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Henry Schein Announces Featured Speakers For The "Recovery Empowerment Symposium: Emerging From The Storm"
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Henry Schein Announces Featured Speakers For The "Recovery Empowerment Symposium: Emerging From The Storm"
NEWSROOM: Henry Schein, Inc.
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 /3BL Media/PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners, today announced the speakers to be featured at an expert-led symposium examining all aspects of practice recovery in New York City on November 16. Among the featured speakers will be Dr. Mike McCabe and Dr. Tim McCabe, two dentists severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina, who will discuss how they rebuilt their practices. Dr. Nick Mosca, a Director at the Mississippi State Department of Health, will discuss the process by which the Gulf Coast re-established oral health care in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Steve Axelrod of the Boswell Group, a psychologist with in-depth experience in post-disaster recovery, will discuss proven coping strategies for health professionals with their staff, patients, and families. Christopher Dalton of U.S. Small Business Administration will discuss federal support for small businesses.
Representatives from the American Dental Association, American Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Medical State Society of New Jersey, Medical State Society of New York, Nassau County Dental Society, Queens County Dental Association, and Suffolk County Dental Association will present on their efforts to assist health professionals recover from Hurricane Sandy. Other distinguished speakers will include representatives from the Insurance, Claims Management and Disaster Recovery industries.
The "Recovery Empowerment Symposium: Emerging from the Storm" will be held in the Majestic Room at the Westin Times Square on November 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The event is free for all health care professionals (both customers of Henry Schein and non-customers), and will discuss a range of topics including: how to access Federal agencies, including the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration, and insurance carriers; how to work with banks, financial services, and suppliers; and how to enhance employee morale and stay in touch with patients. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served, and there will be a networking session for attendees and speakers at the end of the event.
Dental, medical and animal health practitioners interested in attending the "Recovery Empowerment Symposium" should RSVP to Loretta Mercado at email@example.com or register onsite at the Westin Times Square from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on November 16. Space will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The symposium will be live-tweeted by Henry Schein on Twitter (http://twitter.com/henryschein). Follow the #ScheinRES hashtag for symposium highlights. Proceedings will be recorded and highlights of the event will be made available shortly after the event on the Web sites of Henry Schein and partner professional health care associations. Please visit www.henryschein.com/RoadToRecovery for updated information about the availability of a simulcast.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 15,000 Team Schein Members and serves approximately 775,000 customers.
The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 25 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $8.5 billion in 2011, and have grown at a compound annual rate of 18 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
Copyright 2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved
NEWSROOM: Henry Schein, Inc.
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Funnier, raunchier, wilder, more sexually free
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Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.
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Metascore®Mixed or average reviewsbased on a weighted average of allcritic review scores.
Lacks the fresh charm that made their first such an unexpected (if guilty) pleasure.
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Mostly, Harold is a guilty pleasure that retains the anarchic charms of the original.
The movie is unpolished, unabashedly un-PC, and takes on as many "sacred cows" as it can uncover in a slightly-too-long 105 minutes.
Harold and Kumar, fortunately, never lose their verbally relentless way of delivering raunch as pure common sense.
See all Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay reviews at Metacritic.com
Iffy for 16+
Stoner social satire is rude, crude, and funny.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that plenty of teens will want to see this marijuana-centric sequel, which goes out of its way to push buttons -- and that the filmmakers don't really worry about when to say when. Expect constant marijuana use, strong language (including "f--k," "p---y," and many more), broadly comic violence, and sexual content -- including both male and female nudity (topless and bottomless). That said, behind all the joking and the toking, there are some nice messages about real friendship, as well as some interesting observations about the racial and ethnic profiling that's taken place since 9-11 and the dangers of excessive law enforcement in the name of safety.
Messages: Extensive discussion of racism, stereotypes, and government policy; a characteer literally uses the Bill of Rights as toilet paper. Some government officials are seen as idiotic, petty fascists (with counterpoint from smarter, more reasonable government officials). Harold and Kumar (and their parents) are subjected to racist insults. Harold and Kumar stumble across a Ku Klux Klan meeting. A government agent taunts ethnic and religious groups with stereotypical objects of desire (grape soda for an African-American character; a bag of small change for two Jewish characters) in an effort to get them to talk; this, however, doesn't work and is depicted as the act of an idiot. From one woman's point of view, Kumar is seen in the beard and robes of a stereotypical Islamic fundamentalist (which, by turn, implies that she believes he's a terrorist). An actor depicting the president is seen drinking and doing drugs. A fair amount of toilet humor. On the plus side, the film's cast is diverse, and Harold and Kumar have a strong friendship.
Violence: Plenty, but mostly intended for comic effect. Fatal electrocution by an electric fence; characters are held at gunpoint; fistfights and scuffles (including knees to the groin); one supporting character is shot with a shotgun, twice; a deer is shot, with blood spatter and a knife blow to finish the job; a prostitute is literally branded. Mace is used.
Sex: Topless and bottomless nudity, both rear and front, and both male and female; same-sex make-out sessions for comedic effect; prisoners are forced to provide guards with oral sex; characters visit a brothel; simulated masturbation and ejaculation; references to incest; discussion of sexual techniques and positions; characters kiss; fantasy sequence includes visions of a "threesome" between a man, a woman, and a huge anthropomorphic (and anatomically correct) bag of marijuana.
Language: Constant, inventive vulgar language, including "f--k," "motherf---er," "s--t," "dick," "p---y," "a--holes," "douchebag," "boner," "whore," "c--k," and several racial epithets (both in dialogue and soundtrack lyrics).
Consumerism: A few brands are mentioned -- TiVo, Nokia, Coors Light, Mustang, Zoloft.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Constant references to "getting high" and "smoking weed," with extensive on-screen marijuana use. Also lots of discussion of marijuana paraphernalia and the war on drugs. One character's marijuana is laced with cocaine; a character takes psychedelic mushrooms while driving. Characters also drink beer and hard liquor (one drinks while driving). One character disapproves of another's marijuana use to counter stress, suggesting Zoloft as an alternative.
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No, Netflix Has NOT Formed A Pro-SOPA SuperPAC
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Okay, can we kill this story quickly? There's a ton of buzz going around claiming that Netflix has built up a Super PAC to promote a pro-SOPA agenda. As far as I can tell, this is simply not true. It started from a report in Politico, which mentioned (accurately) that Netflix had formed a PAC called FLIXPAC, and is getting much more aggressive in the lobbying/legislative front. This follows Netflix's trend of spending more and more on lobbying in the last few years: $20,000 in 2009, $130,000 in 2010 and $500,000 in 2011. Where it gets odd is that Politico tries to tie this to SOPA/PIPA by listing out those amounts and noting that the $500k in 2011 was spent "as legislative debates over the Stop Online Piracy Act, Protect IP Act and Video Privacy Protection Act raged."
In turn, the folks at RT played a game of bad reporter telephone and spun it into Netflix funding a pro-SOPA super PAC, "whose main goal is to promote SOPA-like legislation." I don't know what's up with the folks at RT. While their TV reporting can be quite good, their online reporting is abysmal at times. They clearly exaggerate stories or write from a position of ignorance.
The truth is that Netflix was basically neutral on SOPA, knowing that it had to balance its technology side and the fact that it is constantly negotiating with the big Hollywood studios on deals. Politically, it basically had to take a neutral position. But the company knows better than to out-and-out support really bad internet legislation. The company has been active on things like net neutrality and the Video Privacy Protection Act -- things that do have a direct impact on it. Sure, it would have been great if Netflix had been a strong anti-SOPA faction, the fact that it stayed neutral and is now ramping up its lobbying does not, in any way, mean that it's suddenly pushing for pro-SOPA legislation. The company appears to have a lot of other things on its legislative agenda.


