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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lipscomb University's women's soccer team heads into the weekend's second season of play, Friday, when they host Nicholls State, beginning at 5:15 p.m. following the men's home opener against Georgia State. The game will be played at the LU Training Field behind Cofers Chapel Church on the corner of Caldwell Lane and Franklin Pike.
Last Friday, the Lady Bisons opened the season with a 1-1 tie against Arkansas State thanks to a fifth-minute penalty kick goal from senior Meghan McGuire. Junior keeper Erin Zerio made five saves in 110 minutes to preserve the draw.
Sunday, Lipscomb fell to Central Arkansas, 1-0. Zerio again played well in net, making six saves, but the offense mustered just four shots on goal and couldn't beat the Bears Kelsey Gochnauer, who earned the shutout.
Zerio continues her assault on the Lipscomb record books, moving ever-closer to surpassing Bethany Copeland's 157 saves for fourth all-time in Lipscomb history.
The Lady Bisons will be facing Nicholls State for the first time; the Colonels are a Southland Conference squad that started last season hot, going 6-2-1 before losing eight of their final nine matches.
The Colonels got off to another good start last weekend, defeating Spring Hill College and tying Louisiana Monroe. Freshman Kristy Tatom already has two goals and two assists on the season.
Sunday, Lipscomb will hit the road for its first away test of the season when the Lady Bisons travel to Martin, Tenn., for a 2 p.m. match against Ohio Valley Conference foe Tennessee Martin.
Last season, Lipscomb lost a two-overtime heartbreaker due to a 101st-minute goal from Abi Sanvee; Zerio made four saves in that one despite getting saddled with the loss.
Tennessee Martin finished 8-8-2 last season, missing the OVC tournament after losing two of their final three matches.
The Lady Skyhawks opened the season with two victories at home, against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (5-1) and Georgia State (2-0); freshman defender Amy Maksimowicz and freshman keeper Mariah Klenke were named OVC Defensive Player of the Week and OVC Goalkeeper of the Week, respectively.
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After the first weekend of action, several Lady Bisons are in the top-10 of conference categories. Junior Kameron Stilwell (five) and freshman Baylee Linnell (four) are tied for sixth and eighth, respectively, in the Atlantic Sun in shots taken, while McGuire is tied for tenth in points (two) and tied for fifth in goals (one).
In net, Zerio is fifth in GAA (0.90), third in save percentage (.846) and tied for second in saves (11); her saves tally is one behind North Florida's Megan Dorsey for the A-Sun lead.
Among A-Sun squads, only Mercer and North Florida escaped the first weekend unscathed. Overall, A-Sun squads went 7-8-2 on opening weekend, garnering a losing record despite outscoring opponents, 30-25.


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The Fall are an English post-punk band, formed in Prestwich, Greater Manchester in 1976. Despite an ever changing line up, the group essentially consists of its founder and only constant member, Mark E. Smith, who has said "If it's me and your granny on bongos, then it's [the] Fall". First associated with the late 1970s punk movement, the band's music has evolved through numerous stylistic changes, often concurrently with changes in the group's membership. The Fall's music is often characterised by repetition, an abrasive guitar-driven sound, and is always underpinned by Smith's often cryptic lyrics, described by critic Steve Huey as "abstract poetry filled with complicated wordplay, bone-dry wit, cutting social observations, and general misanthropy."
The group's output is prolific—as of November 2011 they have released 29 studio albums, and more than triple that counting live albums and other releases. They have never achieved widespread public success beyond a handful of minor hit singles in the late 1980s, but have maintained a strong cult following. The band were long associated with BBC disc jockey John Peel, who championed them from early on in their career and cited The Fall

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Candia, Hooksett superintendent not afraid of big battles with ManchesterBy BRENDAN CLOGSTON
Union Leader Correspondent
December 02. 2012 9:16PM
In the beginning of October, relatively early in the Manchester high school overcrowding crisis, Manchester schools Superintendent Thomas Brennan gave a presentation to the Hooksett School Board where he attempted to assure them that the problems which riled up parents in September were being addressed: class sizes were down, desk availability had never really been an issue, and books were on the way.
After Brennan left, and the board discussed what they had heard with some skepticism, SAU 15 Superintendent, Charles Littlefield started to fiddle with his iPad.
"I'm not being rude," he assured the audience and the board as they waited. "I'm being dramatic."
After a moment, he held up his iPad to the audience to display a picture of something a parent had shown him: a textbook tattered beyond repair, split almost in two.
It was an unusual display but a telling one. In a profession of technocrats and bureaucrats, Littlefield can operate something like a deferential crusader.
"I had to take a picture of it," Littlefield said to the audience, "because I don't want to hear that there are plenty of books. Although, that would actually be two books."
It was a gesture he would repeat almost two months later during a joint meeting between the Candia and Manchester school boards where it was received less enthusiastically by Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas
It was a are rare public display from Littlefield, who as superintendent serves as the primary liaison between the Candia and Hooksett boards and the city school district, where they send the majority of the their high school students. It's a role he typically performs diplomatically.
Minutes after the iPad demonstration, for instance, he refused to hear any ill words about Brennan, calling him "one of the most honorable and professional men I've ever worked with."
"I can't stand bureaucracy and bureaucratic structures. I can't change the world, but I can change the way I operate, and I do not operate as bureaucrat," said Littlefield. "I operate a multi-million dollar business.
"So part of my approach on a daily basis is a business approach. But, I'm not dealing with digits, and I'm not dealing with bricks; I'm dealing with and I'm an advocate for living, breathing human beings: kids. And despite my advanced years, I haven't forgotten what it's like to be a kid, and the need for somebody to really advocate for kids.
"There are times when the passion leaks through the business facade, and it has to. There is an emotional part to this issue: those high school kids are our future. This is what drives me. I truly believe that democracy depends on this next generation of kids who have to more competitive in the world than any generation, period."
Much of his attitude is visible in his history.
Charles Phil Littlefield grew up in Quincy, Mass., before attending Boston University in the late 1960s. He was an idealistic pre-med student, a little all over the place - he says he probably would have been given a steady regimen of Ritalin if he had grown up in a later time - but "driven to make a difference in people's lives."
"My vision was I was going to be a Dr. Tom Dooley [the American physician and humanitarian] in the jungles of Southeast Asia," he said.
After his father died in 1969, the financial realities of medical school caught up with him.
"It just wasn't going to happen," Littlefield said. "So I had to step back and say what's an alternative path, where I can make a difference, I can have an impact, where long after I'm gone there may be those that say 'Hey, remember that guy.' "
After graduating in 1969, Littlefield became a public school teacher in Massachusetts, his medical coursework proving helpful to him as the federal government was investing increasingly in the sciences and math, until becoming superintendent for the "large and complex" Methuen School District in 1985. There, he was forced to deal with Proposition 2�, a statute strictly limiting property tax increases, a fact which allows him some empathy for Manchester's budget issues.
After nearly 20 years in Methuen, however, Littlefield was looking for something smaller and more intimate. In 2006, he saw the opening at SAU 15, and made the move.
"I haven't blinked yet," he said. "I was blessed with three wonderful boards. . I work in three wonderful communities that are very supportive of teaching and learning, that have great kids, and involved parents who hold us accountable and hold our feet to the fire."
In SAU 15, Littlefield seems to have found both that intimacy and an outlet for his drive to make an impact. He remembered one SAU 15 student who had difficulty conforming to the demands of school.
"I got to know him, and he was and is a technological genius," Littlefield said. "I don't mean just good at technology. I mean, wow. And I think I was a part of a group that was able to open some doors for this kid, had him display and demonstrate some superior talents. If I hadn't known him by name, that may not have happened."
As the Manchester schools continue to struggle, and the city's school officials struggle to provide a satisfactory solution to its sending towns, however, Littlefield might soon have to step on to a larger stage as a negotiator for the towns' release from their high school contract.
"(Manchester) is facing so many challenges in terms of financial resources that you wonder, even if there's a willingness to address the issues, whether there's the capacity to do so," he said. "It may come to the point where we just have to agree: If you can't do it, just tell us you can't do it. We don't have to be mad at each other, we don't have to be critical of each other, we don't have to find fault with the way each is operating."
In terms of how he will approach such a step, the iPad moment may not be a bad indicator. After considering a comment that he was something like a wartime superintendent, Littlefield said with a smile, "I'm not afraid of battles."


