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Today's Meditation
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What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
---1 Corinthians 15:36
What an odd gift to bring to a grieving widow, I thought as I opened the white box a choir member had brought me. Inside were a dozen shriveled, brown bulbs.
She explained, "When our son died several years ago, a friend brought us tulip bulbs to plant. When they bloomed, we were to remember the Resurrection. I want to do the same for you."
Because my thumb is browner than the soil in which the bulbs would be planted, I enlisted the help of a friend. In the gray, dreary weather of November, we planted those ugly, brown bulbs in the border around the patio where my green-thumbed husband had raised many lovely flowers. When spring came, there they were — red and yellow tulips bursting with life and beauty.
I was reminded of First Corinthians. As the seed must die in order to become a living plant, we too must die in order to enter fully the kingdom of eternal life. That spring I enjoyed the tulips and thanked God for the promise of resurrection.
Sally Woodard
(West Virginia, USA)
Prayer: Loving God, help us not to despair but to find comfort in the many ways you come to us. Amen.
Thought for the Day: In times of grief, God reminds us of the hope we have in Jesus' resurrection.
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Refugee status
I have been using The Master Genealogist (TMG) for years now. It's flexible, allows infinite tweaking of charts, and I can import sources and fact types directly into a new project for each new client. I was so impressed that I started the TMG Sydney User Group in 2004. But a year or so ago TMG was discontinued and I started looking around for a replacement, with the goal that I would use TMG for as long as I could but would be using something new in a year's time. I figured that sooner or later – a new version of Windows or lack of drivers or something – TMG would no longer work properly and I'd be stuck with all my client projects, not to mention my own family tree.
I did some looking around and from a shortlist of three programs – Legacy, RootsMagic, and Family Historian, all of which I owned – I decided on Family Historian. Family tree software is an individual thing and what works for some doesn't work for others; just look at TMG! I started a new client project from scratch, a tree that even now only has a dozen or so people in it. Last week when I was trying to add new facts I started getting frustrated and decided to import it back into TMG so I could get on with my work. Family Historian uses a GED file and so I thought I could import that file directly into TMG, but TMG didn't like it, telling me there was no header record.
I wondered whether it was a TMG problem, and imported it into RootsMagic, without any problems, and so I went on with it in RootsMagic. And I've changed my mind and made a momentous decision.
I'm going with RootsMagic.
Why RootsMagic?
- Interface Working with a family tree program is an individual thing, where the interface and navigation comes down to personal preference. Once I started using the program for real I liked it better. It seems closer to TMG, which I liked because I could see everything on the screen at once and I could move it around to suit myself.
- Charts It uses the same software as TMG does, or at least it looks the same to me. I can select the chart that best suits my needs and then once it's open in the charting program I can move things around to fit on a page, or join two trees together, or whatever I want. This is important to me, and is almost a reason in itself to choose RootsMagic.
- Sources I can create templates to suit my own standards, and I can then export them and reuse them in future projects. This gets me up and running quickly on a new client, and was such a help to me when it was introduced into TMG a couple of versions ago that I was dreading being without it.
- Android App – there is an Android app (and a iPhone one as well) that uses Dropbox to sync the tree to my many Android devices. It's read-only, which is all I want, and I can update it directly from the file menu within the program.
The more I use it the more I like it. I'm sure I'll have more to say when I've used it a lot more.
It's a momentous decision for me because I spend a large part of nearly every day in my family tree software, working on clients' trees. I have at least a dozen running at any one time, often more.
RootsMagic allows you to import a TMG file directly, and I have yet to do this successfully because I have to set up my source templates. There are instructions on the website to do this, and there is a helpful forum and Facebook group. I've ordered my Getting the most out of RootsMagic book, and it's been a long time since I've ordered a printed book to help me learn something new. I think you can still buy the program at the upgrade price if you are a TMG refugee, and to be honest it's worth the money even if you only use it for the charts. I already had the previous version so I upgraded to V7.
This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Late Edit Just for the record, I also tried to bring the GED file from Family Historian into Legacy. The import process goes into a loop and never finishes. I like Legacy but the interface doesn't do it for me, a very subjective thing, nor the charts.


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I love bats.
Most people probably think that I just missed the last train to crazy-town but it's the truth. I love bats.
I still remember the first time I saw a bat. I must have been about seven years old, it was dusk in the middle of the summer and my parents were wrapping up a day of yard work. If I had noticed the bats at all I probably would have mistaken them for birds, but my Dad pointed them out and told me they were bats. At first I was a bit creeped out knowing real live bats hung out in the safety of my backyard, because bats were well associated in my brain with Dracula, Halloween, and abandoned belfries. (Did I even know what a belfry was at seven?)
Later, my brother invented a game of throwing a softball up into the air to watch the bats dive at it. I don't remember if I had already learned about echolocation or if that came later, but I whenever I teach my students about echo location the same image comes into my head: A baseball and a bat, one arching up and curving back down in a steady, predictable pattern, the other swooping reeling, and changing direction at a breakneck pace, elegant contrasts profiled against the sky and the familiar trees of our backyard.
At some point I learned that the bats were diving at the softball because they thought it was a flying insect, their source of food. Looking back I'm sure that if a bat had ever collided with the softball it would have died, and I'm equally sure I would have felt horrible as they both dropped out of the sky, but they never did. The bat would always realize, often times at the last second, that the missile was way too big to be even the most succulent moth and swoop away. It was a long time before I realized that this game must have been positively infuriating from the bat's point of view.
As incredible as this aerial display was, I didn't really fall in love with bats until I moved to New Hampshire. I spent a summer living in the attic of a cabin in Fraconia Notch State Park, and early, early in the morning I would hear incessant squeaking coming from a corner of the ceiling. I assumed it was one of the mice I was in a constant state of battle with that summer. One evening as I was getting ready to go to bed, from the same corner I saw a bat drop out of the crack where the ceiling met the log wall. I stood frozen in the middle of that room and I could hear the fluttering sound of its wings as it flew around the room for nearly half a minute. Even in the confines of that tiny room it was an agile flyer, swooping around me, the furniture, and the walls without crashing into any of them.
While I was startled by this first appearance I didn't really mind it. Maybe I truly did miss the last train to crazy-town, but a bat seemed like short change to the plastic-chewing, food-seeking, hantavirus-carrying, no-kill-trap eluding rodents that I was currently at war with. Besides, if I couldn't even rig a trap for a mouse, successfully evicting a bat was way out of my league.
That's when I started doing more research. Quite a few of the people I told about the bat immediately raised the concern of bats carrying rabies. As it turns out, according to the CDC, less than six percent of bats that are captured and tested carry rabies. That figure doesn't even take into account all of the bats that are happily zipping around like tiny furry fighter pilots. There is a high percentage of human rabies cases that are caused from bats, but in many cases the patient did not seek medical attention for a trivial little bat bite. What's more, in the majority of these cases the person was bitten while trying to remove the bat. I made a mental note to go to the doctor if I got bitten, or saw evidence that the bat was diseased and stopped worrying about it.
I also was surprised to hear people say that bats made a habit of flying into people's hair. My own observations of their ability to navigate contradicted the idea and many sources dismissed it. I hardly pay any attention to my hair anyways, and a bat stylist might have been an improvement.
But I did learn something that worried me. Biologists were concerned by something called "White Nose Syndrome." It had started with bats in New York State, and it was disrupting the bats during their winter hibernation causing them to be spotted flying around and eating snow. It was killing enormous numbers of bats, and other than a few vague references to a fungus, no one seemed to understand what was causing the bats to die. And no one knew what to do about it.
I won't say we always got along perfectly during my summer of the bats. For one thing, their habit of squeaking noisily in the ceiling at five in the morning got old fast. I also remember waking up one night to realize that a bat was noisily rustling around on top of a plastic bag that had one of my knitting projects in it. (I vaguely remember muttering "You can share my room, but stay out of my yarn!")