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Catcher In The Rye Sequel Fight Could Lead To Forced Licensing Rather Than Injunctions In Some Copyright Suits
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This is massively troubling if you believe in the First Amendment. Just think about it for a second: this is a book that was published around the world, but is banned in the US -- the supposed bastion of freedom of speech and expression.
The problem is that, despite the fact that copyright is supposed to recognize the difference between the idea and the expression (and only protect the specific expression), lately the courts have been blurring that distinction massively. If you honestly believe that copyright only protects the expression -- as the courts have said -- then someone creating a totally different expression should not... no, cannot be barred. But, the reality is that many people -- including some judges -- don't seem to recognize the difference between an idea and an expression, and what copyright is supposed to cover.
Anyway, Esahc points us to the news that the lawsuit has been sent back to the district court by the appeals court, to determine whether or not the publication of the unauthorized sequel would cause any "harm" to the original publication. However, the reasoning here is a bit surprising. The court did not find any problems with the copyright infringement ruling -- and, in fact, claimed that it thought Salinger (and his estate) would likely prevail on that point if the case was appealed.
Instead, the Appeals Court simply questioned whether or not the injunction was the proper response to the infringement, and told the lower court to apply the rules the Supreme Court set out in the MercExchange ruling four years ago. This is a bit surprising, since MercExchange focused on whether or not injunctions were the proper response in patent cases, not necessarily copyright -- but it does appear that various courts have been trying to apply MercExchange to other types of cases. As such, the test that the court needs to decide is whether or not Salinger's estate would suffer "irreparable harm," if the publication of the unauthorized sequel went forward. That might be a very difficult standard to live up to, as I can't see any harm at all caused by the sequel (in fact, I would imagine the opposite would occur, in that it would drive more interest in the older book).
So what might that mean? If the MercExchange patent rulings are any indication, if the courts find that the unauthorized sequel did infringe on copyrights, it could require the author and his publisher to pay a set fee to the Salinger estate, and still allow the publication -- creating a de facto compulsory license. Actually, the book No Law, has argued that just such a result would actually bring copyright law much more in line with the First Amendment -- allowing people to be free to express themselves, but requiring they pay up if they infringe. However, it would represent a pretty major shift in copyright law. You can read the full decision below -- and here's a press release from the publisher, hyping up the ruling much more than it deserves. The Salinger estate will almost certainly push for the injunction to be put back in place, and we'll have to see what the court decides, before we know if this book ever gets published in the US. But just the fact that it's saying the MercExchange rules should be used for copyright infringements is a big, big deal.


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Ann Coulter goes after the "War-Torn Democrats." She quotes John Kerry's position on the war:
"(I)f you have a breach that, by everybody's standard, at least in the United States, those of us in the House and Senate, and the president, join together and make a judgment, this is indeed a material breach, and then others — some of them can't be persuaded — if we have evidence, sufficient to show the materiality of the breach, we should be able to do what Adlai Stevenson did on behalf of the administration, Kennedy administration, and sit in front of the Security Council and say, 'Here is the evidence. It's time for all of you to put up. We need to all do this together.' And that's what I think the resolution that was passed suggests."
Any hope we'll soon be seeing books mocking "Kerryisms"?
Ridicule aside, Kerry echoes Tom Daschle (who unites the Axis of Evil and the Axis of Weasels in a single persona, the Evil Weasel) in wondering why we can't just lay out U2 photographs that would conclusively prove Saddam's violations, as Adlai Stevenson did during the Cuban missile crisis. Two reasons: 1) Our intelligence doesn't come from airplanes, it comes from people on the ground. This is because a) Saddam doesn't allow U2s to fly over Iraq, and the U.N. hasn't pressed the issue, and b) the stuff we're looking for is much smaller than the Cuban missile installations of 1963. 2) A U2 can't have its tongue torn out. Therefore we did not hesitate to disclose that our photos came from a U2. In Iraq, if we disclose the sources of our intelligence–as in many instances we must, either explicitly or implicitly, if we release the intelligence itself–those sources will cease to exist in a manner that would strongly discourage others in Iraq or any other country from cooperating with us in the future.
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American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong is applauding the White House for an employment initiative that echoes his organization's efforts to streamline the transition of veterans into the civilian job market.
In a June 1 appearance at Honeywell International's facility in Golden Valley, Minn., President Barack Obama — in the company of Legion state commander Charles Kruger and state adjutant Randall Tesdahl — announced the establishment of a Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force within the Department of Defense.
"This certainly reflects The American Legion's long-term efforts on this issue," Wong said. "We are pleased that the president views this issue with the same perception and priority as we do."
The American Legion's efforts toward improving the recognition of military education, training and experience by the private sector, began two decades ago when it hosted a two-day summit on the licensing and certification of veterans. That effort has continued with repeated lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill, testimony before congressional committees and a national credentialing Summit this past February in Washington that brought together experts, advocates and policy-makers from the public, federal and private sectors.
Within one year, says the White House, the Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force is to identify military specialties that readily transfer to high-demand civilian jobs; work with civilian credentialing and licensing associations to bridge gaps between military training programs and credentialing and licensing requirements; and provide servicemembers with greater access to required certification and licensing exams.
The task force will focus initially on industries with an identified need for more skilled workers, and those that stand to benefit from military expertise and training. These industries include manufacturing, first responders, health care, information technology, transportation and logistics.
It is estimated that this effort will provide opportunities for up to 126,000 servicemembers to gain industry-recognized, nationally portable certifications for high-demand manufacturing jobs through partnerships with the armed forces and several manufacturing credentialing agencies.
As noted previously, The American Legion, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the consulting firm Solutions for Information Design, hosted a national credentialing summit. The two-day gathering at the National Chamber of Commerce featured a series of on-stage panel discussions among representatives of private industry, non-profit organizations, government agencies and the military community. Panelists included experts on credentialing quality assurance, state licensing and regulation, and the role of workforce systems in promoting veterans' licensing and certification. Best practices identified and lessons learned during the summit are now being applied throughout the industry and government.
At the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine's request, the Legion helped identify a number of national personnel certification bodies and will bring them together on June 12 to discuss improvements to the credentialing process for servicemembers.
The Legion has also been working with government agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, and the departments of Energy, Defense and Transportation, to educate them about the value of job seekers who possess military experience and training. The Legion also continues to work closely with members of Congress, urging them to pass various pieces of legislation that will streamline the credentialing process for men and women who are still on active duty.
"The military invests millions in training servicemembers, making these young men and women truly experts in highly specialized and valuable skills," Wong said. "Unfortunately, due to miscommunication and bureaucracy, these skills are not always applied as they should be in the civilian work place. This error is especially evident in the trades and professions requiring licensing and certification.
"We hope that the president's initiative, along with The American Legion's own continuing efforts, can remedy that problem. Our returning servicemembers not only deserve our gratitude for their contribution to our national security, they deserve a meaningful job when they return to the civilian world. Giving it to them is the least a grateful nation can do."