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PASADENA>> Pop power couple Beyonce and Jay Z could perform at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium this summer, officials said Wednesday.
The show would be part of a reported stadium tour the power couple plans to embark upon this summer, according to Page Six entertainment news website.
Rose Bowl General Manager and CEO Darryl Dunn said that the stadium is in talks with promoter Live Nation to schedule a one night show for the first weekend in August.
"Nothing has been finalized," Dunn said.
Jay Z is no stranger to the Rose Bowl, playing a sold out concert with Justin Timberlake last July. This summer's stadium tour will be the first time the couple has toured together, according to published reports.
The Rose Bowl has already scheduled what Dunn called "a summer of music," with a three-night One Direction concert lined up for September and two nights of Rihanna and Eminem's "Monster Tour" scheduled in August.
"Even without this event certainly it's the summer of music at the Rose Bowl, sprinkled in with great soccer match with Manchester United," Dunn said. "It's an unprecedented year in terms of big musical events. It's a phenomenal opportunity."
The concerts are one of 18 large scale events at the stadium this year. A city ordinance requires council approval for any events over 12. The council has not approved a possible Beyonce and Jay Z show date for the stadium, which is nestled in a residential neighborhood.
The stadium also announced last week that it plans to start a music festival at the Rose Bowl and surrounding Brookside Golf Course as early as next summer. Officials said they are testing out music events as revenue generators for the rose Bowl as opposed to the looming proposal for a temporary NFL team at the stadium, which angered neighbors and sparked a lawsuit from surrounding neighborhood groups.


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Andrea Pirlo underlined why he was winning his 100th cap for Italy on Sunday. Giancarlo Rinaldi wraps up the Azzurri's 2-1 win over Mexico.
Football fans tend to forget the things for which they should be grateful. Our natural inclination is to take such matters for granted and focus on the areas where our favourites fall short. But, in order to buck that trend, Azzurri supporters really ought to take time out this week to say 100 thank-yous – one for every time Andrea Pirlo has donned his country's colours.
He wanted to play well in the match with Mexico which brought up his century of full international caps and it showed. He produced a sumptuous display of the kind which has the tifosi bowing down in humble adoration. If you could have bottled and sold his performance, it was the kind of vintage which only a handful of the mega-rich could possibly afford to purchase.
There were the free-kicks – each one delivered with his face a mask of concentration. One he scored, one almost created a goal and another whistled past the post. His mind games with the Mexican goalkeeper were the kind of exquisite torture Shane Warne used to take great delight in exacting on an opposing batsman. Poor Jose Corona could have been forgiven if he was still so bamboozled by bedtime that he dived into a waiting wardrobe mistaking it for the warm welcome of his duvet.
And then there was the ball protection and pinpoint passing. There is a school of thought that younger and more athletic players can hustle Pirlo off the ball these days, but the collective forces of El Tri were not enough to trouble him. In this opening game of Italy's Confederations Cup campaign he was as smooth and stylish as some Hollywood idol who quite effortlessly oozes screen presence. It was a display well worth paying the extra for the 3D glasses, if only in order to swoon in that extra dimension.
His was the undoubted starring role in a game which assuaged some fears – many of them my own – about how seriously the Azzurri might take the tournament. They raised their play several notches from the recent World Cup qualifier with the Czech Republic and shambolic friendly against Haiti. They actually performed in a manner worthy of four-time winners of that more major competition taking place in Brazil next summer.
And yet, until late in the game, the Christmas tree formation selected by Cesare Prandelli threatened to be more tinsel than timber. For all their possession and creation of chances, they looked like being held to a draw after an Andrea Barzagli blunder gifted Mexico an equaliser via Chicharito Hernandez from the penalty spot. It took a determined finish from Mario Balotelli 12 minutes from time to deliver the gift of a precious victory.
That powerhouse piece of goalscoring was another plus point from the game. There is always the slight suspicion that Prandelli sides might be more inclined towards good football than actually winning matches. But, in the Milan hitman, they have definitely got a forward who adds a little extra substance to their undoubted style.
It wouldn't be Super Mario, of course, if his strike was not tainted a little by his exuberant strip-tease celebration. His manager was not pleased and let him know about it when he was substituted in the closing stages. The yellow card he picked up for showing off his marvellous muscles may not matter much now but, in 12 months time, such actions could be the difference between triumph and disaster at the World Cup proper.
Balotelli worked well as the focal point of Italy's 4-3-2-1 and Emanuele Giaccherini was in sparkling form as one of the two playing in behind him. He got into great positions and showed some magnificent movement without ever quite delivering the killer pass or shot on goal. More seasoned Juventus followers will tell you that is his default setting during a match.
But what worked for one Bianconero did not seem to assist another. Claudio Marchisio failed to make the impact a player of his quality should have done in the second slot behind the striker. The position did not seem to suit his skill-set but his formline also seems to have tailed off a little of late.
There is no more to say about the perfect Pirlo and he was ably flanked by Riccardo Montolivo and Daniele De Rossi. And, while the normally rock solid Giorgio Chiellini and Barzagli partnership in central defence had its odd shaky moment, there was reason to be cheerful on the left side of the Azzurri's back line. Mattia De Sciglio has slotted into the Italy set-up as if he was born to be there. There is probably a strong case for switching him to the right side in the long term but, in the meantime, Ignazio Abate was competent in that position. In goal there was little for Gigi Buffon to do, other than pick out that Hernandez penalty from the back of the net.
Sub Alessio Cerci was pretty ineffective but, as was the case for Marchisio, he perhaps had a positional excuse. The other two late replacements were a pair of Albertos – Aquilani and Gilardino – but they scarcely had time to make an impact. Overall, however, this was an encouraging enough display.
Question marks must remain about how this tactical line-up might perform against better opposition. Mexico looked like a team with plenty of problems of their own and kept making unnecessary slip-ups at the back. Another side might well have punished Italy's wastefulness in front of goal much more severely.
Nonetheless, after the alarm bells of recent matches this game set a much more soothing tone. It hinted that Italy mean business in Brazil and are maybe not quite as jaded or disinterested as they might have seemed. And, even if they don't win this Confederations Cup, it should give us at least a couple more chances to savour watching Andrea Pirlo on the ball. That is something for which we should all be thankful.


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Wild Rose Elixir
1 pint jar
enough fresh wild rose petals to fill the jar
everclear or vodka/brandy to fill the jar 3/4 (I prefer a lower proof alcohol for this preparation, I might make a 50% solution with water and everclear)
glycerine or raw honey to fill the jar 1/4 (I generally prefer glycerine for first aid purposes since it is less sticky, which leads to higher compliance in patients, honey tastes better though).
Fill the jar with whole or roughly chopped Wild Rose petals. Add raw honey or glycerine, then fill with alcohol. Cover top with plastic or other non-reactive material before screwing on a regular canning lid. If you skip the plastic, your elixir will eventually start tasting strange and/or eat you metal lid, eating metal seems to be a special property of roses! Shake well. Let sit for three to six weeks, shaking regularly. You can strain at the end of that time or you can just pour off the amount you want to use a little at a time.
This is an incredibly useful preparation that I just love. Externally, it's amazing on burns and wounds. It has the wonderful ability to eradicate the pain of burns very quickly, to coat the surface of the skin without holding in heat, to actually reduce a great deal of the heat radiating from the burn, and to dramatically speed healing. The glycerine or honey helps to hold the elixir in place on the skin and contributes to the soothing effect. The Rose is blood moving, which contributes to pain relief and quicker healing. It's also very anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial as well as astringent, helping to reduce redness, swelling and any possible infection. It's extremely gentle and non-irritating, safe enough to use on baby skin or as a sitz bath but effective enough for most any first aid need.
A drop or two will calm itchy or stinging insect bites, and combines well with a Yarrow or Plantain spit poultice. It's also great on rashes from heat, contact dermatitis, blisters or poison ivy, especially when combined with Mugwort.
I use the elixir as a liniment, though the plain tincture will work well too, and is less sticky (but in a pinch, who can complain too much about sticky?). This liniment is effective for relaxing sore muscles, and has a special talent for sharp, shooting sensations related to nerve pain or slipped discs. For a badly pulled muscle or older injury, I will usually combine with Goldenrod oil if it is available.
Internally, I use small amounts of the elixir just as most would use Rescue Remedy, for any trauma, panic, fear or stressful situation for child, adult or animal. It's calming, pleasant and blood moving, helping to move someone out of a paralyzing shock or stuck emotion. It acts as a mild nervine, calming without sedating. I have met people though, who find it quite perception altering. And of course Wild Rose excels at opening the heart and restoring emotional equilibrium. It's also a well known aphrodisiac, but we'll leave those properties for a future post. It's also anti-spasmodic and can be used externally or internally for mild to moderate cramps.
For a more relaxing remedy with greater anti-infective properties, make with half Wild Rose petals and half Wild Rose hips (with seeds intact). This preparation is an especially good heart tonic (like its close relative, Hawthorn) and arthritis remedy when used in the long term. The hips are also effectively anti-viral (like their OTHER close relative Raspberry).
note: Yes, you can use domestic Roses instead, but depending on the variety you may not find it as strong as the wild ones.
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I had a wonderful harvest of fragrant old rose petals in May and June. I made rosewater with some and air-dried the rest. Now I have been waiting for a second bolom so I can make your rose elixer. The Japanese beetles are ravaging my rosebush!!!!!!! I am afraid I may not have another harvest this season. Can my dried petals be used? They are still very fragrant and have retained their color. I am storing them in a jar in my pantry.
Green Blessings- Karen
Thank you so much for this – I will try it. I have a little question though – you suggest brandy or vodka. Would amber rum work as well (since i happen to have some on hand, or cognac) – or should I stick to those you suggested? Just curious if it makes a difference…thanks so much!
I knew you had a rose elixir recipe here somewhere. Just sent some rose gardeners over.
I just finished making this Rose Elixir. I used all dried material. I added in Red and Pink Petals, Hibicus Flowers (recommended by a friend), and Rose Hips. I flavored it with some Cinnamon Chips and whole Cloves and a little Chamomile Flowers. The menstruum is local raw honey (it's a dark amber, all I have) and E&J Brandy. I get back to you when it's ready!
I am just so excited as I went out this morning and collected enough Yellow Rose Petals to make 2 batches of Rose Elixir and 1 batch of Rose Water! I have hundreds of Rose buds left so I will most likely make several more batches of Rose Elixir.
I want to say thank you so much for this information. I will let you know how my Elixir comes out as I have added Crystals, Ionized stones, organic lemon and orange peel and Reiki Healing to the Basic recipe. The first batch I did exactly as you described. It was the second batch that I added to. I would like to share this on my facebook page as I think it is a wonderful natural healing remedy.
I would actually like to do this with Lilacs next year!
I am about to decant mine tomorrow – the first day of Spring. It was started on the full moon Valentine's day. Really looking forward to tasting it. Thank you, Kiva