But more often than not I was delighted when they (literally) dropped in. I vividly remember watching one crawl around upside down using the hook-like thumb on it's wing. I was surprised, having been told that bats need to drop from a perch to be able to fly, to see a bat crawl around on the floor in the corner of the room and then effortlessly flutter back up into flight. Besides, having a bat for a roommate earned me at least a few bragging rights.
My summer in New Hampshire eventually ended. I moved back to civilization away. While I didn't start liking bats any less, I certainly didn't think about them as much. I still heard snippets about White Nose Syndrome here and there, and it still worried me, but I was too busy with my non-bat life to really stay in the loop.
About a week ago a bomb was dropped on me. I got an email saying that Icebox Cave in Cuyahoga Valley National Park was being closed due to concerns over White Nose Syndrome. A confirmed case of White Nose Syndrome was found nearby in one of the Summit County Metroparks. I hadn't even noticed that another case of White Nose Syndrome was confirmed in Ohio nearly a year ago. Even worse a case of White Nose Syndrome was confirmed not far from my cabin in New Hampshire the same year that I was there. The year afterwards bat populations all over the state plummeted.
Even though I'm thousands of miles away in California now it's struck a nerve. Those are my bats, in my favorite places, the ones that I used to play "dive at the softball," with and yelled at to keep out of my stuff. I want to do something about it this time around.
Although we have learned more about it, we still haven't figured out how to stop White Nose Syndrome from killing bats. It's caused by a cold loving fungus that probably originated in Europe. When the bats hibernate for the winter, particularly in caves and mine shafts, the fungus grows around their nose, causes lesions on their skin, and disrupts their hibernation causing them to waste precious energy stores flying around when there isn't a food source available. White Nose Syndrome has devastated the affected bats, killing anywhere from 70 to 100 percent of their original populations.
Many efforts to protect bats have been focused on preventing people from spreading the fungus. Countless parks and preserves have closed caves and mines to prevent the spores from being introduced to places where bats are known to hibernate. The Fish and Wildlife Service is encouraging cavers to decontaminate their gear before entering caves. Another way to help bats is by protecting their healthy populations. Avoid disturbing them when they are hibernating and protect the forests and wetland areas where they live and hunt. Hang bat houses to provide a place for them to live. Avoid using pesticides that kill the insects that they depend on for food.
Finally, even if you can't welcome a bat into your house, at least welcome them into your heart. As insect eaters and pollinators they play an important part in agriculture and our own food chain, not to mention mosquito control at your next barbecue. They are truly fascinating critters that are often unnoticed or feared for all the wrong reasons. They could use a little more love.
You can find more information about bats and White Nose Syndrome from these wonderful places:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bat Conservation International
National Speleological Society
Encyclopedia Smithsonian
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Encounter the Northern Territory's superb landscapes and sites, including Uluru
The remote town of Yulara is a convenient start point for visitors setting off to the explore the sensational range of natural wonders the Red Centre has to offer.
The ancient rock formations of Kata Tjuta (also known as The Olgas) create an amazing landscape of spectacular domes and canyons.
An iconic image of outback Australia and a sacred site for the local Aboriginal people, Uluru's remarkable colour changes are a wonder to behold. Visit the lesser-explored region of the West MacDonnell Ranges and compare the ever changing landscapes of the Red Centre.
Join an Indigenous Guide on a walk around the base of Uluru to the Mutijulu water hole, an experience exclusive to Intrepid Travel
This trips provides you with the best guides in the business who know the Australian outback like the back of their hand
Feel like you're in your own bed, but under the stars of the Red Centre. Proper beds, linen, electricity, and cooling fans provide that extra bit of comfort while you camp
Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, and gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru
Dine under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the outback
Enjoy our exclusive Australian Native Foods menu throughout the trip. Created in conjunction with Aussie bush tucker specialist Andrew Fielke, you will be treated to a plethora of native dishes incorporating ingredients such as kangaroo, emu, lemon myrtle, desert lime, wattle seed and more
Hike through natural amphitheatres, rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon
Traverse the immense landscape of the West MacDonnell Ranges and keep an eye out for an abundance of wildlife
Discover the spiritual importance of the outback landscape to local Aboriginal communities on guided nature walks - exclusive to Intrepid
This isn't a bare bones camping experience, as you'll be treated to creature comforts such as proper beds, linen, electricity and cooling fans.
Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together. Group sizes can also be pretty big, so be prepared to share this experience with a bigger group than what you might be familiar with.
Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme. During the day the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so bring base layers and warm clothing.
This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
On most days of the trip, you'll spend several hours driving through very sparse areas of desert. Sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel.
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Daley runs the family ranch near Oroville alongside his children, Kyle, Kate and Rob, who are all passionate about the family business. Daley is also a professor of animal science and associate dean of the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico, where he has been influential in the lives of up-and-coming young cattlemen throughout the state.
Daley's experience as a cow-calf producer and an educator make him invaluable to CCA and California's beef producers. In addition to being heavily involved with CCA, Daley is also a past-president of Butte County Cattlemen's Association, has been active in land use issues for the Farm Bureau and cattlemen; was a member of the University of California's Animal Welfare Task Force, and co-chair of CCA's Animal Welfare Task Force. He also serves as advisor to the Young Cattlemen's Association at Chico State.
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Fairfield men's lacrosse back to work after big win over Denver
If the Fairfield Stags were still flying a mile high after upsetting top-ranked Denver this weekend, coach Andy Copelan put them back on the ground during Monday's practice.
"We just fed the guys some humble pie maybe an hour ago," the Fairfield head coach said by phone after an afternoon workout. "We are already trying to bury it and to look ahead. It's a long season and you don't want a team to be defined by any one single moment.
"Hopefully, there's still a decent amount of lacrosse left for this group."
The coach-speak aside, Copelan and the Stags (8-5) had an awesome weekend in Denver with the program's first win (10-9) over a No. 1 team coming when senior Sam Snow scored 56 seconds into overtime at Peter Barton Stadium.
The win locked up a spot in the Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament, with one game to go in the regular season, and assured Fairfield of finishing .500 or better for a school -record fifth straight season. Junior goalie Jack Murphy was named ECAC Defensive Player of the Week after making 11 saves.
"It was pretty cool," Copelan said. "We had put ourselves in a position where we had to win one of these last two just to get into the ECAC tournament and to our team's credit I think they responded appropriately"
The Stags, who vaulted back into the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Coaches Poll at No. 20, close the regular season Saturday at Ohio State. The ECACs are May 2-4 at Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.
Fairfield's win marks just the second time since 1999, according to the school's sports information department, that an unranked school has beaten a No. 1 during the regular season.
Oddly enough, Copelan was part of the other game, too. Bucknell upset Maryland in 2006 with Copelan, who happens to be a Bison graduate, on the Terps' sidelines as an assistant.
"It's kind of wild," Copelan said. "I was on that Maryland staff and I think we had been ranked No. 1 for a week and then we got beat by my alma mater. It's kind of funny how it all comes full circle, but certainly, being on the winning side is my preference."
In another twist, for the second straight year Snow scored the game-winning goal against Denver in overtime. Last year he needed only 32 seconds to beat the then 10th-ranked Pioneers in overtime in Fairfield.
Prior to the Denver game, Fairfield's highest-ranked win came when it knocked off No. 3 Notre Dame in 2010. The Stags have played only one other game against a No. 1 team and that resulted in a 19-4 loss to Loyola, Md. in 1999.
"I was really proud of our kids," Copelan said. "It's been an interesting year. We started out playing pretty decent ball, hit a little bit of a rough patch in the middle of the year, and now we are starting to get back to a decent place where we are playing at a pretty high level again. Hopefully, we can peak at the right time.
Fairfield lost to eventual national champion Loyola in last year's ECAC final, marking the second straight season the team fell in the title game. The last time the school went to the NCAA tournament was 2005, which was before Copelan arrived.