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1. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)jandkw99 Dec 1, 2009 5:53 PM (in response to jandkw99)
So according to this thread I can find out if the drive has been used by looking at the wear indicator in the SMART attributes:
So that probably answers the question about determining if the drive is used or not.
2. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)Cpt.Dogfruit Dec 2, 2009 2:15 AM (in response to jandkw99)
Contact Intel support they will be able to help you:
3. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)Ziggy Dec 2, 2009 2:44 AM (in response to jandkw99)
The wear may not be the best clue to whether the drive is counterfeit or not. Some new drives are reported as showing a significant amount of data being written. Check the product code also. The code will have a letter and number after the G2. A C1 indicates an OEM version and R5 the retail. The OEM version comes with no accessories, and is packaged in a small, plain, brown cardboard box. The Intel logo sticker should be on top, although some light oxidation is normal on the bottom of the housing. Only the top of the drive is polished. Did it come with the plastic spacer attached? The Intel Inside sticker (on the bottom) sounds a bit suspicious and I would query Intel about this. Probably best to send photos too.
Did you pay a lot less from this particular retailer? Too good to be true prices generally are just that and often a good indicator that a product may be counterfeit. Have you tried running the drive yet? Fake flash memory typically performs way below spec and is often the biggest giveway.
So I'd say get in touch with Intel and provide them with as detailed a description as possible. It may be that they have simply changed the stickers. Sorry I can't be of any more help with that but I'm taking delivery of another Intel SSD today and will let you know if there is any change in appearance to my existing one which was purchased some months ago. Good luck and I hope that the drive you received is a genuine one.
4. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)jandkw99 Dec 2, 2009 5:15 AM (in response to Ziggy)
Sorry you may have misunderstood a couple of my points.
1) I wasn't saying that the wear indicator was an indication of a counterfeit drive, only that if the drive turns out to be legit, that the corrosion on the bottom which seems completely out of place on a 'new' drive makes me think that the alternative is a 'used' drive. So I wanted to check that the drive is not used as a fallback position.
2) My model is: SSDSA2M080G2GN (the GN seems different to your C1 or R5)
3) No plastic spacer or other accessories.
4) The Intel sticker is on top where the engineering diagrams and all internet photos indicate. However it is different from all of those in that they all show just the Intel logo and appear to be embossed on the drive rather than plain stickers (correct me if I'm wrong)
5) I paid $250USD from a seemingly reputable online store.
Thanks for your help.
I think I'll get in contact with Intel support and see what they come up with. In parallel I think I'll hook the drive up and see what the BIOS and SMART attributes return. Then do some performance tests.
5. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)Ziggy Dec 2, 2009 5:57 AM (in response to jandkw99)1 of 1 people found this helpful
My model is: SSDSA2M080G2GN (the GN seems different to your C1 or R5)
Could be a regional difference? I ordered my drives in the UK. I'm having the new drive delivered here at work today. Will open it up when it arrives and have a look at the logo and let you know if it's printed or a sticker. Can't remember off the top of my head but maybe someone else will? The oxidation on the bottom is most likely simply due to being handled at the factory. Sweat / fingerprints will do this and not uncommon on other components that use the same materials. Let us know how you get on after you hook it up. The performance should provide some clues in the event it is counterfeit or used. Hope all goes well.
Edit: Just found this thread relating to your GN product code. Hope that helps.
6. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)Ziggy Dec 2, 2009 6:25 AM (in response to Ziggy)1 of 1 people found this helpful
Drive just arrived! The logo is printed and therefore very slightly raised. Sealed in an anti-staic bag, code is C1 and spacer attached as before. Like my existing drive there is some light smearing / oxidation on the underside which I'll wager is from mucky fingers.
Oh and let's not forget it came with the all important "My SSD Rocks!" sticker!
7. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)jandkw99 Dec 2, 2009 4:41 PM (in response to Ziggy)
Thanks for the response Ziggy.
I'm glad to hear in some ways that there is some oxidization on the bottom. On the other hand I'm also disappointed. You would think that a 'sensitive' electronic device would only be handled with static free gloves etc and therefore should not ever get oxydization (at least from that).
Did a couple of tests last night in an external e-SATA caddy:
1) The Serial and Model detected matched the drives sticker
2) Tried to update the firmware to the new version, but the updater couldn't detect the drive - could be another issue with my system
3) Ran ATTO Performance tool and found that the performance was seemingly less than reviews had reported. Write speed was about right at a little over 70mb/s, but read speed was significantly less than the reported >200mb/s
Unfortunately the RAID which this was to replace just died and so I'm going to be a little short on testing today.
Thanks again,
8. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)Ziggy Dec 3, 2009 2:06 AM (in response to jandkw99)
Your performance / update issues might be because you are running from an e-SATA controller. You have a free SATA port you can try it on? I just replaced a couple of Raptors in RAID with the 160GB. Thought I might miss the RAID but pleased so far. Anyway, I'd try updating on a SATA port and see how it goes. Good news that your drive appears to be the real deal though!
9. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)Sonny Dec 3, 2009 5:08 PM (in response to jandkw99)
Please contact Intel Customer Support for an RMA. We are very interested in as much information you are willing to share about this purchase.
10. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)crspyjohn Dec 3, 2009 8:15 PM (in response to jandkw99)
Just wanted to clear somethings up because I bought the same drive. I bought this drive from newegg they list it as OEM but it's really a bulk drive. I have called newegg & intel support to confirm it's a legit drive. They both confirmed it's BUT it comes with NOTHING because it's sold as bulk. BTW my drive looks the same as yours but my performs to intel specs, the problem with your drive is because your hooking it up to a E-SATA port.
Please read these two threads to reaffirm.
11. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)jandkw99 Dec 3, 2009 9:07 PM (in response to crspyjohn)
Thanks for the reply.
I didn't actually get it from NewEgg, but a similar supplier. I think that we are probably in the same boat.
There are two outstanding issues though:
1) The new firmware loader couldn't detect the drive. I admit it could be related to my mobo, which is a little on the old side. But Intel support suggested that it might be because the drive was OEM. Have you tried the latest update (I think its 02HD)?
2) How did you gauge performance? I ran the ATTO tool and got 70mb write (which is as per spec) but only ~120Mb/s read which is only just over half of what I expected given the average 220mb/s reported in a lot of reviews. What results did you get?
Somone suggested that my port although set for SATA2 in the BIOS might only be performing at SATA1 speeds. I'm going to try it in a current spec machine and run the same tests to verify.
12. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)crspyjohn Dec 3, 2009 10:11 PM (in response to jandkw99)
actually i just saw the picture of your drive. Is there no intel sticker on it at all? that looks to be like a fake. the logo should printed on the drive, like imprinted
a) Have you been able to update the firmware to 02HD on your 'bulk' drives? yes
b) Do you have oxydization on the bottom side of your drive? yes
c) Do you have the same intel logo pictured in the zipzoomfly and other sites? no
I'm getting 251.5 seq read 81.3 seq write.
13. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)jandkw99 Dec 3, 2009 10:15 PM (in response to crspyjohn)
thanks for the response Crspyjohn.
Just wanted to confirm you said 'No' you don't have the same Intel logo on your SSD as the official web sites? Did you mean you don't have the same sticker as my drive?
14. Re: Detection of Counterfeit/Fake Intel X25-M 80Gb (G2)crspyjohn Dec 4, 2009 12:46 AM (in response to jandkw99)
See how the intel logo is engraved on the ssd? That's how my is. Actually my drive looks exactly the same as the one on newegg now


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High & Dry: Agriculture on the High Plains
Focusing on the rich agricultural history of northwest Kansas, this new exhibit is now on display in the Prairie Museum's Cooper Barn
Thanks to a successful conclusion of the Barn AID fundraising campaign that recently ended at the Prairie Museum, we are proud to announce this new exhibit has finally taken center stage in the Cooper Barn as a premier interpretation of agriculture, showcasing over 100 years of photos and artifacts. This newly restyled exhibit inlcudes thirty graphic panels that tell about agriculture on the high plains.
World-Class Kuska Collection
Enjoy the World-Class Kuska Collection, including over 28,000 dolls, furniture, clothing, quilts, toys, glass, ceramics, silver, souvenirs, household items, tools, musical instruments, coins, clocks, stamps, guns, minerals and art.
Experience early prairie life in a sod house, a one-room school, a country church and a 1930s farmstead and other exhibits as you discover 24-acres of outdoor exhibits.
Located in Colby on Interstate-70 in between exits 53 and 54 on the high plains of Kansas, the Prairie Museum of Art and History is filled with hands-on activities, historical treasures and much more!
The Perfect Destination
Full of "hands-on" entertainment and family-friendly displays, the Prairie Museum of Art & History continues to attract rave reviews from bloggers, journalists and thousands of other guests every year!
Located in Colby, Kansas, at the "Oasis on the Plains" the Prairie Museum covers 24 acres and is the site of a 1930s farmstead, sod house, one-room school and the Lone Star Church. The Cooper Barn, the largest barn in Kansas, now houses the exhibit "High and Dry: Agriculture on the High Plains" and features farm implements, vehicles and photographs depicting the history of agriculture during the past century.
The cavernous upper level is used for social activities. The main museum building was added in 1988. It is surrounded by a berm of buffalo grass. This unique building houses over 28,000 artifacts collected from around the world by Nellie Kuska, a former Colby resident.
New Online Database
Archives of The Sons & Daughters of the Soddies
Announcing a new online database for historical records of sod house dwellers, the Prairie Museum is proud to share records collected since 1955 by President and Founder Verney Kear of Sons and Daughters of the Soddies.
Over 10,000 records cataloging the lives of people who were born in, lived in or worked in a sod house have so far been uploaded to the new Past-Perfect Online Database where the records are now proudly available for online access.


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Students who are not seeking a degree or are uncertain which degree or certificate to pursue, may be admitted as Students at Large. These students are allowed to take a limited number of courses for credit; see the Director of Admissions for details. Students at Large participate in the Seminary's advisory system. They are not eligible for financial aid from the Seminary.
Students at Large desiring admission to a degree program must apply in the manner described above through the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. They should apply following completion of one semester of course work in order to provide the admissions committee time to review completed work. Admission as a Student at Large does not guarantee subsequent admission into the masters level or certificate programs.


