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LODI - The Lodi Unified School District calendar is expected to increase by five school days in 2013-14.
LODI - The Lodi Unified School District calendar is expected to increase by five school days in 2013-14.
Lodi teachers union President Jeff Johnston announced a tentative one-year agreement between the teachers union and the district that will restore five of 71/2 furlough days that were negotiated as a pay cut in the district in 2010. Teachers accepted the furlough days and an additional 2 percent pay reduction to help offset a $30 million budget deficit.
The agreement, which will increase the calendar from 175 to 180 school days, still must be ratified by a teacher vote before it can take effect. That vote is expected to pass.
"It's a start, and we're pleased to have five instructional days restored for teachers, but mostly for students," Johnston said.
District Associate Superintendent Tim Hern said restoring the furlough days will cost Lodi Unified roughly $2.5 million for its payroll of 1,360 teachers in 2013-14, and average of $1,838 per teacher, or 2.5 percent. The district had prepared a reserve fund in the event Prop. 30 - an education funding initiative - had failed in November. The proposition passed, and the Lodi Unified Board of Trustees agreed to put the money they had set aside to increasing instructional days for students.
"Bringing back instructional days has been a priority," Hern said.
It's unknown where the five days will fit in the calendar, Johnston said.
Hern said the deal is good for one school year. If the state's economic climate does not improve or worsens, the district furlough could go back into effect in 2014-15.
In 2007, Lodi Unified was a growing district with a $275 million annual budget. It now faces declining enrollment and has seen its budget shrink to $215 million.
Along with teachers, classified workers that fill jobs such as maintenance and cafeteria positions also made concessions, as did administrators. The district expects other employee groups to renegotiate their furlough day structure in the coming weeks.
Johnston said the teachers union is still hoping future negotiations could restore other salary concessions made by teachers in 2010, but the union is also focusing on class-size reduction.
Contact reporter Keith Reid at (209) 546-8257 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/lodiblog.


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Okay, I have to admit up front that I grew up in D.C. and have something of an affinity for the baseball team that's currently in town playing the Phillies.
But a lot of you follow me on Twitter, or have been in my Phillies game chats over the years, and you know that I'm a steadfast defender of Philadelphia sports fans' right to yell whatever they want from the stands. You can boo someone as much as you want, no matter how dumb it makes you look or how much useless, over-the-top ridicule it invites from the rest of the country.
(And most of you already knew that other part of my background too. Which is fine.)
So I was reading the Washington Post's D.C. Sports Bog, which is a bit like this one in that it has journalists trying to take a fan-centric look at local sports, Tuesday morning at work. You might know about one of its authors, Dan Steinberg, because pretty much any time Philly fans do anything relating to a Washington sports team, he's on it within seconds.
(I know him fairly well. He's a good guy, and he actually rather likes Philadelphia's sports culture, even if he doesn't always say so. Really, he does, I promise.)
Steinberg wrote something this morning about Phillies fans booing Jayson Werth in Monday's game at Citizenks Bank Park. When I first saw the headline I thought the post would be mocking in some form.
Well, it wasn't.
Jayson Werth is well into his third season in Washington, but the boos in Philadelphia haven't stopped. And while I usually enjoy poking fun at our Northern neighbors for their propensity to hoot, I actually think this is fine.
This despite the fact that one of Philadelphia's most estimable baseball bloggers, Dash Treyhorn, is getting sick of fans treating Werth this way:
Quite the chorus of boos for Jayson Werth, there. It's been a few years, can't we let that go now?
— Dash Treyhorn (@DashTreyhorn) June 17, 2013
So on one side, you have the Philly guy saying to let it go, and on the other side the Washington guy saying to keep it going because he thinks it's fair game.