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Bubblews: "Although Alan Wake 2 is expected to be announced soon for the Xbox 720, it remains a mystery as to when the video game will be released. If Remedy Entertainment is smart, they would have developed the sequel as a launch game for Microsoft's next generation system."
It would be Microsoft decision since Remedy would need a publisher to fund the project
I'm really hoping it is announced soon. I really wanted to like the first one. Loved the set up, the atmosphere, the way they had the episode like chapters complete with music and scenes for the next episode.
Hopefully they make it the actual action a lot less monotonous than the first one.
It would make an excellent launch title, the game has gone on to sell 2 million copies, it has a following, and I believe Remedy could take full advantage of the power of the next Xbox, maybe even making it more of an open world game.
It was one of my favorite new IP's this generation, so hopefully we see more of Alan Wake!


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*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***Blade length: 6.13 in.Total length: 11.40 in.Blade height (at heel): 2.00 in.Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.07 in.Item weight: 5.20 oz.Blade: Marquenched, hand forged 52100 carbon steel for high performance edge retentionBolster: Integral 52100 carbon steelHandle: Stabilized koa wood with bubinga accents
Description: Michael Rader, who was honored as a journeyman smith June 2006, is best known for creating dramatic swords and daggers with woodwork that is beyond compare. When he puts his attention to creating chef's knives the results are exceptional.
Like his hunting knives, this santoku was pre-tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The santoku is the traditional Japanese chef's knife. This comfortable design is a fantastic multipurpose chopper. The santoku has quickly become the new favorite for chefs in the West.
The blade has been antiqued using Wayne Goddard's "mustard" protective finish. This attractive finish helps prevent rust and makes the knife easy to maintain. The bolster is integral -- a technique that, while common in production knives, is very rare in handmade knives due to the difficulty of implementation. The handle is formed from curly koa with bubinga accents. Copper and G10 spacers add excellent contrast. By using stabilized woods, Michael is able to combine the beauty of natural wood with durability. The knife has perfect balance and feels exceptional in the hand.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — He cajoles his audience into action. He needles rival Mitt Romney with biting mockery. He reminds voters about the past and where he wants to take them.
In the final days of his final campaign, President Barack Obama is part community organizer, part history professor and part locker-room basketball coach, imploring crowds — and the wider electorate — to let him finish what he started. The nation has been bruised by recession and war, he contends, but remains resilient and is coming back.
Most voters may see only snippets of Obama's speeches on television. But for the crowds who cram into high school gymnasiums in cities like Springfield, Obama's message is one of choice and contrast, of tough decisions made and promises kept. At stake, he says, is a fight for the middle class.
"The folks at the very top in this country, they don't need another champion in Washington. They've got lobbyists. They've got PACs. They've always got a seat at the table," Obama says in Ohio, a state at the heart of his re-election strategy. "But people who need a champion are the Americans whose letters I read every night — the men and women I meet on the campaign trail every day."
People like a laid-off furniture worker retraining at age 55, a small-restaurant owner who needs a loan to expand, the cooks and waiters who staff a Las Vegas hotel and want to buy their first home or send their child to college.
"All those kids in inner cities and small farm towns, and the rolling Virginia hills, or the valleys of Ohio, or right here in Springfield — kids dreaming of becoming doctors and scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs and diplomats, and maybe even a president," Obama says, his voice booming into the microphone. "They need a champion in Washington."
Obama rocketed to fame with his message of unity at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, but his populist argument befits a man running for re-election in a divided nation and a tight-as-a-drum race against Romney. His remarks have remained remarkably consistent for months, drawing on a thesis and a slate of policy proposals formed after the debt ceiling fight during the summer of 2011 — arguably the low point of his presidency.
From the outset, he reminds audiences of where the country has been. In 2008, when he won the Democratic nomination, "we were in the middle of two wars and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression."
Throughout, he tries to connect with the audience. "Fired up?" he asks, reprising the favorite applause line from the 2008 campaign. "Ready to go!" the crowd responds. Few speeches end without someone shouting, "We love you," prompting Obama to respond, "I love you back."
When Obama stabs at Romney's record, the crowd regularly boos. "Don't boo. Vote!" Obama instructs them in Springfield. "Voting's the best revenge."
In the aftermath of the damage from East Coast storm Sandy, Obama talks about his attention to the recovery effort, pointing to it as an example of American unity, "no matter how tough times are, we're all in this together."
But at every stop, as he has for months, Obama aims to draw bright lines with Romney and set up the campaign as a choice. He defends his record and warns that Romney would take the nation back to the policies of the Bush administration and the crumbling economy that marked its final days.
The choice message is everywhere, right down to the light blue posters declaring, "Forward!" The alternative, Obama reasons, is going backwards — a fitting message for a community like Springfield, which was once featured in a 1983 Newsweek issue entitled, "The American Dream," marking the magazine's 50th anniversary.
Obama guards against being cast as the status quo, belittling Romney as nothing more than a "salesman" who is trying to make the change argument with "the very same policies that failed our country so badly."
In Ohio, where one in eight is employed by the auto industry, he rails against Romney for suggesting automakers Chrysler and General Motors were adding jobs in China at the expense of workers here. He lumps Romney in with Republicans, charging his opponents with hoping Obama's faithful will "just give up, just walk away, and leave them to make the decisions. They're betting on cynicism. Ohio, I'm betting on you."
The tough talk is often laced with humor. Following a disastrous first debate in Denver, he ridiculed Romney's plan to cut the deficit, saying his opponent would only commit to ending the federal subsidy to PBS, the equivalent of getting tough on Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Elmo. "Oscar is hiding out in his trashcan," Obama joked later.
During a rally in northern Virginia, Obama said his rival had caught "Romnesia," causing him to forget past positions on issues.
Jokes aside, Obama regularly casts his presidency as the result of a movement, a coming together of a diverse group of voters who wanted change. The message is full of self-empowerment, with the president telling voters a second term rests upon their shoulders.
"We've come too far to grow fainthearted," Obama says. "Now is the time to keep pushing."
In a few days, he will know the outcome.
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St. Paul Man Gets 25 Years In Teen Gang Rape
ST. PAUL, (AP) - A St. Paul man convicted of planning the gang rape of a teenage girl has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Twenty-five-year-old Mang Yang was among nine men and youths authorities say were involved in the attack on the then-15-year-old girl in a vacant, foreclosed home on St. Paul's east side in November 2011.
In December, jurors convicted Yang of aiding and abetting first-degree criminal sexual conduct, conspiracy, kidnapping and committing a crime for the benefit of a gang.
Yang was accused of getting the girl drunk and delivering her to a party where gang members planned to rape her.
A Ramsey County judge called Yang's actions "heinous" at Wednesday's sentencing.


text: Spoke With the LC and now i think that my milk is "in" but the supply is extremely low. I pump 30 mins after every feeding. Btwn feeding, pumping, cleaning and trying to ear or sleep myself, the cycle is brutal. I dont really have time to sleep and although I have a great support network with my husband and mom, this is not sustainable as he grows and wants more. I have to supplement every single time after the breast bc he's still hungry (which adds on additional time). I'm on fenugreek as well. Any other suggestions for increasing milk supply while maintaining sanity?