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Hutchinson v. Proxmire (1979)
Professor Ronald Hutchinson sued Senator William Proxmire for defamation after the Senator gave a "Golden Fleece" award to the agencies that funded the professor's research.The trial and appeals courts ruled that the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution (Article I, Section 6), as well as the First Amendment, protected Senator Proxmire from liability for comments in the Senate and in press releases and newsletters. Hutchinson then appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Speech or Debate Clause does not protect Members of Congress against liability for information they transmit by press releases or newsletters. Chief Justice Warren Burger delivered the opinion of the Court. Six other justices joined in substantially all of the opinion; Justice William Brennan dissented.
Read literally, the Speech or Debate Clause protects Members only for a "Speech or Debate in either House." Neither the language of the Clause nor the history of its application supports immunity for more than core legislative activities. The Chief Justice observed that newsletters and press releases may be useful for communicating with constituents and with other Members of Congress, but they are not part of the legislative process and are not entitled to the protection of the Speech or Debate Clause.
Dissenting, Justice Brennan wrote: "I disagree with the Court's conclusion that Senator Proxmire's newsletters and press releases fall outside the protection of the speech-or-debate immunity. In my view, public criticism by legislators of unnecessary governmental expenditures, whatever its form, is a legislative act shielded by the Speech or Debate Clause. I would affirm the judgment below for the reasons expressed in my dissent in Gravel v. United Statesâ¦."
The constitutional Speech or Debate Clause descends from a similar provision in the English Bill of Rights. King Charles II of England had been rumored to be plotting with the King of France to make Catholicism the religion of England. The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir William Williams, accused Charles II in the Commons, a house of Parliament. In 1686, after James II became king, Sir William was charged with libel and was fined. James II went into exile soon after, and a provision was included in the English Bill of Rights guaranteeing freedom of speech and debate in the legislature "for the sake of oneâ¦Sir William Williams, who was punished out of Parliament for what he had done in Parliament."
Justice Brennan recounts this history of the English Speech or Debate Clause in his dissent in Gravel v. United States, 1972, a case he referred to in his dissent in Hutchinson. Gravel and Hutchinson are the leading Supreme Court cases on the Speech or Debate Clause. Gravel concerned Senator Mike Gravel's release to the public of a classified Defense Department study on Vietnam War policy. The press reported that the Senator had also arranged for private publication of the documents. A federal grand jury attempted to question an aide to the Senator. The Supreme Court held that the aide was entitled to the same protection as a Senator, but that there was no protection from being called to testify about the private publication.
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Reilly Smith and Jarome Iginla scored 22 seconds apart to help the Boston Bruins snap a five-year playoff power-play drought against Montreal and beat the Canadiens, 4-2, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday night.
The Bruins lead the best-of-seven series, 3-2, with a chance to eliminate the Canadiens in Montreal on Monday night. Game 7 would be Wednesday night back in Boston.
Carl Soderberg and Loui Eriksson also scored, and Tuukka Rask stopped 29 shots for Boston. He extended his shutout streak to 122 minutes, 6 seconds before Brendan Gallagher scored to make it 3-1 on a power play with 5:21 left in the second period.
Carey Price made 26 saves for Montreal. P.K. Subban had a late goal power-play goal.
The Bruins had not scored a power-play goal in the playoffs against the Canadiens in 39 tries over 14 games dating to 2009.
Soderberg gave Boston the lead with 6:40 left in the first, and it was still 1-0 at the end of the period when Tomas Plekanec was penalized for interfering with the goaltender. Just 64 seconds after the break, Smith redirected Dougie Hamilton's shot past Price to make it 2-0.
Sixteen seconds later, Plekanec was sent off again — this time for high-sticking. It only took 6 seconds into the power play for the Bruins to make it 3-0 on a backhand crossing pass from Torey Krug to Iginla.
Plekanec set up Gallagher to cut the deficit to two goals with 5:21 left in the second period, but Eriksson snapped in the rebound of Game 4 hero Matt Fraser's shot with just under 6 minutes left in the game to make it 4-1.
Montreal pulled Price for most of the last 5 minutes, and Subban scored on a 6-on-4 power play. But the Canadiens could not get any closer.


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The town of Berthoud, Colorado began as a simple depot stop after the Colorado Railroad constructed a line between Longmont and Cheyenne. Named for the surveyor of the line, Edward Berthoud, the town sprung up around the business of the railroad. Along with its growth as a railroad town, Berthoud's farmers found success with crops like alfalfa, wheat, sugar beets, barley and corn. Sheep and cattle ranches were established with abundant grain resources. By 1900, Berthoud had become a bustling town with multiple stores, a newspaper, a grain elevator, a bank and more.
Since its early days as a railroad town and agricultural community, Berthoud has maintained its friendly, small town charm. Berthoud's population has grown from just a couple hundred to just over 5,000 and is a wonderful place to call home.
At Berthoud High School, students are supported in a caring, collaborative environment coupled with a strong academic focus and high expectations. Berthoud High is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics focus school, giving students an advantage when moving into postsecondary education. Athletics include volleyball, track, wrestling and football.
Students at Turner Middle School in Berthoud are encouraged to not only be successful students, but lifelong learners and productive citizens. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are taught across the curriculum. Enrichment courses and activities include band, orchestra, drama, sports, chess, and lego robotics.
Berthoud's Ivy Stockwell Elementary School provides a caring and positive environment while setting high academic expectations for students. Along with a broad traditional curriculum, at Ivy Stockwell a strong focus is placed on literacy and mathematics.
Award-winning Berthoud Elementary School is dedicated to educating the whole child by supporting students socially and emotionally while delivering a broad academic curriculum. Located near historical sites, Berthoud Elementary educates students in local history. Parents and community involvement are key to the elementary school with thousands of volunteer hours from parents and community members.
Berthoud's community swimming pool is open to the public every summer. Swimming lessons for all ages and abilities are available.
Roberts Lake in Berthoud is a gorgeous, open park with walking trails as well as a dock to view the lake. This is a great park for fishing, relaxing, and long strolls.
Berthoud's own Fickel Park features sculptures created by local artists, surrounded by huge shade trees and many great picnicking areas. The park also offers a newly surfaced tennis court complete with lights.
The Berthoud Skate Park features quarter pipes as well as numerous obstacles like boxes and rails. The park is open to the public and welcomes both skateboarders and bikers.
Located next to the community swimming pool, Berthoud's Town Park has everything from a playground to volleyball, basketball and tennis courts to horseshoe pits. Two pavilions are available to rent, featuring picnic tables, grills and restrooms.
The Berthoud Community Library, a beautiful building constructed in 1995, offers a variety of reading materials, cds, dvds and more to the public. In addition, the library offers programs for kids as well as adults and provides access to computers.
An annual celebration, Berthoud Day is a festival providing entertainment for the whole community. The day begins with a pancake breakfast, followed by a 5k race and a day filled with great food and fun for all ages. A vintage baseball game is played in a nearby baseball field.
Berthoud's newest festival, Oktoberfest, is a fun day of food, beer, music and dancing! Patrons will also enjoy local arts & crafts, children's activities, bicycle race and a scarecrow parade.
Located in several historic buildings, the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum houses hundreds of Berthoud artifacts and is a fantastic resource for local history. Pre-arranged tours are available at no cost.
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Pasadena will never be as cool as downtown L.A., but it's trying. For proof, stop into the new bar inside the historic and lovely Raymond Restaurant. Named 1886 (for the year this cottage, once part of the Raymond Hotel, was built), it has dragged Pasadena into the cocktail era—about two years after it dawned on the rest of L.A., but hey, we're not into fickle fads here in the land of old houses and older money.
Like the Varnish, which is tied to the equally historic Cole's restaurant downtown, the 1886 is tiny, handsome and dimly lit. And like several other downtown hipster hangouts, including the Edison and Seven Grand, its cocktails are the creation of Aidan Demarest—only here, he created not only the cocktail menu, but the concept, the look, and the whole package. It has instantly become the coolest place in Pasadena, even if there are a few middle-aged folks sipping scotch who don't even know it.
Because the building dates to 1886, Demarest created a cocktail menu that at least in part would have fit right in that era, when gin and whiskey were the standards and vodka was pretty much unknown. You must try the Orange Grove, which, said our friend John, "tastes like a fearless bite into a gin-and-tonic-infused orange." Others to consider include the Rose Parade Punch (gin, roses, cucumber and soda), the Medicina Latina (a hot drink at Demarest's other bars: tequila, ginger and mescal) and, for wintertime, the Dickensian Hot Holland Punch, which is served either individually or in a bowl for a group. Summer will bring its own drinks, and it will make the candlelit outdoor area even more inviting.
To eat are small plates—three precious oysters, decadent crispy pork belly, a cheeseburger with fries—that are just fine.
All in all, it's a place to sample excellent, hand-crafted cocktails, conduct a little conversation, romance or business, and chill out, 19th-century style.
1886 Bar, the Raymond, 1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, 626.441.4770, theraymond.com. Closed Mon. Full bar. AE, MC, V.