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For four days, all three conferences converge at the SXSW Trade Show. This is the center of commerce at SXSW. Attendees can network and discover the technology and new developments that will propel their business.
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Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
In England since 1837 all births, marriages and deaths were recorded centrally for the whole nation. Before that time they were recorded in parish registers, or not at all in some cases. For family historians, like myself, this central record is a real gift. Once you get the hang of searching the indexes for your ancestors ordering the certificates is simple and can be done on-line direct from the General Records Office for a fee of £7 a throw. Certificates are subject to copy wright so officially displaying scanned copies on a blog or web site would be in violation of that. Shareing the details on the certificates, however, is perfectly OK. I have included details of all the certificates I have and I will continue to update it as I obtain more. Please add details of any you have for others to share.
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Marriages - Groom Surname beginning L
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Do you need a place to blow off some steam and get some exercise in Morrisville, NC? Check out the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU guide to the area's best parks and recreation.
This park is a local favorite, and it's easy to see why: there's no shortage of fun things to do here. Go for a stroll around the lake, or put on your helmet and test your mettle on the park's rigorous mountain bike trails. Grab your binoculars and catch a glimpse of the park's many native and migratory birds, or take the kids to the playground for a few hours. Whether you're looking to cast your line and catch the big one, or trying to perfect your volleyball spike, this park has just what you're after.
This petite park is no less fun for its diminutive size. Here, local kids have a blast pushing each other on the swings, going down the slides, and playing tag on the grass. There is a shaded picnic shelter for family get-togethers and respite from the sun during the summer months, but there isn't much shade other than that, so it's probably best to bring sunscreen and plenty of water to drink.
If your youngsters dream of one day sitting in the cockpit of an airplane, then the RDU Airport Observation Park is a must-see. At RDU Observation Park, you'll have hours of fun spotting planes from all over the world, plus there's a playground for little ones.


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Our smooth or hammered chevron in your choice of Sterling Silver, 14k Gold Fill or 14k Rose Gold Fill on a matching chain. Beautiful, simple and perfect for layering!
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Six Steps for Adjusting to a Back to School Bedtime
My two-year-old has a 10 p.m. bedtime. It happened gradually, over the summer. Longer, relaxed days, keeping up with her older siblings, and special outings and occasions have all pushed her usual 8 p.m. bedtime to this ridiculously late point.
It's gotta stop. I can picture us during the first week of school: bleary-eyed children (and crabby parents), negotiating a new schedule, new classrooms, new friends and new teachers. Yikes! We'd better start getting to bed earlier NOW.
Here's my reality-based plan for a saner sleep schedule – BEFORE school starts:
- Be realistic. Going to bed early is no fun when there's still summer play to enjoy. So plan on an earlier bedtime – for everyone – just four to five days before school starts.
- Go gradual. Bump bedtime a bit earlier each night by no more than 15 minutes to ease into the new routine.
- Go outside and play. Morning sun and outside activity maximize your tot's chances of better – and earlier – nighttime Z's.
- Cut the junk food. Offer yummy summer fruits instead of sugary sweets. Spend time shopping and prepping quality meals with the kids. High quality nutrition makes for better sleep (and lots of learning).
- Talk – and prep. It's natural to be a little nervous about starting a new school year. To banish nighttime anxieties, tour the school, meet with friends and teachers, and talk about the changes ahead.
- Prep YOUR schedule. The first week of school is always a little stressful, with new demands and unfamiliar routines. Anticipate rough patches by making your own schedule as flexible as possible, knowing that soon, you'll all be back on track.
Questions about what to expect from your little one this time of year? Post your question in a comment below.


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Festival Noons: Noon to 1 p.m. at Oregon Shakespeare Festival Carpenter Hall, 15 S. Pioneer St. Professor Michael Warren of the University of California, Santa Cruz, will present a lecture, "Late Shakespeare: 'The Tempest.' " Admission costs $12, $10 for OSF members, and $8 for ages 6 to 17. Tickets are available at the box office. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org.
Art Workshop and GMO Presentation: 2 to 4 p.m. at Ashland Art Center, 357 E. Main St. Local artist and activist Catie Faryl will present "Don't Shop with the G-Nome: How and Why I Avoid GMOs." The event will include an hour-long lesson on botanical drawing and painting, a display of Faryl's work, and a dialogue on genetically engineered seeds and foods. The event is free. Email email@example.com.
Scrabble: Noon to 3 p.m. at the Talent library, 101 Home St. Play for free. Call 541-535-4163 or see www.jcls.org.
OSF Green Show: 6:45 p.m. on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. Tames Alan, an actress, historian and fashion history teacher, will present "Shakespeare's Time — Upper Class" in costume. The festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Saturdays through Oct. 12. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org.


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Barnes & Noble will shut up to a third of its brick-and-mortar bookstores over the next decade as reading habits change and digital publications evolve, according to a new report.
The chain will end up with 450 to 500 stores in 10 years, down from the 689 physical stores it has now, according to Mitchell Klipper, chief executive of Barnes & Noble's retail group.
That evens out to about 20 stores shuttered yearly over the period, Klipper said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. Over the last decade, Barnes & Noble has balanced an average annual closing rate of 15 stores with 30 openings each year through 2009.
"Of that number, some of the stores are unprofitable while others are relocations to better properties," spokeswoman Mary Ellen Keating said of the closures.
Since then, however, the growth rate has shriveled, with the company opening just two stores this fiscal year. Klipper told the Journal that the smaller physical footprint is "a good business model."
"You have to adjust your overhead, and get smart with smart systems," he said. "Is it what it used to be when you were opening 80 stores a year and dropping stores everywhere? Probably not. It's different. But every business evolves."
In a statement, Keating said Klipper's projections "are consistent with analysts' expectations" and are historically consistent.
"Barnes & Noble has not adjusted its store closing plan whatsoever," she said.
She also noted that the chain has opened two prototype stores and plans to test others this year. The New York company began selling its Nook e-readers in 2009 and also has a separate division with 674 college locations.
Rival bookseller Borders Group Inc. began liquidating all its stores nationwide in 2011, crushed by massive debt and changes in the industry.
Said Keating: "Barnes & Noble has great real estate in prime locations and the company's management is fully committed to the retail concept for the long term."
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Playing the Lucky 5 lottery can be very exciting especially if from time to time you are a winner. Winning can be accomplished quit often if the correct system is used. There are many so called experts in the market offering winning number secrets and scratch off ticket recommendations that promise to help you win. Most are not legit. However, there are a few systems on the market that has produced some promising results.
When you consider that that there are many different lottery systems available and lots of past winners you remain anonymous or don't talk about their winning strategies how many more winners might there be who have used such systems?
Think about it: is it possible that a huge percentage of lottery winners are actually using mathematical or statistical formulas to help them win? If that is the case then anyone who is not using a system is merely feeding the prize fund and has an almost zero chance of winning.
Would You Like to Win The Lucky 5 lottery?
A lottery is a popular form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize. There are some states where lottery is forbidden but others endorse it to the extend of organizing a national lottery. Lotteries date back to the period of Romans. And it was common for emperors to give their dinner party guests gifts like slaves to lavish villas after drawings.
Two common lottery myths
Lottery is tax
Lottery take advantage of the poor economic strata of our society
Lottery facts
In China lottery was first played to fund the Great Wall
U.S. lotteries helped fund the Colonial Army in the Revolutionary War
At one point of time many churches and universities such as Harvard, Yale and Princeton were funded in part by lotteries
Where does the Lottery revenue expenditure go?