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Whitecaps FC is proud to participate in the first KL Cares and Kicks Extreme Summer Soccer Event 2012 which has been organized by Kw'umut Lelum Child and Family Services. The event will take place from August 7 to 9 in Nanaimo, BC. Whitecaps FC club ambassador Carl Valentine along with the 'Caps head coach Martin Rennie, captain and MLS All-Star defender Jay DeMerit. and several other members of Whitecaps FC will be participating in the event.
"It all started with a vision of bringing community together and promoting hope and health. The global sport of soccer fits very well with our communities," said William Yoachim, executive director of Kw'umut Lelum Child and Family Services. "Building this relationship with Whitecaps FC has been a perfect fit as the 'Caps are all about community and partnerships."
At the event, skills and drills sessions will be set-up and tailored to the different age groups of participants. There will be approximately seven participants per coach which will give both players and coaches from Whitecaps FC the chance to meet and interact with participants, creating lasting bonds.
"We want to be a team for British Columbia," said Rennie. "I'm trying to get out and meet new people, and encourage them to give back to their community. As the coach of Whitecaps FC there's an opportunity and responsibility for me to give back to other people."
To learn more about the event, check out the video here.


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Hi Smartermail updated their server software last week and now the PB mail app wont get mail. No error message, just no new email messages since the update. My yahoo.mail account works fine on PB mail still
Yes, I know perhaps I should post this on a smartermail forum but that never seems to get any response
I was hoping someone here might use smartermail and perhaps know the answer


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Eliason Realty of Land O' Lakes offers Vilas County Upper Michigan hunting land and vacant parcels for sale. Vilas County and Upper Michigan are home to thousands of acres of national forests and huge tracts of hunting and timber land. Mixed hardwood forests provide great timber value. Wildlife is flourishing in the Northwoods, making these parcels and tracts attractive to the sportsmen and hunting enthusiast. At the same time, the silent sport of watching, observing and capturing nature on film, benefit the outdoorsmen who is looking for that quiet getaway retreat. Northern Wisconsin's Vilas County and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan have just the vacant land parcel to fulfill your dreams.
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Rays hang on, will battle Texas in tiebreaker
TORONTO -- Tampa Bay got 'er done.
But that process produced a great deal of anxiety before the Rays persevered by a 7-6 margin over the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre.View Full Game Coverage
TORONTO -- Tampa Bay got 'er done.
But that process produced a great deal of anxiety before the Rays persevered by a 7-6 margin over the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre.View Full Game Coverage
Tampa Bay administered what appeared to be an early knockout, but the Blue Jays scored six runs in the final four innings to make the Rays squirm before they could claim their 91st win of the season.
By winning, the Rays earned a spot in a one-game tiebreaker with the Rangers Monday night at 8:07 p.m. ET on TBS. The winner will advance to play the Indians in Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game in Cleveland.
"We're not in the playoffs yet, but we've gotten to this point," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "Let's just let the air out and go play."
Lingering in the back of some of the Rays' minds as Sunday's game went south was the memorable Game No. 162 in 2011, when the Rays stormed back from a 7-0 deficit against the Yankees to eventually win -- and get into the playoffs -- via Evan Longoria's walk-off homer.
"I did think that, and it was really awkward," Maddon said. "But I thought, 'This is different.' We're looking through the windshield and not the rearview mirror today."
Tampa Bay charged out of the gate Sunday, scoring six in the first while batting around for the first time since May 8 against Toronto at Tropicana Field.
Wil Myers got the inning started with a one-out double to center field off Blue Jays starter Todd Redmond. James Loney followed with a single to right that scored Myers. Longoria doubled home Loney to put the Rays up, 2-0.
Delmon Young added an RBI single and Jose Lobaton doubled home two more. Yunel Escobar singled home the final run of the inning to give the Rays a sizable lead before the Blue Jays had their first at-bat.
"To be able to score six runs in the first inning is big in any game," Myers said. "I think that was a good way to start out the game, and luckily we held that lead."
The last time Tampa Bay scored six runs in the first inning was Sept. 10, 2010, at Toronto.
"Came out ready to play, man," Maddon said. "Their pitcher's been hot. Redmond's been hot. But really good at-bats up and down the lineup, right down to Lobaton and Escobar -- that was outstanding."
Everything continued to roll the Rays' way in the bottom of the first, when starter Matt Moore walked three but escaped with no damage thanks to a double play and a strikeout of Mark DeRosa to end the inning.
"It really did a lot for me, have that kind of an at-bat to lead off the game and have it kind of washed away with a double play," Moore said."
After two silent innings on offense, the Rays extended their lead to 7-0 in the fourth, when Myers doubled off the wall in left to drive home Escobar.
Moore settled into a nice rhythm, posting five scoreless innings before DeRosa hit a two-run double with one out in the sixth. After Ryan Langerhans added a single, Jake McGee entered the game to take over from Moore.
J.P. Arencibia's sacrifice fly cut the lead to 7-3.
The Blue Jays scored another in the seventh, when Brett Lawrie doubled home a run off McGee. The Blue Jays went on to load the bases with one out -- a situation that prompted Maddon's 32nd career ejection -- but Joel Peralta got pinch-hitter Adam Lind to hit into an inning-ending double play.
Tampa Bay's 7-4 lead eroded further in the eighth after the Blue Jays got two aboard with two out against Peralta, prompting the Rays to bring in closer Fernando Rodney.
Jose Reyes greeted Rodney with an RBI single and Anthony Gose followed suit to cut the lead to 7-6. Lawrie then walked to load the bases for Moises Sierra. But Rodney recovered to get a swinging strikeout for the third out.
Rodney then surrendered a single to Lind to start the ninth.
Rodney recovered to get Langerhans to ground into a forceout, and he struck out Josh Thole for the second out of the inning. Ryan Goins flew out to left to end the game.
"I'm confident all the time," Rodney said. "But that's baseball. Most important thing is we win the game."
Toronto manager John Gibbons saluted his team's effort.
"It would have been easy to tuck it in; we had a huge crowd today and they were behind us," Gibbons said. "As tough as the year was, I got a lot of satisfaction and I found out a lot of things about some of the guys in there and had a lot of enjoyment along the way as well."
The Rays have been through many ups and downs all season, which made Sunday's ending fitting for a team to which things never seem to come easy.
"That was all the high blood pressure, you can kind of feel your heart right through your shirt," Moore said. "It was worth it. It helps make the moment a little more special."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com.


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It worked for a while on my N900, then gave up. Ive tried uninstalling/reinstalling/restarting scummvm, but its just the same (black screen for a few seconds, then it goes back to the N900 menu).. so Im assuming when Im uninstalling, it doesnt clear the scummvm entirely from the system. If anyone knows how I can get the scummvm main screen to load up again, that would be great-thanks...
in the N900s x-terminal application I entered:
rm /home/user/.scummvm
it told me 'this is a directory'... then I entered
rm /home/user/.scummvmrc
scummvm is now working again!


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Embark on an epic tour of East Africa from Kenya to Zimbabwe
This mind-blowing East African adventure tour combines the region's most unforgettable experiences. Seek out the rare mountain gorilla in Rwanda's steamy forests, enjoy thrill-packed safaris through lush forest and open savanna and see the crashing waters of Victoria Falls sparkling with spray. Be welcomed into small villages in Tanzania and Malawi, relax on sandy beaches at Lake Malawi and Zanzibar, and track the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. This overland tour of Africa is the perfect way to discover everything that makes this part of the world so special.
In 2019 this trip will no longer visit Marangu or visit the Mshiri Village in this area. Instead this trip will go directly from Mto Wa Mbu to Usambara Mountains. Further there will be an additional night in Stone Town after visiting the northern beaches of Zanzibar. The length of the itinerary will not change.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is filled with iconic vistas and animals – safari through it with an early morning and late afternoon game drive in our overland vehicle
With gorilla permits included in the price of the trip, seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Rwanda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence
Experience the two sides of Jinja, a riverside retreat at the source of the Nile but also the adventure capital of Uganda
Embark on a safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open roof safari 4x4 for a chance to see a Black Rhino.
Wander around Stone Town's bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets and receive a guided tour of the spice plantations
Feel the power of mighty Victoria Falls as we view them from the Zimbabwe side
Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours - up and down hill. A top tip is to pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs.
Camp in the Serengeti National Park itself without fences between you and the animals. Your leader will brief you on the safety measures the group will need to take for the 2 nights spent in the park.
At Usambara Mountains the group will do a easy hike to the beautiful Irente viewpoint.
We use our purpose-built overland vehicles for the duration of this trip. This multi-purpose truck allows for great game viewing with large sliding windows. This means the trucks do not have air-conditioning and conditions can get dusty and hot.
The overland vehicle is large enough to seat up to 22 passengers and carries all the camping equipment needed for the duration of this trip. Therefore the going can be slow over the long distances and often bumpy roads.
This is a participatory camping trip. You will be expected to set up and take down you own tent as well as assist with food preparation and cleaning. This makes it quicker, easier, more fun and will bring the group closer together.
Some passengers on this trip will have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip, so they can help you get into the groove quickly.
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018. View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
1.This trip requires a higher non-refundable deposit (AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900) in order to secure the included gorilla permit. We also require full passport details at time of booking. Please note that we need to confirm availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of departure. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking.
2. A single supplement is available on this trip. Please see your booking agent for further information.
3. This is a combination trip made up of 3 shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Nairobi and Stone Town as some group members leave and new ones join you.
4. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
5. This trip finishes in Vic Falls after breakfast on Day 42. However, if you wish to enjoy some of the optional activities on offer perhaps consider an evening flight or an additional night here.
In 2019 this trip will no longer visit Marangu or visit the Mshiri Village in this area. Instead this trip will go directly from Mto Wa Mbu to Usambara Mountains. Further there will be an additional night in Stone Town after visiting the northern beaches of Zanzibar. The length of the itinerary will not change.
Our Gorillas to Vic Falls trips score an average of 5 out of 5 based on 1 review in the last year.
This trip was beyond amazing and I got to experience so much of Africa, yet I still haven't seen enough! There is the perfect combination of excitement, challenges and relaxation on this trip. Most of the campsites have great facilities and camping really allows you to experience Africa at its best. I would recommend this trip to anyone considering an African adventure!
Review submitted 14 Nov 2016


