of some of the Internet correspondence to testify how they knew Valle just before Walsh took the witness stand.
Kimberly Sauer, of Germantown, Md., went to the University of Maryland with Valle and had nothing bad to say about her former classmate. Like the other women, including one who had never met him, she knew nothing about the Internet desires of Valle and the others. On cross-examination, Sauer told defense attorney Julia Gatto that she never felt threatened by Valle.
Sauer learned of the case only after she received from Valle's wife last year in the middle of the night a disturbing Facebook message that sounded so crazy that she texted him to warn that the account must have been hacked. Either that "or you're trying to sell me into white slavery," she recalled joking in the text.
Walsh said Sauer was a central subject for Valle and Moody Blues, who claimed he had fantasized about cannibalism since he was 6 years old but did not fulfill the desire until 35 years later.
In one correspondence, Valle suggests a woman named Kimberly — prosecutors say Sauer — would be easy prey because she lived alone.
"I can knock her out, wait until dark and kidnap her right out of her house," he wrote, according to prosecutors.
The agent said Moody Blues suggested eating their victim alive but Valle responded: "I'm not really into raw meat."
Walsh said they also discussed cooking Sauer, basted in olive oil, over an open fire and using her severed head as a centerpiece for a sit-down meal.
"I just can't wait to get Kimberly cooking," the agent quoted Valle as saying.
The agent said Valle's computer had a file titled "Abducting and Cooking Kimberly: A Blueprint," which included a photo of Sauer.
Walsh testified that the federal probe began after Valle's wife, Kathleen Mangan-Valle, in September gave the FBI in Reno, Nev., a computer Valle had used.
Walsh described communications between Valle and his co-defendant, Michael Vanhise, of Trenton, N.J. He said the two negotiated the price to be paid for a Manhattan teacher to be taken to New Jersey in a suitcase for Vanhise to rape and kill.
The agent said Valle asked Vanhise whether he wanted the woman clothed or naked and Vanhise said he wanted her clothed.
"Excellent. I'll leave her clothes on. I'll give you the pleasure of unwrapping your gift," Valle was quoted as saying.
Vanhise, like Valle, has pleaded not guilty. His lawyers also say he engaged only in Internet fantasy chats.
The government hasn't said what role Moody Blues, who has been portrayed as a co-conspirator, played in the investigation.


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pacman -S gnome produces a numbered list, wouldn't be prudent to specify packages that are critical for a workable desktop? T1nk3r3r (talk) 21:00, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
Candidates for removal (discussion)
- GNOME#Some_.27System_Settings.27_not_preserved - Poor language and doubles what's explained (more thoroughly) in Systemd. Should be rewritten and reference to Systemd
- GNOME#Extensions_do_not_work_after_GNOME_3_update - Advises people to skip version checks when extensions no longer load due to version incompatibility. I'm not sure this is something we should be telling users to do.
- GNOME#Login_screen - GDM is not part of clean GNOME, should we add this to GDM in stead?
- I would also like to gather and give a private section to extensions. Currently that information is spread around the article, I think it deserves its own section within this article.
- GNOME#Shutdown_via_the_status_menu - As of Gnome (3.6.2), this is no longer the case. Gnome has switched back to using Power Off in the menu.
GNOME and fontconfig settings
Since there isn't a section dedicated to fonts in GNOME 3 I was thinking about writing one, but I put it here first:
GNOME doesn't use the dpi settings set by xorg server to scale fonts, instead it uses a fixed dpi of 96 that cannot be changed unlike previous versions:
/* As we cannot rely on the X server giving us good DPI information, and * that we don't want multi-monitor screens to have different DPIs (thus * different text sizes), we'll hard-code the value of the DPI * * See also: * https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=217790• * https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=643704 */
The gnome-settings-daemon plugin xsettings relies on this hardcoded value for some calculations and there is currently no way of changing it beside customizing the code in abs. The dimension of text can be tweaked changing the text-scaling-factor (1.0 by default), using gnome-tweak-tool or editing the following key in dconf-editor:
The xsettings plugins will also merge some Xft values in the X resources db overwriting values set in .Xresources od .Xdefaults files. The defaults are:
Xft.antialias: 1 Xft.dpi: 96 Xft.hinting: 1 Xft.hintstyle: hintmedium Xft.lcdfilter: lcddefault Xft.rgba: none
Some of those values can be changed using dconf-editor (org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.xsettings) or gnome-tweak-tool. It is possible to change this values using xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources after gnome is started but gnome will still use its values internally so it is not a good idea.
It is a good idea to configure your fonts.conf in a way consistent with the gnome settings otherwise, at least on my laptop, fonts will looks weird in some gnome apps.