A good amount of lottery earnings is spend on economic development of the country
Steps are taken to improve job opportunities
Educational purposes
Human resources
Natural resources[environmental protection]
Public health finance
Keeping apart money to improve the economic development of a country, lottery gains also go to cancer organizations, child care canters and places where it is needed
Today, many religious and social organizations condemn lotteries saying that its a one way ticket to accumulating lots of wealth. Since lotteries lotteries tempt people to play with money and gain huge amounts back if they got lucky, it can easily become an addiction. Many individuals waste much money over lotteries and other gambling games without taking care of their families properly. This is unethical to a population of todays society. Of course, it is not right to spend all the money you earn on lotteries. But by taking part in lotteries you contribute a little to the development of your own country. Thats why we say lotteries are not just about gambling. Its a lot about winning and giving.
Is Playing Hospital Lotteries Your Best Chance at Winning a Million Dollars?
Lottery predictions is quite popular these days. People used to be skeptical with the predictions as they thought that the winning numbers are a matter of luck and fortunes. Not many people believe that lottery can be won by using some kind of a sophisticated science based predictions. It was not until the late 90s when lottery players began using lottery predictions to help them to win lottery or at least get closer to the winning numbers. When Gonzalo Garcia-Pelayo, a Spanish man who managed to study and analyze many games in two different countries, Spain and the US and win a lot of money by using different strategies. After him people started to believe that lottery results can be predicted.Lottery players start thinking about how to win the lotteries using predictions. They use many kinds of predictions: from mechanical predictions on mechanical lotteries to technological predictions using computer software. A lot of people use algorithm to analyze and predict lottery results.Analysis of GroupsThere are many kinds of group analysis that lottery predictors use to get into the winning numbers. Lottery players can group the months having the best winning numbers of a certain period or they can group the numbers winning in certain period of time.Analysis of Hot-Cold TrendThis algorithm analysis is one of the most favourite so far as it can record the frequency ranks and use the variations to predict the tendencies of hot and cold numbers in the next drawings.Analysis of Repetition PatternA lot of lottery players share the same opinion that repetition is quite important to predict the winning numbers as most of jackpots will appear again in the future.The analysis mentioned above represents only a part of the strategies that lottery players can use. There are still many other algorithm analysis that can be done by predictors to help them win.
Winning the Lucky 5 lottery is very rewarding. Give this system a spin and watch your winnings grow.


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Dr. Boyce Watkins - The Institute of Black Public Policy
I wrote about a new book regarding the NCAA's alleged exploitation of black athletes, written by University of Georgia Professor Billy Hawkins. In his recently-released book, "The New Plantation," Hawkins goes out of his way to help us understand that the method by which the NCAA does business is not much different from the mindset of plantation owners of the old south.
The analogies used by Professor Hawkins are thought-provoking and appear to be alarmist at first glance. After all, citizens are commonly comparing nearly every modern-day injustice to slavery in order to make a dramatic point. But in this case, the analogies are appropriate, in large part because slavery is not a dichotomy. Instead, it is actually a continuum, with complete freedom on one end and total servitude on the other. One could even argue that slaves themselves were not completely devoid of freedom, since they could have always chosen to run away, buy their freedom, maim themselves or even commit suicide as a way to escape their condition. The point of this very grim example is not to say that slavery was not entirely horrific; rather, it is to say that something does not have to be entirely horrific to be compared to slavery.


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Third-period outburst lifts Harvard past UNHBy ALLEN LESSELS
New Hampshire Union Leader
November 26. 2013 11:50PM
DURHAM — Back to even.
Harvard struck for a pair of quick goals late in the third period to take command on the way to a 6-3 win over No. 20-ranked New Hampshire in front of 4,661 on Tuesday night at the Whittemore Center.
"It was very, very disappointing, the way we played, especially after we got it tied up," said UNH coach Dick Umile. "We came back in the third period and tied it up and from that point on we gave up two horrendous goals. It wasn't one particular person. Bad effort."
Former Boston Bruin and Manchester Monarch Ted Donato, now in his 10th season as Harvard coach, has won three straight games against the Wildcats.
The Wildcats, who had a six-game win streak snapped at Providence on Saturday night, evened up their record at 7-7-1. Harvard improved to 4-5-1.
A pair of goals 41 seconds apart with less than seven minutes to play broke open.
Sophomore Kyle Criscuolo put the puck toward the crease from behind the red line and it deflected off UNH goalie Jeff Wyer and into the net to make it 4-3 with 6:52 to play.
It was Criscuolo's second goal of the night.
Tommy O'Regan blasted a shot past Wyer from close range with 6:11 left for 5-3.
"The fifth one was pathetic coverage on our part," Umile said. "Guy out front, by himself."
Raphael Girard made 33 saves for the win. Wyer had 15 saves.
Patrick McNally's shorthanded, empty-net goal finished the scoring.
The Wildcats move on to a series at Colorado College. They play the Tigers, who are 1-8-2, on Friday and Saturday nights.
UNH follows Colorado with a pair of games against Boston College. They are at BC on Dec. 6 and play the Eagles at the Whittemore Center the next night.
Down 3-2 to open the third period, the Wildcats tied it on a power play goal by senior forward Dalton Speelman. Speelman poked away during a scramble in front of the net and eventually got the puck past Girard.
Grayson Downing and Tyson Kelleher had assists.
Harvard jumped in front with a pair of goals in the first half of the second period.
Freshman Luke Esposito opened the scoring at 3:36 of the period and Criscuolo converted a pass from McNally for 2-0 at 9:23.
UNH got things even with a couple of quick ones.
Sophomore Dan Correale scored the first with a highlight-film move to get around a defender, move in tight on Girard and lift a shot over him and under the crossbar with 4:01 left in the second period.
Downing tied it a minute and a half later. Kevin Goumas and Justin Agosta had assists.
Harvard took the lead right back just over a minute later. Freshman Alexander Kerfoot broke through the middle and got in alone on Wyer and took a shot that broke through the goalie's pads and into the net.
UNH tied it once more, before the Crimson pulled away.
Harvard's Esposito comes from a long line of hockey players. Perhaps not the line that first comes to mind, though. His uncle is Mark Messier, the former Oiler, Ranger and Canuck standout who won six Stanley Cups. . . . Colorado College has struggled to score goals. The Tigers have just 15 goals in their 11 games. They have given up 31.
Last weekend, CC tied at St. Cloud State 2-2 on Friday night and lost on Saturday, 6-2.


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Lady Gaga has called on Kelly Osbourne to "set a standard of respect, compassion, and love" after the reality TV star revealed she had been cyber bullied by the Poker Face hitmaker's fans for harsh comments she made about the singer's weight.
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter hit the headlines last year when she told a U.K. talk show host she thought Gaga was pregnant when the pop star appeared onstage sporting a new curvy figure.
Fans didn't take kindly to the slimmed-down TV star's remarks and they took aim at Kelly for sparking gossip that forced their heroine to explain she had just put on a few pounds.
Gaga has now addressed Osbourne's bullying drama at the hands of her fans and encouraged the star to be more compassionate when she appears on her catty style series Fashion Police.
In an open letter to Osbourne posted on her LittleMonsters.com blog on Thursday, the singer wrote, "Everyday, through my music and public voice I choose to be positive and work towards a kinder and braver world with our community of followers. I encourage them to ignore criticism, stand up to bullies, know their own value and see that we are all the same and no one person is worth more than another.
"I have empathy for you Kelly, but I feel it culturally important to note that you have chosen a less compassionate path. Your work on E! with the Fashion Police is rooted in criticism, judgment, and rating people's beauty against one another. 'Appearance' is the most used reason for bullying in the world.
"Your show breeds negativity, and over the years has even become comedic in nature. It glorifies you and (co-host) Joan Rivers pointing in the camera, laughing, and making jokes about artists and celebrities as if we are zoo animals."
Referencing Osbourne's former fuller figure, Gaga adds, "What about your body revolution? It used to make me truly sad when I would hear people talk about your weight when you were younger, as I was bullied too. To see you blossoming into a beautiful slender woman who makes fun of others for a living is astounding.
"Why not help others? Why not defend others who are bullied for their image and share your story? I am pointing this out not to take a crack at your character, as we've met before and you're lovely. However, I urge you to take responsibility and accountability for the example that you are setting for young people.