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If the FOMC really wanted to claim status quo… then it should have authorized a good old-fashioned 3:30 ramp-up. But that was the afternoon's high, and it reacted down sharply. So, while the spin did have an effect earlier, it seems to have disproved itself.
Pattern points… (Setups and technicals)
Wednesday's expiration indicator is intended to identify any intended bias into and out of the weekend. It identified distribution, which means the expectation for lower prices. Since Friday afternoon only ranged sideways, the question is whether Thursday's immediate massive repricing already fulfilled the bearish WedEx signal.
Possibly. But probably not. A big opportunity to invalidate the bearish WedEx was ignored — i.e. holding the afternoon's bias-up target test, instead of exceeding it to renew the bias-up signal. And the afternoon only ranged sideways, its last consolidation overlapping the noon hour's 1585.00-1586.25 exit.
We're still discussing expiration because its influence extends through Monday morning. And if the WedEx is valid, then its influence Monday morning should be aggressively bearish. So bearish that a hold-short was contemplated at the close.
Friday's gap up and afternoon recovery from intraday lows did form a Pivot Reversal pattern. It wasn't credible because the morning's high wasn't recovered, and because expirations don't produce reliable setups. Opening strength Monday still could gain traction, but no opening strength would confirm that no Pivot Reversal had formed.
What's Next… (Outlook and opportunities)
Oversold RSIs at Friday's 1570.50 low should be retested down to 1567.50. Trading any lower through a relevant timing window would target 1551.00 and 1546.00. Rallying, instead, still relies upon recovering 1598.00-1600.00.
Look for at least one update overnight or ahead of the Morning Market Tour… My thoughts on the day's econ calendar are linked here.


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UnforgettableImagery needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 219 designs submitted by 41 freelance designers.
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We are a newly started photography business based in North Providence, RI. Right now we are specializing in mostly weddings. Second to that is portraiture but we also shoot sports, events, and occasionally products. We take on a more photojournalistic position while shooting and aim to capture those little moments that define a particular situation.
Our audience is mostly brides but the portraits span everything from newborns to the elderly.
We need a design that is simple, unique, powerful, and professional. The main point here is simple. K.I.S.S.
We are looking for type face and an icon but this is negotiable. Use your judgement.
Attached is our old logo. I love the simplicity of its design but it just wasn't good enough, kind of boring. I designed it myself and you all are MUCH more talented.
As far as color, use your judgement. I definitely don't want to look like Miami in the 70's but I don't want to look like a bad funeral service either. Our website will have a black background but often our logo is shown on a white background site so inverted color scheme options may be necessary, you be the judge.
I don't need gimicky I need professional. Although we are new I need it to look polished.
Keep away from super feminine designs. I am a male and I am the face of the company. A more gender neutral design is what I am looking for.
No photographs. Anywhere this logo is displayed there will be our photos (even on the backside of a business card).
We definitely need print and web quality files.
This is your chance to be as creative as you want. My restrictions are easy: simple, unique, powerful, and professional. You decide the rest. Think of what you would want to see on your wedding photographer's cards, website, etc. Wow me.
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Feb 8, 2013) - PennyStocks.com focuses on identifying the hottest small cap companies in today's market. We are the #1 source for the best penny stocks alerts.
Alerts for today are issued on the following stocks: SWVI, ADXS, TTWSF, and PMCM
Swingplane Ventures, Inc. (OTCQB: SWVI) - hit a new 52-week high on Thursday at 45 cents. The stock is now up 350% compared to trading at 10 cents earlier this year. The Company announced more information on Thursday pertaining to the Algarrobo property.
You can read more about SWVI here: http://pennystocks.com/reports/SWVI
Advaxis, Inc. (OTCQB: ADXS) - shares reached a new 52-week high yesterday at 15 cents with the stock closing at $0.14, up 27.52%. Volume traded at 11,376,861 was significantly higher than the stock's average of 3,795,900. The Company engages in developing immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases.
You can read more about ADXS here: http://pennystocks.com/reports/ADXS
Thai Tap Water Supply Public Company Limited (PINKSHEETS: TTWSF) - shares saw an unusual breakout on Thursday gaining more than 28% at the close with volume traded more than 2,000 times higher than average. The stock traded nearly $2 million in volume yesterday.
You can read more about TTWSF here: http://pennystocks.com/reports/TTWSF
Primco Management Inc. (OTCQB: PMCM) - closed in the green up 23% on unusually high volume. The stock has now seen two days of high volume compared to weeks of no activity. The Company announced yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in ESMG, Inc.
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McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Four children were airlifted to a Dallas hospital with critical burns after a gas can exploded on Christmas Eve next to an open fire pit in a backyard, a fire official said.
Two other children are in the hospital, one with serious injuries and the other with minor burns.
At least one of the children sprinkled gasoline on the fire Monday, and then left the can near the pit, said McKinney Fire Department spokeswoman Stacie Durham. The fumes from the can ignited, and all six children were nearby when it exploded, and the flames hit them, she said.
Deb Martin, a neighbor, told the Dallas Morning News she ran over to the house when she heard the explosion.
"It was a whoosh," Martin said. "I don't know how else to describe it, and the kids were screaming. I thought maybe it was a firecracker, but they kept screaming. Some of the kids were running from the backyard."
The injured children, ages 4 to 11, are related and some are siblings, Durham said. A fifth child also taken to the Dallas hospital was in serious condition, and a sixth was taken to a McKinney hospital with minor burns, she said.
The children were believed to have been left unsupervised in the backyard. Adults were inside the home at the time of the explosion.
There were several other children in the backyard that were unhurt, Martin said. She said she and other neighbors called 911 and removed the injured children's clothes because they were on fire.
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President Obama announced Wednesday evening that acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller had resigned amidst a burgeoning scandal involving the targeting of certain political groups that had applied for tax-exempt status.
Referring to an inspector general's report detailing efforts to single out groups with words like "tea party" and "patriot" in their names, Obama said, "the misconduct uncovered is inexcusable."
"Everybody believes what happened ... is an outrage," the president said. "The good news is that it's fixable ... I'll do everything in my power to ensure that this never happens again."
"I will not tolerate this kind of behavior in any agency, but especially in the IRS, given the power that it has and the reach that it has into all of our lives," Obama said.
Miller is a longtime IRS executive, and has held several leadership positions at the agency. He served as deputy commissioner for services and enforcement before being named acting commissioner last October when then-Commissioner Doug Shulman resigned. A specialist in tax-exempt organizations and pensions, Miller joined the IRS in 1993 after stints with Congress' Joint Taxation Committee and in private practice.
In a letter to agency employees, Miller said he would leave in early June. "This has been an incredibly difficult time for the IRS given the events of the past few days, and there is a strong and immediate need to restore public trust in the nation's tax agency," he wrote.
"While I recognize that much work needs to be done to restore faith in the IRS," Miller added, "I don't want anyone to lose sight of the fact that the IRS is comprised of incredibly dedicated and hard-working public servants."


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Your Child's Checkup: 2 Years (24 Months)
Please Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving the KidsHealth site.
CDC: Vaccines & Immunizations
The CDC's site has information on vaccines, including immunization schedules, recommendations, FAQs, and more.
American Academy of Family Physicians
This site, operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), provides information on family physicians and health care, a directory of family physicians, and resources on health conditions.
Immunization Action Coalition
This organization is a source of childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information as well as hepatitis B educational materials.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a national health promotion and disease prevention initiative that addresses the health needs of growing children. To learn more, visit the website.
Zero to Three
Zero to Three is a national nonprofit organization that promotes the health and development of infants and toddlers.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.


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Tonight's Concert Picks: Funky Friday Dance Party, Joe Cocker, Buckwheat Zydeco, and Miniature Tigers
Tonight the funk moves east to the National Constitution Center. Host of World Cafe, David Dye will be there DJing the Funky Friday Dance Party. This shindig is totally FREE and doors open at 4 p.m, dancin' starts at 5. Anyone can go but you MUST RSVP. The party will also be broadcasted live on WXPN, so get out there and get funky!
Blues-y rock legend and grammy award winning singer Joe Cocker has been an established musician since the 1960's. He has released over 21 studio albums and a number of hits, including his sensational cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends." Cocker performs tonight at the Tower Theatre with Huey Lewis & The News. Tickets to the all ages show are $65-100, show begins at 8 p.m.
Professional creole stylist Buckwheat Zydeco will be in town tonight. He was the first zydeco artist to be signed to a major label, Island Records in 1986 and has appeared in numerous television and film appearances. He has also collaborated with Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Keith Richard, among others. Buckwheat Zydeco will be performing at the Sellersville Theater at 8 p.m. The venue's cabaret area is cleared out so be sure to bring your dancin' shoes! Tickets to the all ages show are $21.50, grab yours here.
Indie dream poppers Miniature Tigers have gained critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Spin, and have toured with acts such as Ben Folds and fun. Their latest release, Mia Pharaoh, an album that shines among others with enthusing synth-pop beats and blends of modern pop mixed with psychedelic rock. Below, watch a video for the song "Sex on the Regular" from the new album. Miniature Tigers play at the North Star Bar tonight with Team Spirit and Strange Seasons. Tickets to this all ages show are $10-12, show kicks off at 7 p.m.