The dpi setting of the Xserver can be changed to 96 following this guide, this way it will be the same for all applications, the drawback is that fonts might look too small or too big in other application if the real DPI of your monitor differs too much from 96.
For and LCD monitor it is a good idea to activate the lcd filter setting the following keys in dconf-editor:
org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.xsettings.antialiasing rgba org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.xsettings.rgba-order rgb, bgr, vrgb or vbgr (as your monitor requires)
Since the lcdfilter is not designed to work together with autohinting it is a good idea to disable it also in fonts.conf. It is also a good idea to use the same hinting value as in your font.conf, the default in gnome is medium:
org.gnome.settings-daemon.plugins.xsettings.hinting medium
This values in fonts.conf will match the gnome settings:
<match target="font"> <edit mode="assign" name="rgba"><const>rgb</const></edit> <edit mode="assign" name="autohint"><bool>false</bool></edit> <edit mode="assign" name="hinting"><bool>true</bool></edit> <edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle"><const>hintmedium</const></edit> <edit mode="assign" name="antialias"><bool>true</bool></edit> <edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter"><const>lcddefault</const></edit> </match>
(to be finished, please comment or fix)
deleted manual hotkeys modification
Manual edit of accel.scm into nautilus config doesn't fit with this page. And this can't be a generic method, cause not every application has an accels.scm file, even if it has that, it's location in ~/.config is not mandatory. 4javier 08:09, 25 April 2011 (EDT)
- It fits with this page just as much as the remaining part on changing hotkeys does because both serve the same purpose. So I disagree with that it should be downright deleted, particularly as for me (thus possibly others) the can-change-accels way did not work. I added it again (a bit more carefully phrased) to the "Troubleshooting" section. -- Misc 15:40, 25 April 2011 (EDT)
- I still think that applications' specific method of changing accels should be mentioned in the application page itself. Into this page I'd leave just a reminder (i.e. "If this method doesn't work see application's wiki page for app specific file"). But I don't delete it anymore until somebody else tell us his opinion. 4javier 20:35, 25 April 2011 (EDT)
- Perhaps update Nautilus and reference it? Perhaps simply add that article to the related articles? --stefanwilkens (talk) 23:33, 6 September 2012 (UTC)
Xmonad section
I think xmonad section should be generalized for every other wm: openbox, fluxbox, ratpoison etc. Is there some gnome3 user who can test the method with other wm than xmonad? --4javier 05:40, 16 May 2011 (EDT)
Add link to official extensions site
I think to add a link to extensions.gnome.org, also in order to easy manage the extensions in the browser from the /local page. --Gimmy 05:22, 23 January 2012 (EST)
- Link added, this probably deserves a section of its own now that extensions play such a vital role in GNOME. A future rewrite / restructure of this article may be needed. --stefanwilkens (talk) 23:52, 6 September 2012 (UTC)
Remove systemd configuration from 'Some 'System Settings' no preserved' section
I think that part of the 'Some 'System Settings' no preserved' section regarding switching to systemd should be removed and replaced with a link to systemd wiki. Systemd wiki explains migration more thoroughly and shows how to configure and administrate it.


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limitations of GTD
Hello everyone,
I read David Allen's book last September and was very much attracted by his concept. I still work with the concept although I have realised that it has limitations and needs adaption.
One of this limitations is - putting it bluntly - that it is a manager's tool. S/he managers and others do the work. Hence the delegate and waiting for slots. The items on my to do list are items I have to do myself. And that counteracts the efficiency of GTD.
The second limitation is that educational activities do not follow the efficiency rule either. (I'm looking for a new job) More time, can do more things. Learning cannot be compressed.
Other than that I think toodledoo is a good complementary system. I think I'll use it to remember things, and to think about priorities, structure projects into tasks etc.
I wonder whether there are similar thoughts and experiences out there.
Posted by gbehrendt:
Learning cannot be compressed.
Not sure what you're saying here. Can you elaborate?
Posted: Jun 19, 2012
To gbehrendt,
you're not alone ^_^
David Allen is a great manager himself. His methodology is to deal with the real business world. His philosophy is somewhat French, like Henry Bergson.
However, learning, and most types of academic activities, fall out of this scope. So use correct screw driver.
gbehrendt and hefangdotcom, I have to disagree. I'm not a manager and GTD works quite well for me. The Waiting For list isn't merely for delegating to subordinates. There are many forms of delegation. You can delegate upwards ("Boss, I need your eyes on this before I can move forward,"), laterally to colleagues, and even to people outside your organization (such as when I send sales proposals to customers and prospects). GTD isn't solely, or even mostly, about delegation anyway. It's about defining inputs and placing them in whatever bucket is correct, whether it's a "waiting for," "next action," a piece of reference, or whatever.