"I cannot control my fans, and I discourage them from any negativity and violence, because that is wrong and hurtful – and I do feel badly that your feelings were hurt. However, we can all do our part in the media to set a standard of respect, compassion, and love. I wish for you to be treated with the kindness and respect that everyone deserves."
Lady Gaga has called on Kelly Osbourne to "set a standard of respect, compassion, and love" after the reality TV star revealed she had been cyber bullied by the Poker Face hitmaker's fans for harsh comments she made about the singer's weight.


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Unskippable: The Bouncer
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This one had so many good qoutes, i'm not gonna bother listing them all.
Also, Which one of you is Paul and which is Graham? I assume Graham is the one with the deeper voice, but you should never assume.
"I've still got my eye on you moon..."
Unskippable is legend
I will never understand anime hair.
why are all JRPGs or whatever the bouncer is along with eternal sonata, have badly written cutscenes. The only reason I watch those is because the girls are easy on the eyes. Anyway nice one, very funny. The Darkness is still my favorite one since it's the only game I've played.
yeah good point. I can forgive the female hairstyles but the males having such whack hair is a little uh [shiver] creepy.
"You can't park here."
"I didn't see any signs."
"It's inside!"
"...your inside."
and yes, the puddies reference is just about the funniest thing ever. I'm actually glad they said it was power rangers afterwards; it's been a while for me too and I couldn't be sure.
The Bouncer was made Squaresoft so that might explain the similarities.
"This is all your fault railing"
Good stuff, this whole series has been gold.
*wakes up*
Excellent as always, gentlemen.
Late addition: The railing bit would have been a good place to bring back the "You had ONE job!" joke.
I'm still got my eye on you moon...
Also, lol at hyperventilating ;p
Oh Steve Blum, you really are in everything.
But Sora's nice, and Sion seems like a dick...
To be accurate, it's Tetsuya Nomura who did the character design for this and FF8, so there's bound to be some overlap. Also, Kingdom Hearts, which just made the main guy saying that funnier.
Yay, the moon.
There's a party in my pants and you are underage......
That was a really good one....................I loved the bits where they where jumping around and the guys where doing sound effects.
Also, while I'm semi ranting, am I the only one who notices JRPG cutscenes like to throw in massive amounts of what is essentially useless info at this point while making main plot points all mysterious.
Either relay major backstory or give a suspenseful intro. If this girl is so important to a solar satellite (which I'm only guessing), so much so they have real time global tracking on her, why isn't she better guarded?
These guys are fast becoming one of my favourite online things. It's nice that you don;t need to also pause and re wind every 5 seconds just to get what they're saying unlike SOME reviewers.
Another great video. I actually used to play this game quite a bit. Fun fighting with RPG elements.
Also, all lines referring to watching the moon are funnier when said in an Adam West voice. Not Batman Adam West, but Mayor Adam West.
I've still got my eye on you, Moon.
I assume you also noticed the Cactuar in Volt´s jacket. Anyway, this excellent piece of stuff further cements my view that The Escapist is a small pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Very good, very very good.
Wait what? Since when is Unskippable anything approaching a review and anything but: Mystery Science Theatre 3000: VIDEO GAMES?
Hahaha astounding job guys. This could quite possibly be the best you've ever done.
Too many good points to point out all the good ones. Still, I feel some were just so awesome that they deserve mention:
You know how it goes, dick with a heart of gold.
"time to go glower at people..." love it...
Anyone else notice that Earth looks a lot like the Death Star from Star Wars ? [1:26]
Why oh why did that large children's bedroom they so unexpectedly crash through lack such plentiful children to land on.
Don't worry guys you got the putty sound just right. Also thanks for making this one I was just playing through it for a change of pace from square games. Although this makes me wonder...what happened to square-enix other franchises outside the rpg?
Also who liked the voice of Spike from Cowboy Bebop as Kou?
Go-Go Power Rangers!
Great video, nailed it completely - and yeah, they are effective henchmen - something must me wrong with their training.
I think it should be illegal for a show to be this funny.
You owe me money for my jaw surgery, damn it!
To be fair, this was Square's first game on the PS2, so... wait, never mind, it's still just a lame cutscene that needed to be made fun of.
Since never, though I don't bother divinding my browsing by "Review", "Shits 'n' Giggles" et cetera. It all falls under "lulz" way I see it.
There's a party in my pants and you're...under age. LOL!
Wow, I love this series. Funniest one so far.
"So your job is to scare away customers?"
"This is all your fault railing!"
That one's reserved for "Unskippable: The MOVIE!"
But seriously great job on this one, guys.
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Here comes the snow: A foot or more tonight through Tuesday nightBy JASON SCHREIBER
Union Leader Correspondent
March 18. 2013 3:46PM
Spring arrives Wednesday, but don't be fooled.
A strong late-winter storm is expected to plaster New Hampshire today with anywhere from 12 to 16 inches of snow across much of the state.
"It's not very spring like. We're just stuck in this pattern," said Stacie Hanes, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine.
Winter storm warnings were issued for the entire state as the latest coastal storm moves in with heavy snow expected — at times dropping 1 to 2 inches an hour.
The snow was expected to lighten up later Tuesday morning before another heavy burst in the afternoon, Hanes said.
Because it's late March, Hanes said the snow will be heavier in southern areas, increasing the chance of scattered power outages with the wet snow clinging to trees and power lines.
While the snow may mix with some rain along the coast, Hanes said it's expected to fall mostly as snow.
Unlike other powerful storms that have whipped the state this winter, this one will have lighter winds, with gusts reaching about 20 mph, Hanes said.
The storm comes just as the snow from several big storms in February — including record snowfall during the February blizzard — was melting away and leaving behind a muddy mess.
"I was looking forward to the last snowstorm being the last snowstorm," said Elaine White, 69, as she took a brisk walk through downtown Exeter Monday afternoon on her way to return a book to the Exeter library.
White is looking forward to spring, but as a New Englander she's used to snow in late March and even April.
It looked more like spring inside Stillwells Riverwalk Ice Cream in Exeter, one of the few ice cream shops around that's open through the winter.
Co-owner Stephen Markot said business hasn't been too bad even with all the snowstorms, but he wouldn't have minded another winter like the one last year, when temperatures soared into the 80s in March. The unseasonably warm weather was good for winter ice cream sales.
"There's a big difference this year because of the weather," he said.
Still, the cold temperatures and threat of more snow didn't stop Brenda Gargas and Karin Tenney-Helfrich from grabbing an ice cream during their lunch break in downtown Exeter.
"This is the prelude to spring," Gargas, of Fremont, said as she prepared to dive into her cup of purple cow frozen yogurt.
With maple sugar season in full swing, Tenney-Helfrich of Exeter decided to go with maple walnut ice cream.
"It's New England," she said. "We eat ice cream any time."


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If you're constantly squinting at the dinky screen on Nintendo's 3DS, Nintendo has come up with a fix – it's taken the wraps off the Nintendo 3DS XL, a super-sized version of the 3DS.
The 3DS XL features a larger 4.88in top screen and a smaller 4.18in bottom screen – a decent upgrade from the standard 3DS' dual 3.02in displays.
Fans of HD gaming will be disappointed by the top panel's 240x800 resolution however, and coupled with the lower screen which runs at 240x320, the PlayStation Vita's 5in 960x544 OLED display will look rather tempting.
In what seems like a glaring omission, Nintendo has decided not to put a second thumbstick on the 3DS XL – despite having created the Slide Pad to add a second stick to the original 3DS.
The 3DS XL will arrive packing a 4GB SD card and measures in at a tad thicker than its XL-less predecessor at 22mm. It will be available in the US on August 19th for US$200.
Stay tuned for UK release and pricing information as and when we get it.
Read our Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Vita reviews.
UPDATE: The Nintendo 3DS XL will be available in Europe from July 28th, although there's still no price information as of yet.