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- The UK referendum on EU membership is the big 'known unknown' for UK assets. If we're right, it could be called for as early as June or as late as October 2016, with disincentives to carry it over to 2017.
- Our base case remains Brexit is avoided, given the unlikelihood of wanting to risk weaker trade ties, FDI forgone, & a diluted relationship with the US. But, the uncertainty could soon build.
- Should it go ahead, the mark-down in assets would be greatest on a 'hard exit' than the more probable (if there is Brexit) 'softer version' akin to Norway/Switzerland's associate membership.
- As a small open economy, removal of trade barriers & labour migration have probably benefi tted the UK. Critically, Brexit risks obfuscating regulation negotiations, & the UK's strong FDI-appeal.
- Despite saving the annual £8-10bn net EU transfer, other factors would eat into it, & QE reactivated. The only real precedent is Greenland whose exit took three years. A risk with the UK - larger & after 43 years more entwined - is it would need longer than this...
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Nau is holding her new born sister. She's born at March 17. We have not decided on her name yet.
While considering a name that would alliterate with Nau, her sister's, and would pass for a nice Korean name, like Na-eun, Na-yon, etc., I cannot find one that has similar mythical depth as her sister's (from Nausicaa).
If you have any suggestion I would be greatly grateful to get one.


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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A sex offender jailed in northeastern Pennsylvania is fighting an order to appear at a trial involving the 1979 disappearance of a New York City boy.
The Citizens' Voice reports (http://bit.ly/HZHdQy ) that the attorney for Jose Ramos filed court papers Monday indicating he would appeal the ruling.
A county judge last month ordered Ramos to appear at the trial of the suspect in the boy's death, Pedro Hernandez.
Police say Hernandez admitted killing the boy, Etan Patz (AY'-tahn PAYTS'). However, Hernandez's lawyer contends the confession is false. His trial is set for April in New York.
Ramos was once a suspect, but he was never charged and denies involvement. Still, a civil court held Ramos responsible for Patz's death.
Ramos is jailed on unrelated charges.
Patz's disappearance helped mobilize a nationwide missing-children movement.
Information from: The Citizens' Voice, http://www.citizensvoice.com


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Man kills self in Delhi government dispensary
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A 23-year-old sanitation employee Sunday committed suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at a government-run dispensary here, police said.
Akash Kumar was found hanging around 12.05 p.m. at the dispensary in Anand Vihar area of east Delhi.
Kumar, a resident of Seemapuri area in east Delhi, was unmarried and working as a sanitation employee in the dispensary.
"The reason behind his extreme step is yet to be ascertained as no suicide note was recovered from his possession," police said.


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The Spoon River College Alumni Association is seeking nominations of deserving individuals for its annual alumni awards.
Anyone who has successfully completed one class or holds a degree or certificate from Spoon River is eligible, according to a news release. There are four awards presented.
The Alumni Achievement Award is given to alumni as they progress up the "success" ladder. The achievement should have gained at least county-wide recognition.
Winners may receive more than one achievement award in their lifetime and could also receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in later years.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to the alumna or alumnus who has reached the pinnacle of her or his professional career. Their achievements should be those gaining at least state-wide recognition.
The Outstanding Service Award is given to alumni who have made significant voluntary contributions to mankind in general and/or to the college. Persons other than alumni but who have had affiliation with the college will be considered.
The Distinguished Spoon River College Employee Award is given to someone who was previously employed by Spoon River College. This award is based upon the individual's significant contributions to SRC, its students and the community.
Nomination forms can be found at www.src.edu under the Foundation and Alumni tab. Forms can be downloaded and emailed to email@example.com or printed and mailed to Spoon River College Alumni Association, 45 East Side Square, Suite 302, Canton, Illinois, 61520.
The deadline for all nominations is June 14, 2013. The awards reception will take place in October. For more information, call 309-647-6260 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
SRC Alumni Awards have been presented since 1983, and a list of past award recipients and pictures can be viewed on the Alumni page of the website.