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How is it that we work all day with gas heating equipment that has redundant safetys to prevent gas flow if ignition does not ocur within a few seconds, even locks out after a few attempts.
We then come home to a gas stove that has spark ignition on all 4 burners that is controlled by placing the knob in the high position. It is possiable to turn the knob past the ignition position without the burner lighting.
I present the following seneraio,
A toddler manages to turn on all 4 burners without any of them lighting. A while later you smell gas and run to the kitchen, your natural reaction would be to turn off the gas but remember that inorder to turn it off you have to go past the high position which activates the spark ignitor.
I know that natural gas is lignter than air but it scares me to think that you could have do do this 4 times to shutdown all 4 flowing burners.
What are the odds of causing an explosion while attempting to stop the gas flow. Anyone ever hear of this happening?
What would you do, or am I barking up the wrong tree here?
How does this stuff get certified?


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Grilled Ahi Nicoise with Pea Shoots & Wrinkled Olive Tapenade
|Seafood, Potatoes, Vegetables
|Day Part
|Cuisine Type
Luscious Ahi tuna is grilled and served Nicoise style. A flavorful tapenade joins the beans, tomatoes, potatoes and olives and a drizzle of lemon juice brightens all the flavors.
6 tuna fillets, 4 oz. each
Olive oil for rubbing onto tuna
6 cups fresh pea shoots
8 oz. baby French green beans, blanched and chilled
8 oz. tiny red potatoes, cooked, chilled
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
1/2 pt. niçoise-style olives
Lemon juice, for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive tapenade and lemon wedges, for garnish
1. Light a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill.
2. Rub both sides of the tuna fillets with olive oil and grill over med. heat for 3 min. per side.
3. Arrange pea shoots, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and olives on platter.
4. Drizzle with the lemon juice and a few cranks of black pepper.
5. Place the grilled fillets alongside, and garnish with a spoonful of the tapenade and fresh lemon wedges.


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Watch How This Team Got A Ford GT To Do 278 MPH At The Texas Mile
265.2 MPH in a Russian Lamborghini Gallardo? Please, that's so yesterday. The new king on the field is a 2,000 hp Ford GT, the same car that set Hennessey's previous record. After the announcement on Monday, the team sent us a new video showing more of how they've done it.


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Liverpool Music Week Teams up with Orange Amps for 2011 Music Showcase!
Liverpool Music Week 2011
|Liverpool Music Week is an annual festival that has continuously brought us days and nights packed full of great music, from established artists such as Darwin Deez (2010) to new up and coming musicians attempting to burst into the industry. Since the first festival was hosted back in 2003, LMW has grown to become the UK's biggest indoor winter music festival.
In addition to the many performances hosted by MOJO and other venues, LMW will be holding the closing party in The Contemporary Urban Centre (CUC) on New Bird Street, Liverpool. The concluding showcase will be headlined by English singer, electronic music producer and Mercury nominee, Ghostpoet, who is currently touring and will be performing in over 20 venues throughout Europe this year.
LMW Director, Mike Deane said: "The Liverpool Music Week 2011 closing show will be an unprecedented experience, one absolutely not to miss, and perfect event to take us into our 10th festival year."
On another note, LMW will be running a series of panels and seminars with some of the biggest names in the UK music industry. They'll be coming together to discuss issues and opportunities within the sector. These industry "movers and shakers" will also be offering advice and support to a number of related music businesses, musicians and individuals who are interested in establishing themselves, or progressing further within the industry.
The 2011 showcase is sponsored by Sennheiser, and look out because Dolphin music will be providing Liverpool Music Week with a selection of incredible Orange bass amplifiers, you can't miss them… they're orange!
For more details about these manufacturers, featured artists and their range of products visit our Sennheiser and Orange brand pages.
Liverpool Music Week Line-Up
Gigs at Mojo (free)
Friday 28th October
The Duke Spirit, Being Jo Francis, The Temps - Mojo opening party
|Saturday 29th October
|The Young knives, Fly with Vampires, The Sonic Faith
|Sunday 30th October
|Tribes, All Mankind, the Liberty Vessels, The City Walls, Fieldhouse
|Tuesday 1st November
|Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Dan Croll, Thomas J Speight, Joe Keelan, Strawhouses
|Wednesday 2nd November
|Foreign Beggars, 4121, Eat Your Greens DJs
|Thursday 3rd November
|Dels, Kof, Notorious Clubnight Afterparty
|Friday 4th November
|Big Deal, The Big House, Cold Shoulder, Secret Garden, Gathering, Terra Alpha
|Saturday 5th November
|Baxter Dury, Loved Ones, Emily and the Faves, Johnny Sands, Mikhael Paskalev
|Sunday 6th November
|Twin Sister, All We Are, Carousel, The Readymades
|Monday 7th November
|Gardens & Villa, We Are Animal, Super Cannes, Valet Dukes, Police Squad
|Tuesday 8th November
|Marcus Foster, James Canty, Luke Fenlon, By The Sea, Nick Ellis
|Wednesday 9th November
|Three Trapped Tigers, Nine Tails, Rosa Valle, Rhodes, Muto Leo
|Thursday 10th November
|Summer Camp, Stealing Sheep, Dog Is Dead, Yes Lord Sugar
|Sunday 13th November
|Frankie and the Heartstrings, The Lady killers, The Wild Eyes, Hot Light Fiesta, Get Back Collquit - Mojo closing party
Closing Party at The Contemporary Urban Centre (£10)
|Man Without Country
Dustin Wong & The Infinite Love Orchestra
|The Phantom Band
|Dutch Uncles
|Mind Mountain
|The Whip
|Echo Lake
|New Villager
|El Toro
|Beth Jeans Houghton
|Ellen & The Escapades
|Salem Rages
|Bos Angeles
|Ex-Easter Island Head
|Simon Knighton
|Cerebral Ballzy
|Fear of Men
|Stealing Sheep
|Clinic (DJ Set)
|Gross Magic
|The Loud
|Crushing Blows
|Trevor Moss & Hannah Lou
|Hot Club de Paris
|Vasco da Gama
|Hyde & Beast
|DJ Derek
|James Rand
|Vision of Trees
|DJ Wrongtom
|Kazimier Krunk band
|Warm Brains
|Dog Show
|Lets Buy Happiness
|We Came out Like Tigers
|Lucky Beaches
|Drums of Death
|LV & Joshua Idehan
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Friday, October 12, 2012 - Lukas and Ondra - Screen Test RAW - FULL CONTACT
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We invited newcomer Ondra Krahul in for a screentest and paired him up with Lukas Pribyl to see how things went. During the interview, at the start, Ondra professes to being a little nervous at doing something with another guy for the first time. But his nerves don't seem apparent as he begins kissing Lukas. Or, indeed, as his hand drops to Lukas' groin and begins to feel his cock. Ondra takes Lukas' cock out of his undies and wanks it, making it nice and hard. Then he works his way down the body to start sucking on that hard cick. He really sucks it well and then Lukas fucks it into Ondra's mouth. With his underwear off Lukas' ass is also available and Ondra fingers it somewhat, until Lukas takes over and plays with it himself. Ondra removes his underwear as he continues sucking on Lukas' hard cock. Then we see that Ondra is rock hard too and Lukas returns the favor by going down and sucking on it. He sucks it and has his mouth fucked as well before moving so that his can sit his tight little ass down on the cock. Lukas rides up and down on Ondra's big, hard cock, until Ondra takes over, fucking upwards into that tight ass. The guys change position, with Lukas bending over and Ondra's dick is wedged deep in his ass for more fucking. Ondra is certainly doing a great job, for his first time and continues with it as they change to missionary position. Lukas wanks himself hard as he is being fucked. Soon he is ready and shoots his load all over the place. Ondra pulls out and dumps a huge, creamy load over Lukas face. Lukas then kisses the spent cock and takes it in his mouth to clean it off. What a great screentest this is, with Ondra really showing what he can do. Lukas, as ever, was wonderful too.
Jan Reznyk is from Stara Boleslav and is aged 27. He works as a postman and enjoys playing football and sports generally. What a hunk Jan is, and he looks great as we see him walking up to his motorbike, in his leathers. He dons his gloves, closes his jacket and puts on his helmet, but before riding of on the bike. Mercifully that is not he end of the video. He does come back and rides around a bit more before coming to a stop and dismounting. Then removing his helmet we have an interview with him. Jan then begins to do his show, opening his jacket to reveal a very nice chest. He leans back on his motorbike and caresses his chest, removing his jacket in the process. Then he opens his pants to pulls out a nice hard cock. Jan wanks that cock for a while before turning around, dropping the pants more and bending over to show a nice hairy ass and a very hot hole. His hands spread the cheeks of his ass so we get a great view. As he stands and turns again, now with just his boots on, Jan looks great. He really is a very masculine looking guy. Playing with his cock some more he leans on the bike again, with a leg up, so we can see that ass while he wanks. It isn't long bfore he gives us a very nice cumshot and then mounts his bike again, this time naked, and rides off into the sun.
Kamil Pohoda is aged 20 and lives in Pardubice. He is a student who enjoys sports, fitness and Thai-boxing. What a looker Kamil is, he looks splendid as he poses for the camera. Then even better when his hot chest is revealed. Then he lowers his jeans and shows a real sexy ass before turning around to let us see his cock and balls. What a lovely set that is too. We see more of the flaccid cock as Kamil sits down and relaxes. Then he makes wood for us and we see that his cock grows very well indeed. More ass shots are forthcoming too, with the cheeks very well spread to give us a very good view indeed. Kamil is a real winner I will look forward to seeing his erotic video next week.