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Overly broad requirements prevented the law from reaching its full potential
A funny thing happened with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002. Critics complain that the law has created a "culture of compliance" in which administrators focus on paperwork rather than results. But in spite of this culture, agencies have not achieved real security.
"An underlying cause for information security weaknesses identified at federal agencies is that [the agencies] have not yet fully or effectively implemented key elements of an agencywide information security program, as required by FISMA," the Government Accountability Office's Gregory Wilshusen recently told a House subcommittee.
After seven years of progress and congressional report cards, 21 of 24 major agencies reported significant weaknesses in information system controls in 2009, Wilshusen said.
If we can't achieve compliance with a culture of compliance, where did we go wrong?
Even most of its critics give FISMA credit for good intentions. It is an effort to bring some order out of the chaos of IT security by requiring a standardized, auditable and repeatable approach to managing information security. Nothing in FISMA is inherently bad, although there is much that is not good enough. The three-year cycle for certifying and accrediting systems and the annual snapshots of security status are woefully inadequate. But FISMA's real failure is that it overreaches. It focuses on comprehensive procedures rather than results, which has created what former Air Force Chief Information Officer John Gilligan called a "scatter shot" approach to security. By requiring everything, it achieved nothing. Or at least not enough.
For a subject as complex and rapidly evolving as information security in an arena as diverse as the federal government, the less specific a regulation is the more effective it is likely to be. The drafters of FISMA realized this when they made that law technology neutral. It does not specify what tools or products to use and allows administrators to select controls appropriate to the level of risk presented by a system. But it still focuses on the systems and controls rather than the results desired and requires broad application rather than focused attention.
One department has reported significant success in improving its information security posture by prioritizing its defenses and continuously monitoring the status of systems, and then holding administrators responsible for their condition. State Department Chief Information Security Officer John Streufert has reported that overall risk on the department's key unclassified network has been reduced by about 90 percent.
It is notable that Streufert said that the risk scoring and continuous monitoring has supplemented FISMA compliance, not replaced it. The State Department's experience shows that while the law might not be adequate for achieving better security, it need not inhibit it. Although FISMA apparently is not the answer to information security, it is not necessarily the problem.
Still, why keep FISMA if it is not working? There is a growing consensus that the law should be fixed and possibly jettisoned completely. But let's not ignore the law's strengths.
Streufert called FISMA "game changing," pointing out that "the establishment of a holistic information security program and the responsibility of accounting to oversight entities, including Congress, served as a valuable check in determining the health of an agency's information security program." It is unlikely that State would have been successful in implementing and monitoring key security controls in its information systems if it had not had an accurate inventory of those systems, one of the first requirements of FISMA.
Some rewriting of FISMA is needed and is likely to occur. A number of bills addressing cybersecurity now are pending in both houses of Congress. Whatever form the new legislation takes, it should incorporate the holistic strengths of FISMA as well as correct its weaknesses.
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FISMA, when the DoD put a push on FISMA metrics for annual security testing, I saw all that was in it and then of course the 111 IA controls that were listed. Overnight, many bases were reporting compliance. I looked at all of the work that would go into being compliant and thought, as I looked at the others reporting compliance...Yeah...sure they're complaint. No way, not that fast. Senior management is more concerned with a little green box rather than a red one on a stoplight chart for their metrics. If no one is really going to confirm if a base is truly compliant, what is keeping people from just plain old fudging the numbers? FISMA may be good in concept, but it needs someone to check real compliance if we're going to use tax dollars to push it.
I have been following the new FISMA changes before they occurred. Back almost 5 years ago when Alan Pallard started his Hate FISMA campaign he really never provided much else except that FISMA was not IT Security and that compliance and audits were not worth the paper they were written on.
When confronted with how does one keep accountability he would just say something deep like 'if you use FISMA for IT security, that's not security, I feel sorry for you.'
But many of us in IT security were not using FISMA as a way to keep our systems secure. Most of us would look at FISMA as a starting point and move the bar from there. NIST was a good area to begin to form your policy around. The Cobit.
I know my manager still has a subscription to this anti-FISMA mail list which he sends to me on occasion.
It's as if Alan has given people the justification not to implement IT security because it doesn't exist. And nothing is better than something.
Personally I think Alan has lost his marbles and needs to go back to neverland to retrieve them. I think he's only looking to put his name on this bill so he can add it to SANS long list of accomplishments.
The new FISMA will require continuous monitoring by using a tool like Cyberscope, annual audits and stricter compliance. And all done cheaper than the 38 million spend over 6 years.
There is a recommendation in this bill that a new agency be created to oversee the Governments IT security. There will be changes to the criteria set forth within FISMA compliance and then finally there will be those annual audits.
I think the problem is in what StrangeLoop says. It's not FISMA it's that the people don't understand the basic fundamental of how to implement IT security at it's very basic level and look at Requirements or standards as a check list.
Do I have a sign in sheet, check with no more validation or authorization than that. How will a sign in sheet make us secure.
Or internal controls set up by the owner and authorized by the owner. Only an idiot wouldn't realize this going to make you more secure. It's required by the standards so we set it up.
I've been in the security business for 20 years and things haven't changed. We still have fools running the insane asylum.
And my two cents about the certifications. FISMA didn't require the certifications, standardization did. And people who commit to becoming certified want to do a better job. Not everyone but 80% of those who go after certifications are qualified and do a better job and should be paid a premium.
Those who don't should stay where they are.
The weakness is not with FISMA - it authorizes/enables the move toward system security. The weakness is in those that lack the commitment to follow through on its good intent: those that do just enough to get by. The same will be true of any new legislation. Those that now have the stage get to posture and spend other people's money, and act important. Any individuals that really DO the work will most likely never be recognized.
Here's another weakess of FISMA. It's forced everyone in the IA world to put concentrated effort into obtaining commercial certifications, OR LOSE THEIR JOB. So instead of concentrating on DOING their jobs they concentrate becomming legally qualified to do their jobs. In many ways FISMA is a distraction, and in this way causes the vulnerabilities it pretends to eliminate.
I've worked for the government in IT for over 20 years. Although FISMA isn't perfect it's a good way of tracking who indicates they are compliant. The problem is in order for FISMA to work the reporters to the system need to be knowledgeable of what they are reporting and honest enough to report what is really happening. What I have seen is people reporting thing that either don't meet the requirements because they don't understand the requirements or justifying what they are reporting is compliant even though it is not.
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In 1989, almost 60,000 telephone workers in New England and New York waged a successful fifteen week strike against Nynex to protest a new contract that threatened cuts to medical benefits.
This small collection includes three handouts and a bulletin documenting the four-month labor strike carried out by New England telephone workers (represented by the Communications Workers of America and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers unions) against the NYNEX corporation.
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Samsung Buys California Storage Software Start-Up
They mean to accelerate storage innovation
By: Maureen O'Gara
Dec. 18, 2012 09:15 AM
Samsung has acquired Nvelo, a Silicon Valley storage software start-up that spun out of Denali in June 2010 when Denali was acquired by Cadence Design Systems.
Samsung didn't say what it paid for all of Nvelo's technology and staff.
Nvelo supplies SSD caching for both consumer and enterprise computing platforms to break the I/O bottleneck and retrieve data faster. It's supposed to optimize the use of SSDs in storage subsystems.
Its storage technology is expected to be integrated into Samsung's SSD technologies to provide Samsung customers with a more diversified portfolio of NAND storage solutions.
They mean to accelerate storage innovation.
Nvelo has been introducing its flagship Dataplex product to OEMs, HDD and SSD vendors. Dataplex is supposed to delivers the performance of solid-state drives along with the price and capacity of hard disk drives through kernel-level adaptive caching and data management technologies.
It's reportedly bundled with products from flash vendors such as OCZ Technology, Corsair and Crucial.
The widgetry is said to be able to identify the data used most often storing it in both the cache and main storage.