I'm not a GTD evangelist, so please understand I don't personally care if you like or use GTD or not. That's irrelevant to me. I just think you're mischaracterizing it. I think it's important to try to be accurate about anything you discuss. Although I also think it would behoove people not to be overly influenced by anyone typing anything on the Internet, even me. After all, anyone with a PC and an Internet provider can say pretty much anything. I would urge anyone who is curious about GTD to buy the book, try it, and form their own judgment.
Posted by bcmyers:
I would urge anyone who is curious about GTD to buy the book, try it, and form their own judgment.That's what gbehrendt did. It's okay if someone expresses a judgment that is the different from yours, right? ;)
FWIW, I agree with your assessment of the role of the "Waiting for" list.
GTD is not about delegation but it is not solely or even mostly about "defining inputs and placing them in whatever bucket is correct".
If you want to know that "it's about", look on David Allen's website:
GTD is a powerful method to manage commitments, information, and communication.
Step by step you will learn how to:
Capture anything and everything that has your attention and concern
Define actionable things into concrete next steps and successful outcomes
Organize information in the most streamlined way, in appropriate categories, based on how and when you need to access it
Keep current and "ahead of the game" with appropriately frequent reviews
Keep track of the bigger picture while managing the small details
Make trusted choices about what to do in any given moment
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It was interesting to read gbehrendt's take on GTD. However I have to agree that his appraisal is somewhat flawed. Especially given the evidence not only from bcmyers, but from my own use of GTD/Toodledo. It could be said that GTD is only for 'procrastinators' - but that would be limiting the actual wider effect/value of GTD in my opinion. Also I'm sure in this 'free society' we all enjoy, it's possible to have a dissenting and (positively) critical view of others pre-conceptions about something - particularly if there's evidence to the contrary.
Thanks, petec_. If someone expresses an opinion or makes an assertion with which I disagree, I'm simply going to say "I think you're wrong" and then explain why. I don't feel the need to qualify my thoughts by telling them, "Of course, you have the right to think differently." That should be understood. Now, if I had said to gbehrendt and hefangdotcom, "You're both a couple of idiots and you should keep your mouths shut," then Purveyor's rhetorical question would be relevant. I didn't do that, though. Nothing is stopping them from responding and telling me I'm wrong, as long as they stay within the forum rules as interpeted by the moderators.
I don't know if either of them are still checking in on this thread but I'm curious as to why they don't feel GTD could apply to learning or academic activities. If you're taking a college class, an assignment with more than one component like a research paper would be a project, and each of the steps toward completing that project would be a next action. Those could include things like "go to library and find references about [topic]" or "search web for information about [topic]," followed by "organize notes for research paper," and finally "write research paper" or "write first section of research paper." I'm being a tad simplistic for the sake of time, but the the idea behind what I'm saying is valid.
GTD could also be relevant for an educator. A college professor might have a project such as "prepare for teaching [topic] next semester," and the next action might be "draft lesson plan for [class]." Since I'm not a professor I might be getting the steps wrong but I think the principle is ultimately valid.
I'm a bit confused by gbehrendt's assertion that "The second limitation is that educational activities do not follow the efficiency rule either. (I'm looking for a new job) More time, can do more things. Learning cannot be compressed." There's no inherent reason why next actions have to be quick. In one of my examples above, I gave the example of going to the library to do research as a next action. That's perfectly consistent with the GTD methodology, and it could take hours to complete. There's nothing in Getting Things Done that suggests a next action can't take several hours. The book simply states that a next action is a physical, visible step (in other words, you don't simply "set a meeting," you "CALL to set meeting" or "Email Joe to set meeting") that you can do in one sitting. Spending several hours at the library is consistent with that.
I would be curious as to how gbehrendt and hefangdotcom would respond. If they're still monitoring this thread, I'd be interested in their thoughts.
Thanks bcmyers for a clear explanation of how a persons tasks can be broken down into 'immediate next actions' - as per GTD. As an 'educator' myself, I can fully understand your examples - and they can apply to any walks of life, position, status, category, class, wherever we find ourselves. Because it's (GTD) about simplifying the process of task completion and doing it efficiently.
This thread has me coming to the conclusion that the only limitations of GTD are those imposed by the user and his/her pre-conceptions. In my experience it is a very 'free and open' system, applicable to anything. And Toodledo works very well with it using a similar methodology.
Agreed, sifting through lists/data and juggling software is not everyone's cup of tea. (Ask my wife...)
Each to their own.
Posted by petec_:
This thread has me coming to the conclusion that the only limitations of GTD are those imposed by the user and his/her pre-conceptions.I agree. ;)
There's something else: In discussions about GTD, there's rarely any indication of how effective a person is at getting things done. To me, this is a bit like discussing how to play golf, but nobody knows each other's handicap. Or, discussing how to train for a marathon, but nobody knows whether the participants have ever completed a marathon, and if they have, nobody knows each other's time.