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Jensen Ackles of "Supernatural" and his actress wife, Danneel Harris, put their gated home in Malibu up for sale at $6.995 million and in four days they had a buyer.
Set on more than an acre, the just-remodeled house features a formal entry, a grand living room surrounded by garden-view windows, dining and family rooms, a den, five bedrooms and six bathrooms in nearly 6,000 square feet of living space.
The updated kitchen has a large island, custom cabinetry, marble surfaces and hand-painted tile. A guest suite sits above the garage.
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Mark Gonzales' White Sox mailbag
Jermaine Dye has had a very untypical and difficult second half. His batting average and power numbers are way down. Has he been playing hurt most of the second half or is his rapid decline a result of diminishing skills due to age? He has been a terrific player for the Sox for most of his tenure and has been hard to watch him struggle. Was the acquisition of Alex Rios as much a hedge against Dye's situation as it was an attempt to bolster outfield defense? --Greg Shafer, Tallahassee, Fla
Jermaine's average dropped 30 points from the start of the second half to Rios' arrival. More alarming was the lack of power. Rios certainly has the tools to be a perennial all-star, but the Sox haven't seen him put together a long streak. They're hoping he comes to spring training with a fresh start and finds his comfort zone.
I keep waiting for but have yet to see an article from anyone in this town that points to the obvious and biggest reason for the failure of both the Cubs and Sox this year: STUPIDITY!!! These may be the two stupidest teams to ever play major league baseball. First there are the general mangers who make deals for the likes of Rios, Peavy and Bradley and trade guys like DeRosa and Thome. the latter being the only left-handed power hitter on the team. Then we have the field mangers and coaches who daily put out players who can't do little league fundamentals. Rundowns, steals, holding on runners, hitting behind the runner, etc. all seem foreign to the Cubs and Sox. What on earth do they do during spring training, chase women and count their money!!??
Finally, there are the players; Soriano may be the stupidest professional player in the history of sports (yet Lou let him lead off for 2.5 years and let him stay in left field during late innings with a small lead!!). Fontenot can neither hit, field, or run bases any better than a high school player. He is an absolute disgrace. What can I say about the head cases in Zambrano, Marmol, and the recently departed Bradley: dumb, dumber, dumbest! For the Sox, rundowns seem more intricate than a tango. Posednik has no idea how to run a base or play left field yet he is considered one the "best players" on the team!!! The Sox pitchers are all head cases and can't hold anyone on base or regularly get one out when that is all that is needed. No Jeters, Riveras, or LaRussas here, just morons. Until they're gone you'll be writing the same stories that skirt the truth! Thanks. --Tom Sharp
Sorry, Tom. But Rick Morrissey questioned Ken Williams in a column shortly after Jim Thome and Jose Contreras was traded. And about two weeks later, I wrote a story on three veteran scouts questioning whether Alex Rios would achieve his potential. In both cases, Williams fired back - to Rick on television and to me in a press box, with language that would make a dock worker blush.
And in the last segment and in Sept. 25th editions, I raised the lack of accountability in the mistakes and lack of execution.
Would there be a possibility the Tampa Bay Rays would want to part with B.J. Upton? I heard that management might be down on him and he doesn't get along with Joe Maddon. --Brian K., Joliet ,Ill.
Brian, I can't speak for the Rays, but Upton is intriguing. I don't see Upton being traded until he raises his value, and I don't see Tampa Bay spending $8 million on a closer.
I know some tweaking needs to be done after watching one of the more frustrating years of White Sox baseball in my 26 years of life. First, PLEASE tell me Kenny is going to shop Jenks (Linebrink too if someone is 'willing' to take on his contract) this offseason? Since '05, while his stats are decent, he is an Ozzie Guillen heart attack waiting to happen every time he takes the mound! Also, have you heard anything about Nix returning? --Heath Ober, Omaha, Neb.
I think Kenny will keep his penchant for not closing the door on any offers. Remember that if you move Bobby, you'd better get a closer that is just as reliable as Bobby was. Not having a dependable closer is more demoralizing than not having a dependable set-up reliever. No doubt that Pena has to step up next season.
Nix is under control so he will return. I'm curious to see how Getz fares once he's healthy and if the organization believes he has a bigger upside. There is no rush to offer Nix a long-term deal. I'm not sure Castro should return unless he plays more. They're giving Flowers as much work as possible when he's not playing, so the catching position is one that will gain plenty of scrutiny this off-season. The manager already said he wants Flowers to make more contact, so it's possible he returns to Triple-A.
When does Ozzie become accountable? The players may have been watching football; what was Ozzie watching? Obviously not Freddy, who was losing it fast (on Sept. 26). --Bob Belke
From the results of the meetings two weeks ago, this season is on the players. There still has to be adjustments and modifications in terms of the teaching and the consequences for not executing fundamentals. In each game, there usually is an inning of decision for a manager, and the seventh inning last Saturday got away from Freddy and Ozzie. In 2005, sticking with Freddy works in the Sox's favor. But that was four years ago.
I hope to god the rumors of trading Peavy for Zambrano are not true. --Bill Baldwin
There's a better chance of my hair growing back than Peavy being dealt to the Cubs.
Would you like to predict the roster for the Sox in 2010? A chance to go out on a limb and play Carnac! --Ron Reichman
I'll just say this in regards to the roster: The rotation appears set, catching is fluid, starting infield looks stable, Quentin and Rios will be staples in the outfield, Nunez and Pena need to be more reliable, Kotsay is a must, and Hudson will be in the bullpen. I'm curious to see if he becomes a late-inning reliever, but the movement on his fastball is similar to Rick Reuschel.
Expect Kenny Williams to explore every avenue to improve the roster as it's affordable.
I think you wrote that the White Sox defense will be better next season when Alexei Ramirez returns for a second season at shortstop. Quite simply, Mark, Alexei Ramirez is the most fundamentally unsound shortstop in MLB. I'm glad you're dazzled by his occasional sensational plays. They're what's known as iron pyrite, Mark, a/k/a "fool's gold". --Bob Best
Bob, sorry to disappoint you but we did ask Ozzie in late April about Alexei's numerous errors that led to his eventual benching. The failure to accept contact around the bag was handled by Pierzynski in late July in the dugout, and I find it interesting that A.J., not the staff, showed the initiative to confront Ramirez about this. I think the failure to turn double players was more the result of Getz's slow foot work than Alexei's problems. I see the difference when Nix is playing second.
Yes, Alexei DOES need to get better. Sometimes he looks like Ken O'Brien going back to pass and holding onto the ball too long. He does rely on his arm too much, but I think he got better at playing the hops.
Nevertheless, the Sox's staff is committed to Ramirez for another year and have told Beckham to continue his work at third. The onus is on Ramirez to keep improving at shortstop and for the coaching staff to make sure he continues to put in the work.
There are a lot of bandwagon jumpers who thought in 2008 that Ramirez should take over for Cabrera. Who do they want next, Guillen? Aparicio? Dybinski?
Please tell Jermaine Dye that at least one fan thinks that J.D. is a class act. He brings grace and dignity to the tradition of baseball. Thank you, J.D. --A.J. Goldsmith
A.J., I'm more impressed that you finally attached your name to an e-mail. I think several fans agree with your assessment, and Sox fans should feel grateful that Dye kept his word to sign with the Sox in December of 2004 while taking his physical examination at the same time Arizona offered him more money.
Do you believe by chance that Mr. Williams and/or Mr. Reinsdorf will consider bringing back D.J. Carrasco for the 2010 season? --Laura Sanchez Philips
I think Carrasco is a virtual lock to return and will fulfill the long relief role unless they want Hudson to fill it. That could mean a bigger role for Carrasco as a late-inning reliever.
Hopefully our management will recognize that the Sox became effective only after they got A.J. Pierzynski. Flowers should add to his longevity and not take it away. This year's stretch run was ruined by the ineffectiveness of the veterans Scott Linebrink, Octavio Dotel, Mark Buehrle and Jermaine Dye, all of whom should be replaced while they still may have some value. The effectiveness of Rios and Jenks hopefully will improve next year. We need relief pitching and another good, clutch, bat.--Mark G. Spiranovich
Mark, I'm not sure the Sox would move Buehrle, who will regain full no-trade rights midway through the 2010 season and is still owed $28 million over the next two years.
As for Pierzynski, he earns full no-trade rights around the same time as Buehrle. I believe the Sox think that Flowers projects as more than a backup catcher, so this situation will be curious to watch.
Thanks to everyone for submitting your questions this season. There were no shortage of inquiries over the 2009 Sox, and next spring could provide more answers than questions.