It's intended for smartphone, notebook, desktop and server environments. Samsung is doubtless thinking mostly of its smartphone and tablet empire.
Nvelo says it benefited from over three years of R&D and business development incubation within Denali. It also took all the Dataplex engineering, marketing and business development people when it spun out.
Last year it got a $6.56 million A round from SKS Capital and Cadence.
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UPDATED: The CW has unveiled its midseason schedule, including three series premieres and the move of "Supernatural" from Tuesdays to Wednesdays in March.
But the network also announced Sunday that it had renewed "Supernatural" and seven other series for next season. It will be the 11th season for "Supernatural."
The other renewed series are "Arrow" (season four), "Jane the Virgin" (season two), "Reign" (season three), "The 100" (season three), "The Flash" (season two), "The Originals" (season three) and "The Vampire Diaries" (season seven).
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Why Investors Care
Individual investors can participate in Treasury auctions either through a securities dealer (brokerage firm) or via the Treasury Direct program, which saves on brokerage commissions. But brokers commissions are often nominal (especially with discount brokers), and using a broker does eliminate a lot of paper work and other administrative hassles. Brokers facilitate the purchases and sales of Treasuries in the secondary market, which is handy for buying Treasuries at times other than scheduled auctions or for maturities other than those offered by standard new issues.Interest rates on Treasury securities are determined in the market; the Federal Reserve does not set them. However, bond investors are sensitive to Federal Reserve policy and thus market rates will mirror policy expectations. Usually, bond market players are forward-looking and this means that interest rates on Treasury securities will move in the direction of Fed policy with a lead. As a result, one is more likely to see rising interest rates on Treasury yields during an expansion (and falling yields during economic slowdowns) in advance of policy changes by the Federal Reserve.Primer on TreasuriesTreasury securities, Treasuries, U.S. government bonds, T-bonds, T-notes, and T-bills all refer to the same type of security: debt obligations of the United States. Maturity refers to the length of the loan to the government. Treasury notes have maturities from 2 to 10 years (2-, 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-year notes are most common). Treasury securities all have minimum denominations of $100. How notes workYou pay $1,000 for a note. You receive interest payments every six months based on the coupon rate. If the rate is 6%, you get $30 every six months for a total of $60/year. When the note matures in five years, you get back the original investment of $1,000, called the principal.Investment ProfileTreasuries offer a measure of security unmatched by other investments - the U.S. government guarantees the initial investment (the principal) and interest payments. When Treasuries are resold in the secondary market, their prices are often significantly different than their face value since prices in the secondary market fluctuate based on the economic environment, inflation expectations, Federal Reserve policy, and simple forces of supply and demand. If a Treasury security is held to maturity, inflation and opportunity risks remain. Inflation erodes the value of both the principal and interest payments. Opportunity risk refers to what could have been earned had the money been invested elsewhere.
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The Gate of Wood was the first gate of the Seven Gates of Gondolin. It was placed at the end of the secret passage and the beginning of the Orfalch Echor, in an arch bordered by pillars. It was essentially a wooden portcullis that rose upon being touched in a certain place, an attribute which may have been cancellable in the case of siege. It was followed by the Gate of Stone.[1]


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In Part 1 of Natural Beauty, we focused on why you should reduce your exposure to toxins and a few resources to help you get started. Now, let's dig a little deeper and discuss some ways to reduce our exposure to the chemicals found in our everyday products. I know it's not always going to be easy to make this transition, especially when some of the products we will discuss are ones that you may have become accustomed to.
Don't forget, reducing your exposure to toxins is a process and it takes time. Start with one product you can easily change and feel you can live without. You will discover that this process will become easier and easier. Soon you will be a pro and will be making a more non-toxic environment for you and your entire family. So let's get started…
Hair Care
Shampoo and conditioners are products that we use everyday, if not multiple times per day. Finding a perfect combination that works well with your hair and doesn't cost an arm and a leg could be quite challenging. More and more grocery stores are beginning to carry a wider selection of products to choose from. You may even find travel sizes to test out the product's effectiveness before investing in a larger product. Here too, Skin Deep can be a vital resource.
What about coloring your hair? Is it safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Unfortunately, the chemicals used in dyes change frequently and there are few studies available to assess safety and/or harm. Permanent dyes are applied to the scalp as well as hair and chemicals can be absorbed through the scalp, not to mention inhaled through fumes. For this reason, many experts agree to avoid coloring your hair during the first trimester of pregnancy. Highlights have been noted as a safer option since the chemicals used do not touch the scalp and the hair is wrapped in foil which contains the fumes. Again, more and more eco hair salons can be found; try searching Spa Index.
Did you know that herbs, vegetables and fruits can also be used to enhance your hair color? Try the following:
- Lighten your hair with lemons and sun
- For blondes: Chamomile, calendula, rhubarb root, saffron, tumeric and yellow flowers
- For brunettes: Henna powder, black tea and coffee
- For red-heads: Beets, carrots and henna
To learn how, check out these articles from Mother Earth News.
Hair Removal
Eyebrows, upper lip, arm pits, bikini area and legs are all areas women keep well groomed. Waxes can contain chemicals, although some salons use better quality wax. Another point is that salons may not utilize the wax machine correctly either by not keeping the temperature of the wax at the recommended temperature or by re-inserting a used applicator into the wax. Dirty wax can carry many risks, including transmission of herpes and other infections. Remember, wax may be used for both facial and bikini waxing.
An alternative to waxing is the Indian art of threading. Threading uses a thread to remove hair from the root and although it is a bit more painful, the shaping is phenomenal! A little tip, opt out of the baby powder that is used prior to threading. Baby powder contains talc (not to mention other worrisome chemicals) and should be avoided. After the threading, an astringent is applied; most use Witch Hazel. Bringing your own ointment can ensure only the highest quality products are used on your face (Earth Mama Bottom Balm is great because it promotes healing and has anti-inflammatory properties).
For legs and bikini area, try a shaving gel that has safer health ratings such as Dr. Bronner's shave gel.
When you sit down and think about it, we use many different types of soaps. A soap for bathing, washing our hands and faces (not to mention the soaps we use to wash dishes…but that's another discussion). Many soaps contain surfactants which aide in foaming. 1,4-dioxane, a probable human carcinogen, is a by-product of these surfactants. In addition, triclosan, an anti-bacterial agent, is commonly found in many hand soaps. Triclosan is not only harmful to humans by killing bacteria, good bacteria included which makes us more susceptible to harmful bacteria, but it also harms the environment. Safer options are readily available at your local grocer. Castile soap is a great versatile soap that you can use for all of your skin care needs, from hand wash to facial cleaning.
Aluminum in present in many antiperspirants and has been linked to Alzheimer's andbreast cancer. A popular natural deodorant, the Crystal rock, deodorizes naturally by inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria. However, this popular deodorant is not aluminum-free. Dr. Mercola states, "The aluminum in crystal deodorant stones is a different type of compound known as an alum, the most common form being potassium alum, also known as potassium aluminum sulfate. Potassium Alum or Ammonium Alum are natural mineral salts made up of molecules that are too large to be absorbed by your skin. They form a protective layer on your skin that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. These deodorants are recommended by many cancer treatment centers." But again, they are not aluminum-free. Terra Naturals deodorants are vegan and aluminum-free.
Baking soda can be just as effective as a deodorant. There are many recipes available to make your own homemade deodorant using baking soda, cornstarch, olive/coconut oil and essential oils such as tea tree, lavender, lemon, etc. It's easy to make, cheap and lasts for months.
Most perfumes have synthetic fragrances and are loaded with toxins. Not ready to give up your favorite scent? Reduce your exposure by spraying the perfume on your clothes instead of your skin. Ready to toss your favorite perfume and opt for a healthier option? Essential oils are the answer. Just mix with olive oil, almond oil or jojoba oil to create your own signature non-toxic perfume.