GTD is a skill, and like all skills, it takes conscientious practice to become proficient at it. My practice has been sporadic so my proficiency is average. My GTD "handicap" is about 25, my "marathon time" is about 4 hours.
David Allen has been effective in designing and implementing systems that many people use. It's easy to criticize what he has done but it's hard to deny that he has accomplished a lot. We are all effective in our own ways but, just as in golf and in running marathons, some people are better than others. When I want to learn to be more effective, I pay attention to those people who have demonstrated above-average results. Allen is one those people. Most other people serve as examples of what not to do ...
One more thing: Discussions about GTD are a bit like the blind men and an elephant. There are many different perspectives. The subtitle of Getting Things Done is "The Art of Stress-Free Productivity". I suggest that's the "elephant".
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Posted by Purveyor:
In discussions about GTD, there's rarely any indication of how effective a person is at getting things done.
I think you're right there. GTD seems to be a very personal thing, and its effectiveness is subjective - if it works for 'them/us' then it's effective. If it were the subject of a managment study, I reckon there'd be a wide range of results, varying according to the ability of the user to keep meticulous details and to update them regularly.
To me, this is a bit like discussing how to play golf, but nobody knows each other's handicap.
Yes, what's the benchmark against which to measure it? I don't think there is one - only oneself/one's own opinion. And to start measuring this is like an assessment of productivity, which always threatens more paperwork and perhaps the potential for stress. Thus defeating one of the objects of GTD.
GTD is a skill, and like all skills, it takes conscientious practice to become proficient at it.
Very true. I think proficiency level will be determined by the degree to which practicing GTD makes a satisfying difference to one's organisational skills.
David Allen... ...it's hard to deny that he has accomplished a lot.
I'm sure that he has helped many to alleviate the weight of their stressful lists and procrastinators torment. He certainly captured my attention, and I enjoyed his logical approach to actually coming to terms with the mass of data, information, desires and plans that seem to flood us these day.
I looked up your 'blind men/elephant' reference, not having heard the story - an interesting analogy, though are we all 'blind to the whole concept'? Amusingly, I often use an 'elephant' example when teaching - as in, you can't eat a whole one at once and should take small bites at first until you complete the task. Seems the learning process implies 'blindness' until the whole concept is eventually revealed. Thus awareness and understanding is achieved.
Posted by petec_:
This thread has me coming to the conclusion that the only limitations of GTD are those imposed by the user and his/her pre-conceptions.
Indeed. I think my own pre-conceived notions were a significant reason why my past attempts at implementing GTD had failed. GTD goes against conventional wisdom, which teaches us to manage time with daily to-do lists and static priority codes. That's why so many people, even me, can read what is a plainly written and straightforward book and come away with so many misconceptions.
I had actually first encountered GTD via a blog in 2007. I tried to put to work what I'd gleaned from that blog. Of course that was unsuccessful. About 6 months later I bought the book and read it. I tried more than once between 2007 and 2009 to implement GTD and failed. I pretty much gave up in 2009.
This year I started a new job and I felt a need for a system that would enhance my productivity. Something was nagging at me to give GTD a try again and I thought, "Why not?" For whatever reason when I read the book again it was a different experience. It all made sense and I've been much better able to utilize the concepts.
I think my first hurdle was my fixation on lists, and improving my lists, and making them cooler with technology. When I read GTD most recently, I realized that the only function of my lists was to reflect back to me what I needed to know, when I needed to know it. The simpler and easier to use my lists are, the better.
I also realized that my next actions and even my project lists were only part of the whole system. I like to think in terms of a "GTD ecosystem" (David Allen's term, not my own) today. My reference and tickler files, stack baskets, project support material, etc. are all as important as my next action lists.
I also had a tendency to over-engineer projects. I used to have this terrible tendency to over-plan a project, getting so far ahead of myself that I was identifying tasks that in fact were unnecessary or otherwise way off the mark. I realized that for me the entire natural planning model is generally unnecessary, and what I usually need are just one or two next actions. Once those are completed the additional steps usually reveal themselves.
Anyway, that's my story. I'm actually glad I stuck it out. I finally "get" GTD and it's working well. There are still some rough edges but every week it gets a little easier.
Posted by petec_:
And Toodledo works very well with it using a similar methodology.
I've come to that conclusion as well. There are a couple of things that bug me about Toodledo but after trying about 10 - 15 other list managers (not extensively -- for me, if I can't get the hang of it in five minutes or less I don't want to deal with it) and none of them hold a candle to Toodledo. It's strength is in its easy customizability. I can easily suppress the features I don't like and set up the rest in a way that matches my work style. So I've stopped looking elsewhere and will stick with Toodledo.
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