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By Ben Hayward | Spanish Football Writer
Just a couple of weeks ago, it would have been unwise to bet on any of David Villa, Cristian Tello or Kaka starting in the Copa del Rey Clasico clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Tuesday. But after starring on Saturday as the two teams came from behind to win in La Liga, all three may have just played their way into the respective starting line-ups for the semi-final second leg at Camp Nou.
Villa took advantage of a rare start, but Barca struggled in the first half and went in behind at the interval to a goal from their former defender Alberto Botia. However, the Asturian crashed home a header from a Dani Alves cross after 52 minutes to bring the home side level. At the break, he had switched to a central role, with Lionel Messi dropping deeper. Food for thought for the Clasico, perhaps, especially as Messi netted the second after he was set up by the lively Tello.
| PLAYER RATING | KAKA (vs DEPORTIVO)
|The Brazilian was always on the move but could not offer that creative spark in the first half. He was left on for the full 90 by Mourinho and repaid his coach's faith by bending in a lovely equaliser in the 73rd minute.
| PLAYER RATING | CRISTIAN TELLO (vs SEVILLA)
|Took over on the left-hand side from the woefully ineffective Sanchez during the half-time break and immediately looked much more menacing. Indeed, came as no surprise when he teed up Messi for Barca's second. Could even have netted himself late on.
| PLAYER RATING | DAVID VILLA (vs SEVILLA)
|Needed a strong showing to strengthen his claims for a starting berth against Madrid and did just that. Showed plenty of desire to get on the ball and got his just deserts in the form of the most inviting of crosses from Dani Alves, which he confidently buried.
Barca beat Sevilla 2-1 but for long periods looked little better than they had in Wednesday night's disappointing defeat at AC Milan. And the Catalans conceded for the 11th match in succession, a habit later lamented by Javier Mascherano as the Argentine admitted: "We are letting in too many goals."
Having conceded 16 in those 11 games, it is hard to see how Barca will stop a side like Madrid, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo in full flow - and perhaps Kaka too.
Ronaldo found himself on the bench as coach Jose Mourinho gave a clear indication of just where his priorities lie this week - Copa comes first now as La Liga takes a back seat.
But with Madrid trailing in a poor performance at Riazor, Cristiano was sent on to inspire his side. With their prize player on the pitch, Mourinho's men grew in confidence and the Portuguese appeared to lift all of those around him, including Kaka.
The Brazilian levelled with a lovely curled effort with 17 minutes left and continued his recent revival in another encouraging encounter. He even completed the full 90 minutes and must now be in contention for a role on Tuesday.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, set up Gonzalo Higuain for the winner with two minutes remaining but was unable to score himself at the only Primera Division ground where he has yet to net. The Portuguese is a certain starter for Madrid on Tuesday but, with the team needing goals and up against a vulnerable Barca, Mourinho may decide Kaka deserves a place alongside him, especially after Angel Di Maria got himself stupidly sent off in stoppage time on Saturday.
Time will tell, but Villa, Tello and Kaka did themselves no harm at all on Saturday and, after a frustrating time for all three, the trio now look ready to make their mark as the latest edition of the famous fixture fast approaches.
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Click through the gallery for a look back at the actors who have donned Batman's iconic cape and cowl over the years.Link
In his first screen appearance, Batman was played by Lewis Wilson. "Batman," a 15-chapter serial released in 1943 by Columbia Pictures, pit Wilson's Batman and Douglas Croft's Robin against Japanese spymaster Dr. Daka during World War II. (Columbia Pictures / Getty Images)Link
Columbia released another 15-chapter serial, "Batman and Robin," in 1949. In this version, Robert Lowery played Batman and Johnny Duncan played Robin. (Columbia Pictures / Getty Images)Link
For many Batfans, Adam West was the iconic Caped Crusader. West and Robin actor Burt Ward played the crimefighting duo in "Batman," a television series that ran from 1966 to 1968. The show, which earned three Emmy nominations, also spawned a movie, marking the first time the DC hero got his own feature-length film. (20th Century Fox)Link
After more than two decades off the big screen, Tim Burton reimagined the DC hero in 1989's "Batman," starring Michael Keaton. The movie, which won an Oscar for art direction, famously starred Jack Nicholson as the villainous Joker. Keaton reprised the role in 1992's "Batman Returns," starring opposite Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman. (Warner Bros.)Link
In 1995, director Joel Schumacher offered up a campier take on the hero in "Batman Forever." Val Kilmer played Batman, Chris O'Donnell played Robin and Jim Carrey played the Riddler -- one of many villains the hero faces off against in the film. (Warner Bros.)Link
Two years later, George Clooney donned the batsuit in Schumacher's 1997 follow-up "Batman & Robin." O'Donnell reprised his role as Robin, and Arnold Schwarzenegger played the nefarious Mr. Freeze. (Warner Bros.)Link
In 2005, Christopher Nolan rebooted the Batman franchise with "Batman Begins," starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne and his cape-wearing alter-ego. Bale reprised the role in 2008's "The Dark Knight," opposite Heath Ledger's Joker, and 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises." The critically acclaimed films were box-office juggernauts. (Warner Bros.)Link
Ben Affleck will play Batman opposite Henry Cavill's Superman in the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," slated to hit theaters in 2016. (Warner Bros.)Link
Lorenzo Semple Jr., creator of the classic Adam West-starring "Batman" television series, has died.
The prolific screenwriter served as scribe for scores of films and TV series, including Dino De Laurentiis' 1976 "King Kong," the Warren Beatty-starring thriller "The Parallax View," Sydney Pollack's "Three Days of the Condor," the 1980 cult darling "Flash Gordon" and the James Bond movie "Never Say Never Again," among other projects.
Semple died Friday at his home in Brentwood of natural causes. Born March 27, 1923, Semple celebrated his 91st birthday Thursday. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce; daughters Maria and Johanna; son Lorenzo; and six grandchildren.
In a 2010 interview with Hero Complex contributor Susan King, Semple recalled being approached by producer William Dozier to develop an ABC television series based on the "Batman" comic book.
"I got a cable from Bill to meet him in Madrid," Semple said. "I flew to Madrid to meet him at the Ritz, and he pulled out of his pocket this copy of this comic book 'Batman.' I said, 'It sounds terrific… Let's do it.'"
He wrote the show's first four episodes and served as the series' executive story editor for the rest of its run, which starred West as the Caped Crusader and Burt Ward as Robin. Credited for the colorful comic-book-inspired "Bam!" and "Pow!" graphics in the show's fight scenes, Semple said he knew from the start that he wanted "Batman" to be campy fun.
"When he showed me the book I said, 'Bill, I know how to do it. Go back to L.A.,'" he recalled. "We had no discussion and had no discussion with the network at all. I wrote the script and they loved it. We had to make one trip to New York to explain it to ABC. They liked it, but they were startled by it because it wasn't like anything else. They shot it without a pilot and scheduled it without a pilot. It started off as a rocket and naturally it ran out of steam because it was like a one-trick pony."
More recently, Semple teamed up with former producer Marcia Nasatir ("The Big Chill," "Vertical Limit") for a movie review YouTube series titled "Reel Geezers." The duo of then-octogenarian critics served up risque reviews on the movies and became a bit of a Hollywood sensation.
Despite his passion for the industry, Semple tried to keep movies, and his work, in perspective.
"No one's vote has ever been changed by a movie," he said. "That's why all the Iraq war movies failed. People who were against the war already knew it and people who supported the war didn't want to see them. Movies are immediate. No screenwriter has ever been discovered after their death the way painters or novelists have been.
"If you don't like a movie right away, it's no good."
Click through the image gallery at the top of the post for a look at the actors who have brought Batman to the screen.
[For the record, March 28, 6 p.m.: A previous version of this post misstated the year in which Semple was born.]
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i just can't stopWednesday, September 21, 2011
My parents came to town. They are a tremendous amount of help when they are here. I feel very fortunate.
My mother had a bit of an intervention and told me we HAD to purge the house.
I don't need all those baby spoons? Really? I can't keep all 6 platters? Really? I don't need her old set of china, those extra glasses, those silk flowers, those candle sticks, those extra bowls, 50 cookie cutters, a tea server? Really?
I didn't knit much, however, my mother sure loved the socks she finished. Extra special because we got the yarn in Greece. (I got some, too. Time to cast on.)
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We're moving soon, so I spent every day at the moment picking things up and asking the same thing: "DO I really need this?" It's quite liberating. C.xReplyDelete
I love to purge and start fresh. It is nice to reduce what you have and find out what you truly need. Of course, I also need the gentle nudge. My husband is usually the one questioning why we need certain things. Good luck!ReplyDelete
Good for you getting all that stuff outa there.ReplyDelete
I think that my last de-cluttering clear out pretty much got my little apartment to a good state. Now...the challenge is not let Stuff re-enter without thoughtful permission.ReplyDelete
So far, my resolution is holding up, but ... if I were to come across those baby spoons or platters or other treasures that you have sent away, I would be so tempted!
Those socks are grand. xo
I'm so impressed. Hooray for mothers! Wish I had the guts to do this too :)ReplyDelete
Very nice! Wish I could do the same thing.ReplyDelete
wish in our neighborhood have some place to "throw" the things that we don't really need,ReplyDelete
so my mother will not always trying to throw her "unused" stuff to my small place... :(
You are right. That kind of cleaning out feels REALLY good. We have done quite a bit of that since January and I don't think we are done. After 25 years living in one place, the build up of "stuff" is massive.ReplyDelete
I'd really like that pink rocker...:-) That said from the woman who just dropped an entire load off at the donation center today. There must be something in the air!ReplyDelete
I read a great book called Clutter Rehab which said if you haven't put your hand on it in a year, it's probably safe to send off. Love the picture of the next person's treasures.
You do have a pretty awesome mom. I know you know that, but still!ReplyDelete
My hubby claims to be a purger, but he's been collecting a lot more since we got married. But that's usually just 'mess' on his desk. I do still hold the record though. Having fiber hobbies will do that to you
dang! you did a lot!!!ReplyDelete
maybe your mother should come here. i could use an intervention.
(p.s. miss you. flickr?)
wow! that's a pretty good pile you've got there...for a moment I thought you were moving! Enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done!ReplyDelete
Please, Leslie, send your mother to me. I, also, need an intervention!ReplyDelete
The socks are great! Have you shared the photo with Sifis? Wonderful story about your visit with him. His shop looks divine. And today is free, too! (he, he)
- Maureen9/23/2011
Must be something in the air...I'm doing the same thing at my house! I do this a few times a year to "declutter" our basement and storage loft over the garage...it feels s-o-o-o-o-o good! We all have too much in my family, and I love to donate things to others who can put them to good use!ReplyDelete
You did great!I wished it was something I did! It's the best feeling in the world to get rid of stuff!ReplyDelete
Could you PLEASE send your Mum over to me here in Australia? I REALLY need help to do the same thing. Well done. xxooReplyDelete
Are you sure about your mom's china? Just sayin....ReplyDelete
The other thing that makes you purge stuff is realizing you have to move, and you have two much stuff for the largest uhaul truck!ReplyDelete
smiling B I G at all your success! looking for that organized feeling myself.ReplyDelete
Whoa - so incredibly need to purge here. Just everything. Think it will be a slow project.ReplyDelete


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September 19, 1920 - February 27, 2013
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Philip R. Adams, 92, a Retired Milk Man with Dairylea Co., of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, formerly of Garnerville, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Summit Park Nursing Care in Pomona, NY.
He was married to the late Anne B. McKeefery Adams, who passed December 18, 2008.
He was born September 19, 1920 in New York, NY, to Everett Adams and Margaret Smith Adams.
Survivors include his children: Philip G. Adams and his wife, Liz of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, Georgette Pronesti and husband, Frank of Kingston, NY, Susan Moran and husband, Michael of Tomkins Cove, NY, Mary Lewis and her husband, Bill of Pt. Pleasant, NJ; sister, Peggy Kessler of Glastonbury, CT; grandchildren: Susan Sherman ESQ and husband, Neal Sherman MD, Francis and Carol Pronesti, James Pronesti, Caroline Young DMD and husband, Steven, Elizabeth and Paul Musselman, Melissa and Jeffrey Angus, Kate, Michael, and Matthew Moran, William, Daniel, Bridgette, Patrick Lewis, Philip, Brian, and Robert Adams; great-grandchildren: Samuel, Charles, Gavin, Alexandra, Ryley, Marina, Francis and Gwyneth. He was predeceased by a sister and brother: Rose Adams and Everett Adams.
Philip was a member of the American Legion of Garnerville, NY.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 1st at Quigley Bros Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2nd at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson St. Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520.
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First-year head coach Edgar Fuentes and assistant coach BreAnn Russell both said they are excited about this year's team, which has 19 members.
"Only two of the girls are seniors, but most of them have had experience cheerleading, either at the high school or at the middle school," said Fuentes.
Russell and Fuentes were cheerleaders together on the same squad at GCHS several years ago. Fuentes is a 2007 graduate and Russell graduated in 2008.
"We're taking what we learned and did in high school, and applying it to coaching this team," Fuentes said. "It's good to have someone who knows the business as well as BreAnn does. We each have a little bit different background, but we complement each other well."
Throughout the summer, the cheerleaders have been working on cheers, dances, and athletic maneuvers, in addition to ongoing strength and conditioning training.
"It's a physically demanding sport," Fuentes said, adding that although cheerleading is not officially recognized as a competition sport by the Utah High School Activities Association, he hopes to take the team to at least one competitive event in the Salt Lake City area next spring, just for the experience.
The GCHS cheerleading team is scheduled to make its first public appearance on the sidelines and during the halftime of the Red Devils' first home football game of the season, which is against Rifle, Colorado, on Friday, Aug. 29.
"We'll have our new uniforms and be ready to go," Fuentes said.
The 19 members of the 2014-15 GCHS cheerleading squad are seniors Mystica Delafuente and Kaelyn Lammert; juniors Kwincey Wells, Karissa Martin, Jordan Garza-Newton, Sophia Richardson, Rylee Flynn and Lexi Melancon; sophomores Kimiko Cordero, Peyton Miley, Indyanna Clark and Karris Trujillo; and freshmen Ashtin Beason, Araya Cordero, Baelie Pierce, Alyssa Mick, Shalice Chamberlain, Britney Keogh and Jewels Wiley.