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Remember all those Miami Heat fans who left Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs too early, when it looked like their team wasn't going to win? The ones who tried to get back into the arena (and were denied) after their team sent the game into overtime and eventually beat the Spurs to set up a decisive Game 7 of the NBA Finals tonight?
Heat center Chris Bosh has a message for them:
"You never give up," Bosh said. "People gave up on us, and they can stay where they are and watch the game at home."
Even those who tried to get back in to the arena?
"Yeah, you can't get let back in after you leave," he said. "I know that. I've been to games. You can't leave a game and then come back. It doesn't make any sense. You left. It's not punishment; that's protocol."
Spurs' solution after Game 6 meltdown? Team dinner!
Joe Torre's daughter catches toddler who fell from fire escape
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SEATTLE — Not that it should come as a surprise, but Seattle is still crazy about its Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
The latest example came Sunday when an announced crowd of 22,000 turned out at Safeco Field for Richard Sherman's charity softball game. After being played in a minor league baseball park last season, Sherman's event filled the entire lower bowl of the Seattle Mariners' home stadium from one foul pole to the other.
Sherman's event featured a litany of Seahawks teammates, including quarterback Russell Wilson, defensive end Michael Bennett, wide receiver Doug Baldwin and safety Earl Thomas. Also playing was Kobe Bryant, who said he hadn't swung a bat in 20 years.
It certainly didn't look that way in his first at-bat, with Bryant hitting a solo homer over the temporary fence in the outfield.


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Saudi Arabia, UAE seek $10.8 billion in US weapons
October 16, 2013
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates say they seeking $10.8 billion in advanced U.S.-made missiles and other weapons as part of bids by Western-allied Gulf states to stay ahead of claimed military strides by rival Iran.
Gulf nations regularly spend billions of dollars on U.S. military equipment and upgrades amid lingering regional tensions with Iran, which often conducts major military exercises and claims to have made advances in drone technology and other areas.
Notifications posted late Tuesday on a Pentagon website say Saudi Arabia is seeking to purchase $6.8 billion in missiles, bombs, launch systems and other ordnance. The UAE is seeking approval for a similar ordered estimated at $4 billion.


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Paul Revere was captured on April 18, 1775, before he could warn the residents of Concord, Mass., that the British were coming. (He did make it to Lexington, Mass.)
No Revolutionary War battle was ever fought at Valley Forge, Pa., even though Gen. George Washington and his troops were there for nine months, including during a horrific winter.
Gustave Eiffel — he of tower fame — gave our Statue of Liberty her backbone.
In Boston, Philadelphia and New York last spring, I exercised my way through decades of U.S. history that I never seemed to have learned in school. Maybe all the movement activated my brain and made me more receptive as I walked, biked and kayaked my way...


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Siemens Wind Turbine Training grand opening
Gov. Rick Scott and Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer join executives for the grand opening of the Siemens¿ wind turbine service training facility, Thursday, September 19, 2013. The 40,000-square-foot training facility, the only of its kind in North and South America, will provide full-size models of the giant turbines and towers to train an anticipated 2,400 tower technicians annually. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583205084Z.1 ..
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MIAMI - Stargazers all over the world are setting up special telescopes and passing out cardboard eclipse glasses to view a once in a lifetime celestial event and that is Venus passing in front of the sun.
The "transit of Venus" as it is called, is a planetary spectacle that won't occur again until December 2117. The last time it happened was in June 2004 as Venus passes directly in between the Sun and Earth in pairs eight years apart in cycles that occur every 105.5 or 121.5 years.
Astrologers note it only occurs in June and December, or during the signs Gemini and Sagittarius.
The Earth's second nearest neighbor won't significantly block the sun's light, but it will give our closest star a moving beauty mark.
The transit of Venus begins at 6:03 p.m. EST and ends at 12:51 a.m. EST, and will be visible from parts of North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It will not be visible from the West Coast of the U.S. Sunny spots in Hawaii, Alaska, eastern Australian and eastern Asia will get the whole show.
It may be tempting, but please do not stare at the sun. If you want to look at the transit before sunset, you need a special pair of glasses, a telescope with a special filter or a pinhole camera so you do not damage your eyes.
Copyright 2012 by Post Newsweek. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Robert has been in the music business for no less than 20 years, starting his early career in a local village brass band. Falling in love with music and the Bb cornet, Robert worked his way from 3rd cornet to Solo cornet by the time he was 15.
After a brief spell in the army, where he played the bugle in the regimental band, he learned to play the drums, and formed a band with his friends named "Nebraska Day" The band split after 3 years and Robert joined another band called "Livingston" who released 2 Cd's with moderate success, and played some of the most famous venues for bands in the UK, including "The Boardwalk" In Manchester, famous for being the venue Oasis played, and "The Vic" in Derby.
His friend and mentor Nick Hollis built a large studio in the wilds of Derbyshire and from there Robert learned the tricks and skills need to become a full time producer, and writer of music.
He now works alongside his life partner Helen, who herself comes from a musical background, and has a lifelong ambition to learn and play the violin.
Roberts Influences are wide and varied from Rock to Classical
He now plays and is skilled in a wide variety of instruments:
Piano, Trumpet, Cornet, Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Trombone.
Please feel free to contact Robert if you want a custom piece arranging or composing.


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Reviewed by Francesca I. (age 7)
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I love when Li's wife tells his family, "Remember the great proverb my daughters, 'He who has heaven in his heart is never poor'". I like it because it tells that money is not important.
I think it's interesting because Li is first happy but then he not at all. I like the illustrations becuase they have some gold color that is so shiny. I love that color.
I think kids should read this book because it teaches you the difference between being rich and happy.