Unfortunately, until there are better regulations on chemicals, we all must safeguard our health by becoming more knowledgeable about what's in the products that we use and how we can reduce our exposure.
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Threats to Africa's Marine Turtles
Loss and degradation of nesting, inter-nesting, and foraging habitats
Poorly located buildings and other infrastructure development are causing widespread erosion of nesting beaches and disruption of marine turtle nesting as a result of disturbance and beach lighting.
Development of tourist infrastructure is a particular threat, as controls on hotel location are often limited. Hotels are associated with increased human activity on beaches, and with overnight lighting, which disorientates hatchlings normally attracted to the sea by the reflection of the moon.
Impacts of even minor beach developments such as jetties are often felt far down-shore, as sediment transportation is disturbed and beach replenishment blocked.
In some areas the use of vehicles on beaches results in a significant hazard to hatchlings. Foraging areas on coral reefs and seagrass beds are also subject to a wide range of threats ranging from destructive fishing techniques, disturbance by motorised boats, and pollution.
Avoidable threats and impacts
Many of these impacts can be avoided by regulation of beach development, and by simple measures such as the shading of beach lights.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) provide the most complete overall protection for critical habitats such as nesting beaches.


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But the Dodgers should attempt to acquire him -- even if they do sign Zack Greinke.
Shields, 31 in 15 days, is a legitimate No. 2 or No. 3 starter, which is something the Dodgers don't have on a consistent basis with Chad Billingsley and Josh Beckett.
The lifetime Ray has posted a 3.89 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9, 7.7 K/9 and a 3.84 FIP in his career, and those numbers would presumably get better if he were traded to a team outside the American League East.
Shields has been one of the most underrated pitches in the last two seasons. He's averaging 238 innings with a 3.15 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 7.6 H/9, 1.0 HR/9, 2.3 BB/9, 8.5 K/9 and a 3.64 K/BB. Those numbers would look awfully nice either right behind Clayton Kershaw or (preferably) Greinke.
Shields has a friendly contract, as he's slated to make $9 million this season and $12 million next season on a club option, which would almost certainly be exercised. That makes him even more attractive to a potential acquiring team.
The team's interest in acquiring two starters this winter could mean it doesn't believe Billingsley's elbow is as good as it's been made out to be.
While he was touching 94 MPH on the gun after the season, there's no iron-clad guarantee the platelet injections will help Billingsley avoid Tommy John surgery. He's an unknown at this point and it's best to assume he's a non-factor until his health proves otherwise.
It also says the team doesn't think of Ted Lilly as a starting pitcher anymore. I don't, either, especially after all the shoulder issues last season. He has a chance to be a contributing member of the bullpen, but I'd be shocked if he made more than a few spot starts in 2013.
Apparently the asking price for R.A. Dickey is higher than expected. The Dodgers, instead of trying to acquire a guy who's two years shy of 40, use those prospects to try to get Shields, who's roughly eight years younger than Dickey.
The Dodgers have the prospects to land a guy like Shields (but not his teammate David Price unfortunately), but a more creative approach to a deal could be in order.
Team President Stan Kasten has said he wants to rebuild through the farm system, but it'd be hard to do that if they give up three or four quality prospects for Shields. My solution: Make Andre Ethier the centerpiece.
The Rays are looking for offense. They were talking to the Nationals earlier this week about Mike Morse. The Dodges should build an offer around Ethier and lots of cash.
My proposal
To Tampa Bay: Ethier, cash ($25 million) Chris Reed and Joc Pederson
To Los Angeles: Shields
The Rays land a legitimate middle-of-the-order hitter in Ethier with the Dodgers paying a healthy portion of the deal. They also acquire a lefty whose role is yet to be determined. However, he's a former first-round pick and there is value in that for a club like the Rays. They also get one of the Dodgers' best trade chips in Pederson. Pederson had a breakout 2012 campaign and projects to have average tools across the board. He can play center field, but he's better in a corner.
The Dodgers land a starter who gives them a potential rotation of Kershaw, Greinke (if he signs), Shields, Billingsley and Beckett. That doesn't even take into account Hyun-jin Ryu, whom the Dodgers might sign later this week.
My proposal could be way off. The original I was thinking about had Dee Gordon, but the Rays acquired Yunel Escobar on Tuesday, so their shortstop hole was effectively filled.
There's also no way of knowing the Rays would be interested in Ethier, even if the Dodgers send a lot of cash in the deal.
Management could really test the whole "There's no such thing as too much pitching" theory with some acquisitions this winter. And it seems that theory won't get tested until the Dodgers sign Greinke or make a different move with similar significance.


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I wish I was the kind of parent that provided nap time at exactly the same time every day; that had a sit down dinner with the whole family every night; that had everything organized every day in a neat little box. But I'm not. As a working mom – and let's be honest, is there really any other type of mom? – I find myself juggling a myriad of commitments and activities that has my calendar looking anything but orderly. I do however, recognize the value of consistency and predictability in parenting and there's nothing like New Year's Eve to remind us of the power of tradition.
We count down the days and the dropping of the ball not just to mark the end of one calendar year and the beginning of another, but also to provide meaning in an otherwise chaotic world. At a time in history in which there is much uncertainty – the economy, public education, food safety, the climate – the certainty of ritual provides an anchor and stability important for adults and children alike. In today's world, the New Year is akin to what older cultures call a Rite of Passage: a ritual event that marks a person's progress from one status to another. It is a universal phenomenon reflecting what social hierarchies, values and beliefs are important in specific families and cultures.
While modern times and modern family life allow fewer of us a June Cleaver predictability in parenting, children thrive with consistency and the holidays, New Year's in particular, provide ritual, tradition, and an anchor for our children that allows them to grow and evolve with a solid sense of place and belonging.
"Ritual inevitably carries a basic message of order, continuity, and predictability. New events are connected to preceding ones, incorporated into a stream of precedents so that they are recognized as growing out of tradition and experience. By stating enduring and underlying patterns, ritual connects past, present, and future, abrogating history and time." – Barbara Myerhoff (2006).
It's not so much that holidays and rites of passage actually change things as much as they give meaning to changes that are occurring.
As parents, we can use tradition and rites of passage at any time of year to help our children grow up with a sense of purpose, integrity, and responsibility.
To wit: birthday parties, weddings, funerals, holidays.
Last month, my father – a clinical psychologist who has spent his career studying the traditions of indigenous cultures as they may be applied to meet the challenges of modern life – took my son, who had just turned ten, on a rite of passage with five of his buddies, also just ten or about to turn ten. The boys were assigned a task of reflecting on what kind of person they hope to be over the next decade of their lives. "Over the next ten years," my dad told them, "You'll learn how to drive a car. You'll be able to vote. You could be drafted into war. You could become a parent. What kind of teenager – what kind of man – do you want to be?" Throughout the course of an overnight hike and a sunrise ceremony, the boys completed a series of undertakings designed to instill self-confidence, respect, and a sense of peer responsibility. The morning after, there was not a parent or child who had not been positively effected by the experience.
There are as many family traditions celebrating the New Year, as there are families. The commonality is the intentional experience and annual ritual. With New Year's we remember that which for which we are grateful and look toward that which we hope will be different. We honor the passing of one chapter and the beginning of another. And it's important not only to the well being of your family, but to our global citizenry.
How we progress as a society depends largely on how we maintain tradition and utilize ritual to meet the demands of modern life. Explains noted psychologist and author of five books, including New Traditions: Redefining Celebrations for Today's Family, "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are and provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."
How you celebrate the New Year is not as important as recognizing and repeating a tradition that is meaningful for you and your family. So whether you write out resolutions as a family, go on an annual ski trip, make yearly time capsules, bake New Year's cookies, or watch the ball drop together with hats, streamers, and noise makers is not the point. Rather, follow – or establish – yearly rituals that help your family grow, learn, celebrate and honor that which you value and cherish. For whether you realize it or not, the traditions you share with your children today will be passed on for generations to come.
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