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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Attorneys representing around 600 school districts argued Monday that Texas' school financing system is so "hopelessly broken" that it violates the state Constitution while keeping students from being prepared for the well-paying jobs of tomorrow.
The state countered that, even though the system is flawed, it's nowhere near a crisis point.
Six lawsuits have been filed on behalf of about two-thirds of school districts, which educate about 75 percent of the state's roughly 5 million students. They have been rolled into a single case which opened before state District Judge John Dietz in Austin. The trial is expected to last into January.
The Texas Constitution guarantees an "efficient system of public free schools," but the plaintiffs say many schools can't provide an adequate education because the way they are funded is inefficient and unfair. Districts in rich and poor parts of the state are on the same side in the matter because Texas relies on a "Robin Hood" scheme in which districts with high property values or abundant revenue from oil or natural gas taxes turn over part of what they collect in property taxes to poorer districts.
"The system of school finance, as we see it, is hopelessly broken," said Rick Gray, who represents more than 400 districts mostly in poorer areas of the state. All the plaintiffs "are a united front in our belief that the system is unconstitutional," he said in his opening statement, adding that "the stakes are simply too high to ignore anymore."
The lawsuits were filed after the Legislature cut $4 billion in state funding to schools and another $1.4 billion for grant programs in 2011. The plaintiffs note the money was cut even though Texas' population has boomed and the number of low-income students has skyrocketed. Students from low-income families generally cost more to educate because many require instruction to learn English or participate in costly remedial programs outside the classroom.
Meanwhile, Texas has imposed increasingly more-difficult standardized tests that high school students must pass to graduate. The districts claim that funding cuts have forced them to layoff teachers, increase class sizes and cut back on education programs — all steps that ultimately leave their students less prepared for tougher exams.
"The bar has been raised and yet one hand has been tied behind school administrators' backs," Gray said.
He said experts will testify in coming days that, if current educational trends continue, the earning power of Texas residents forced to settle for low-wage jobs will decline so much that it will cost the state $11 billion in lost tax revenue by 2050.
The state Attorney General's office says that because Texas places great emphasis on local control of its school districts, shortcomings are the fault of individual districts.
Texas funded schools beyond the rate of inflation and enrollment growth between 2006 and 2010, and even with the 2011 cuts, districts still need "to show they are spending their money efficiently," Assistant Attorney General Shelly Dahlberg said.
"Superintendents' wish lists" include items like iPads for students, and districts offer programs, such as sports and extracurricular activities, that aren't required by the state, she said. Dahlberg also noted that districts pay teachers based on seniority, not student performance.
Standardized testing requirements that began last year are being phased in gradually and won't fully be required to graduate at least until 2015, Dahlberg said. She also predicted that "almost every single" superintendent eventually called to testify in the case will concede that they expect their students' test scores to continue improving over time — regardless of funding levels.
"I would suggest that we might have an impending crisis, but today it is not a crisis," Dahlberg said. "And we do not believe the plaintiffs can meet their burden of proof to show that it is."
Legal battles over school finance are nothing new in Texas; the case that began Monday is the sixth of its kind since 1984.
In 1993, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that it took $3,500 per student for schools to meet state standards, a figure which Gray said now equals around $6,600 when adjusted for inflation. But he said only 233 of Texas' 1,024 school districts can raise that amount because of state-imposed caps on how much they can collect in property taxes.
Also, districts considered property-wealthy collect on average about $2,000 more per student per year than those in poorer districts — even though they charge on average 8 cents less per dollar paid by area residents in property taxes. Gray said that works out to a discrepancy of about $64,000 per classroom each year.
Attorneys for other plaintiffs told the judge that it costs more to educate the growing number of students who are poor or don't speak English as a native language.
David Hinojosa, who represents the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, said that 60 percent of Texas students now receive free or reduced-price lunches at school, and as Texas enrollment grows by 80,000 students per year, as many as 95 percent of those new students are from low-income families.
Mark Trachtenberg, arguing on behalf of mostly property-wealthy districts, noted the state's growing Hispanic population now means roughly one in five students requires extra instruction in English.
"This is not a future crisis," he said, "it is a present crisis."


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More than 200,000 men were killed or mortally wounded in combat during the four years of the Civil War; thousands more were wounded and survived.¹ At many Civil War battles huge armies clashed, leaving large numbers of dead and wounded afterward. With such battles it is all too easy to think of the casualties as mere statistics and not as real men who were forever lost to their families or who suffered for years from the lingering effects of horrible wounds.
Not all casualties occurred in large, dramatic battles. In the small battles and skirmishes, where relatively few men fell, it is possible to identify most of the individuals who were killed or wounded and thus see the casualty rate of the Civil War in human terms. One of those small battles took place in a cold, rainy swamp in South Carolina. In early 1865, during the war's final year, an army of 60,000 veteran Union troops led by Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman began a destructive through South Carolina. On February 2 and 3 a portion of Sherman's army attacked an outnumbered Confederate force guarding a crossing of the Salkehatchie River called Rivers Bridge. After one frontal assault failed, the Union commanders decided to go around the Confederate line. Their troops crossed the river and its thick swamp at both flanks of the Confederate position, forcing the Southerners to withdraw.
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Hand Layered Mixed Media Art by Denise Buisman Pilger
Mixed Media on Wood | 18" x 18" | 45.5 cm x 45.5 cm | Sold
Collector: Danielle Legget
This piece on Dorval is part of 'Discoveries: Montreal', a series of artworks representing the boroughs on the island of Montreal. When I first came to Montreal I was immediately struck by the distinctly different atmosphere of the different boroughs. I thought it would be an interesting project to see if I would be able to create a series of different works based on that observation. The research for this project taken me to places I would never have come otherwise. I've greatly enjoyed this journey of discovery and feel like I know the city a lot better then when I first came here. With this series I hope the viewer will make some discoveries as well.
This mixed media painting on wood is created using a combination of image transfer and acrylic paints and mediums. The artwork comes with a wire on the back for hanging, it is signed on the front and has title, date, artist name and a signed certificate of authenticity from the artist on the back.
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Lots of folks are into vinyl these days. Some people are even making mix tapes again. But if you really want to embrace obscure, seemingly dead media, there's no better way to do it than to buy 78 rpm records. This documentary takes listeners inside the rarefied world of 78 record enthusiasts, including Greg Carr, former KFAI "Dig Out the Roots" DJ, and Scott Holthus, owner of Vintage Music Company in Minneapolis. Holthus owns hundreds of thousands of 78 records and he refurbishes the machines that plays them.
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Software moves on at a break-neck pace these days--version numbers clock up ever quicker as vendors try to market their apps as the latest and greatest. Software generally ages badly, falling into a state of looking grossly out of date, lacking new functionality that we've come to depend upon as well as compatibility problems. Dear OSNews readers, what old software (5+ years) do you still use, why, and what problems do you come across in sticking with it? Read More for my own contribution to the list
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I first run on 16 bits version of it on my old IBM PS/1 under Windows 3.0. The current version I have is a 32bits apps though. I think the author have updated it after 95.
Thinking of it, used to run the Sierra Screenantics Johny Castaway screen saver. They never made a 32bit version of it though. I could try to export all the ressources and recode it, or I could even decompile it. Win16 applications were far from complicated.