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Hard coatings are today a standard within an antireflection coating. Therefore lacquers are used which form an almost ideal buffer between the lens surface and the more brittle AR coating.
Due to their low density, plastic lenses are extremely light and hence very comfortable to wear. They do have one disadvantage, however: their relatively soft surface makes them prone to scratches. To remedy this drawback, plastic lenses can be sealed with a hard protective coating.
Scratches on the lens not only lead to diffuse scatter resulting in blurred, "milky" vision, but are also a cosmetic drawback. The approx. 2 µm-thick hard coating makes the surface more resistant to scratches and therefore increases the durability of the lens.
Benefits of a hard coating
The surface strength of high-index plastic lenses is so low that a hard coating is an absolute must. This is why we at ZEISS always provide our high index plastic lenses with a standard hard coating.
The hard coating of plastic lenses using a dip lacquer is a very young technology compared with the AR coating technique introduced in the field of ophthalmic lenses for the first time in 1959. Although the plastic lens Clarlet was launched on the market as long ago as 1963, the first hard dip coating was not introduced until two decades later. ZEISS offered the first Clarlet lenses with a hard dip coating in 1986. Ten years later, the hard coating had already become an indispensable standard coating for plastic lenses.
Today, up to 9000 plastic lenses are provided with a hard lacquer coating in the central production facility of ZEISS in Aalen, Germany every day.
Hard dip coatings are usually produced with polysiloxane lacquers. With their elastic properties, these lacquers form an almost ideal buffer between the lens surface and the more brittle AR coating. At ZEISS the dipping technique is used to apply all hard coatings to plastic lenses. After a cleaning and pre-treatment process, several lenses are placed in special racks and immersed in the polysiloxane lacquer.
The thickness of the hard coating is regulated both by the speed at which the lenses are immersed and removed, and by the viscosity of the lacquer. To guarantee that the required viscosity is always obtained, the ambient temperature must remain constant at 18 °C.
The immersion and removal speeds are computer-controlled, and, as for the viscosity, meticulous care must be taken to ensure that specifications are met if the quality of the coating is to be guaranteed. Clean-room conditions are vital to prevent contamination by dust.
To harden the dip lacquer, the lenses are passed through a tempering furnace. Depending on the lens material involved, the lenses remain for three to four hours in the furnace. The tempering process creates a stable connection between the lens and the lacquer, ruling out the possibility of subsequent detachment.
Apart from so-called "wet-chemical" techniques, vacuum deposition processes can also be used to seal lenses with a hard coating. However, the deposited material – quartz (SiO2 ) – is very brittle. Scratches often break open the lens coatings completely to form numerous hairline cracks over the lens surface. The lens soon assumes a "milky" appearance which impairs its imaging properties.
Scratches on a hard lacquer coating, on the other hand, cause much less damage to the surface of the sealed lens. Both the optical quality and the cosmetic appearance of the lens remain intact for a longer time. This is why only the "wet-chemical" technique is used at ZEISS to produce hard lacquer coatings.
Since the introduction of the first hard dip coating at ZEISS in 1986, the quality of the coatings has been constantly improved. The result: all hard-coated lenses from ZEISS now display a high quality standard.
The use of newly developed plastics for spectacle lenses means that new, high-performance lacquer systems are also required.
The development of lens materials is centred on increasing the refractive index. To achieve the same quality standard for hard coatings on every material, ZEISS uses hard lacquers which have been precisely matched to the material's properties. The higher the refractive index of the material, the higher the index of the lacquer.
To guarantee the high quality standard of the hard coatings, cleanroom conditions are used at ZEISS.
After Carl Zeiss was Europe's first manufacturer to succeed in polymerising a plastic lens with the super-high index 1.665 for batch production, the company focused its attention on enhancing the coating structures used for this material.
The result: a high index hard coating is also used for the high index lenses ZEISS Single Vision AS 1.67 and ZEISS Single Vision Sph 1.6. One of the benefits of this specially matched coating is its high adhesive strength and hence its outstanding durability. Another decisive advantage: annoying interference is avoided, resulting in a cosmetically attractive lens in every respect.


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Most local Hall of Fames look to you to submit names for consideration; Macedo has put together another strong team at Virginia Wesleyan
It's inevitable. Next fall, when the Durfee High School Athletics Hall of Fame announces its newest selections for induction, a bunch of folks will start squawking. They'll wonder how Joe Schmoe got it while Jim Grim, did not.
Grim, they will insists, was the better athlete. And they may be right
But, based on the conversations I've had over the eons with hall of fame committee members from various schools, the likely reason a Schmoe gets in while a Grim does not is that no one took the time and effort to nominate Grim.
So for those already getting ready to complain about one or more members of the class of 2014, tap into some of that energy right now and nominate one, or more, of your old-timers of preference for the hall of fame.
Info on how to nominate for the Durfee HOF, for example, is available right on the school's website. Go to durfeehigh.com, click the athletics tab, and then click on Athletic Hall of Fame.
----- Every year at about this time, it's worth checking in on the Virginia Wesleyan basketball team. We don't do that because we just like to follow a distant but strong NCAA Division 3 program; we do it because this program is run by Somerset High grad Dave Macedo, the Marlins' head coach since the 2000-2001 season.
The Marlin (24-6) have reached the NCAA Sweet 16 where they will slug it out with Mary (not Martha) Washington tonight (Friday), at Mary Washington.
Under Macedo, Wesleyan has won a national title, finished second once, and has posted a record of 203 wins, 61 losses, and 0 ties.
----- A few leftover thoughts from the high school basketball season.
Bob Simmons no longer wears his wool sport coat with the elbow patches while working the shot clock at the state semifinals at the TD Garden. He said there has been a definite move toward casual dress among MIAA officials. That is a shame.
----- The Cardinal Spellman student fans are among the best I've seen for orchestrated moves and chants during basketball games. In the South final against Westport, they not only performed their fake snooze during Westport player introductions, they also had a fair amount of clever chants to fire out at Westport players.
Sometimes when Westport had the ball and was trying to organize its offense, the fans would yell, "Pass it, shoot it! Pass it, shoot it! Pass it, shoot it!"
And instead of defaulting to the painfully overused "You can't do that" when an opposing player gets called for travelling, the Spellman fans chant, "Learn the basics. Learn the basics."
----- There's a Fall River connection in the state hoops finals. Molly Reagan, four-year starting center for Braintree High, is the daughter of the late Patrick Reagan, a starting outfielder on Durfee's 1975 state finalist baseball team. Braintree meets Westford Academy in the girls' Division 1 final. That 1975 Durfee team lost to St. Peter-Marian (Rich Gedman, J.P. Ricciardi) 2-1 in the state final.
----- Manny Papoula has added the 2013-2014 Durfee High basketball stats to his Hilltoppers hoops archives. Tyree Robinson averaged 22.2 points per game, seventh best all-time at Durfee, just behind Kevin Whiting's 22.17 in 1978. And his 37 points against Bridgewater-Raynham is tied for ninth best single-game total, tying him with ex-Hilltopper player and coach Jeff Caron. Durfee's only other double-digit scorer this season was freshman Nick Salmon (10.9 ppg.).
----- One of the city's great lunch deals has gone bye-bye. The soup buffet at Blount Clam Shack on Bedford Street is up to $7.95. Used to be $4.99 most days, and $3.99 on Thursdays. And the old deal included unlimited bread and oyster crackers. Now it's one bag of crackers and one roll.
In defense of Blount, it sounds like some folks were abusing the buffet. A co-worker just told me she has seen people grab handfuls of rolls and then just leave many of them on the table.
----- Higgins!
If bored, email Greg Sullivan at firstname.lastname@example.com. In Twitter Village, he's @GregSullivanHN. Higgins refers to former Big East Conference basketball referee Tim Higgins.


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Visible and infrared observations suggest that the hot Jupiter Kepler-7b has a large patch of clouds on one side.Despite our wild imaginings, exoplanets are still pretty mysterious. But astronomers are edging closer to understanding what these far-off worlds look like as planets, and not just pinpricks or blips in starlight. One recent study, appearing in the October 20th Astrophysical Journal Letters, explores the atmosphere of Kepler-7b and reveals what looks like a big patch of clouds.
Whether this study is the first map of exoplanet clouds depends on the distinction you draw between brown dwarfs and planets: last January astronomers reported they had teased apart atmosphere layers in the brown dwarf 2MASS J22282889?431026. And observers have found hints of "storms" on these failed stars, too. But the new study is still neat. Kepler-7b is about half Jupiter's mass and whizzes around its 1.4-solar-mass star in less than 5 days, but it's cooler than expected. The potential cloud cover might explain why.
You can read more about the results in the team's detailed press release (the first paragraph of which is below), or in the paper itself.
From the MIT news office
Scientists generate first map of clouds on an exoplanet
On the exoplanet Kepler 7b, the weather is highly predictable, an international team of scientists has found: On any given day, the exoplanet, which orbits a star nearly 1,000 light-years from Earth, is heavily overcast on one side, while the other side likely enjoys clear, cloudless weather. . . .
(Well, it might still be hazy: it's a hot Jupiter, after all.)


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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
New 45° Imagery for 26 Cities
Wawel Royal Castle, Kraków
Google Maps has new 45° imagery for 16 U.S. and 10 international locations, including the first 45° imagery for Poland and Ireland.
The full list of updated cities:
US: Albany, GA (outskirts); Atascocita, TX; Clarksville, TN; Columbia, MO; Corpus Christi, TX; Fayetteville, NC; Fort Collins, CO; Fort Smith, AR; Greensboro, NC; Jackson, TN; Lafayette, LA; Plaquemine, LA; Pueblo, CO; Santa Fe, NM; Texarkana, AR; Tyler, TX
International: Bern, Switzerland; Cracow, Poland; Dublin, Ireland; Gdansk, Poland; Lugo, Spain; Ourense, Spain; Poznan, Poland; Warsaw, Poland; Wroclaw, Poland; Zurich, Switzerland
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Sun adds Query Analyzer to MySQL
Subscription service customers only
In brief Sun Microsystems has added a query analysis tool to MySQL, but for paying customers only.
The Fall '08 upgrade for Sun's subscription-based MySQL Enterprise service includes Query Analyzer, a closed-source tool designed to improve the speed of mySQL database applications.
Query Analyzer monitors query performance to help spot problems in SQL code. It expands on MySQL's existing slow query log with real-time analysis and an ability to search and sort queries by type, content, server, date/time, and the like.
To get the code, customers need a gold or above subscription level with Sun. That ranges from $599 to $5,000 per server per year or a "unlimited site-wide agreement," starting at $40,000 per year.
Sun said the Fall 2008 release is scheduled to be commercially available within the next 30 days. ®