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Walk the Green Carpet - Designer Days Patron Party 2009 - 11/5/09
The new Monroeville Convention Center was filled with fabulous fashion finds during the National Council of Jewish Women's Designer Days event featuring designer goods at discounted prices. At the kick-off event, "Walk the Green Carpet," three Pittsburgh retailers — Capriccio, Carabella, and e. b. Pepper — received Merchant of Distinction Awards for their work in helping Designer Days. Delicious fare was donated by Storm's Restaurant and Catering, Walnut Grill, and Vanilla Pastry studio. Models mingled in the crowd wearing Carl W. Herrmann Furs, and in a consignment fashion show, attendees could buy stylish items right off the models. Kiya Tomlin, the honorary chair, donated a custom design to be auctioned off. "People come to shop. I don't think I saw one person walk out of there without a bag of stuff," says Jennifer Honig, co-vice president of marketing for NCJW. The money raised will benefit the organization's community service projects and advocacy. Photography by Megan WylieRead More
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Style # 211505
The classic blazer gets a luxury update in leather! This bebe blazer features front flap pockets and a waist-cinching seam detail. Work it into your suiting pieces or take it off-duty with a pair of skinny jeans.
- 100% leather
- Center back to hem: 25" (64 cm)
- Sleeve length: 25" (64 cm)
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
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Rated 4 out of 5 by DaisyV from Beautiful Jacket I can't wait to wear this jacket. I plan to pair it with a pair of bebe denim jeans.
Date published: 2013-05-29
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Rated 5 out of 5 by PreferBebe from Great buy... This blazer has a tailored fit, is high quality leather and is a nice shade of white (it's not egret/ivory nor is it a bright white). It will look great with a dress or a pair of jeans, very versatile. I bought it on sale which was even better. It doesn't go with the framed leather skirt shown in the mailer, the shade of white does not match.
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Lol.... Hey Love it, and why not, what ever floats the users boat( I am inspired now to look out for some stylish looking socks, lets set the trend for this seasons riding...
If you're thinking of buying this product using a cashback deal why not use the road.cc Top Cashback page and get some top cashback while helping to support your favourite independent cycling website
Cover socks offer a great medium during Spring/Autumn, when you want something to insulate those aerated shoes but overshoes a step too far. Craft's offering employs a varied stitching density - similar to performance socks. Does it create the cover sock of cover socks?
One of the oddities of cycling, cover socks look at bit like you are taking a leaf from Superman's book and choosing to wear your underwear on the outside. They do a useful job however and provide a surprising amount of warmth, these Craft ones being no exception. Whilst you can make your own over socks by simply cutting holes in the bottom of some socka a size larger than your normal size, Craft's offer a bit more than that.
As on their performance socks, fabric density varies: the main body of the foot is a standard sock density so your foot can breathe, the ankle cuff and toes have a thicker, fleece stitching, blocking the air holes at the front of your shoes and keeping the extremities warm. It leaves you with an over sock which actually feels like your money has gone somewhere, all £15 of it. £15 is a lot for what is essentially a pair of sock with some holes in them but then it is what performance socks go for these days. Plus, at around £10 less than most overshoes, it sits in the right price bracket.
Starting at the very beginning - putting the sock on - I wasn't immediately impressed. Craft suggest an 'easy on, easy off feature' but the 'easy on' part was lost on me. The holes for the cleats are relatively small, making it difficult to get the socks up and over them, and positioned correctly. Partnered with a short ankle section which I found difficult to get around the heel, would often lead to the socks snagging at various points, with 'ladders' and small holes starting to develop over time. Holes are an issue with over socks, as you inevitably walk off the bike with them on, and Craft's also fall prey to this. They remained reasonably tidy throughout the test however and did wash up well (white on test) but I can't see them lasting much more than one Spring/Autumn. Once I did get them on, they accomplish their task well. The extra fleece sections are more than I've experienced on other over socks, providing a noticeable extra amount of wind protection and warmth.
Craft's Cover Sock takes from their performance socks and base layer knowledge to create an over sock which is more designed than most; an over sock which provides a slightly better warming effect than the competition but for it you pay almost double. Still, at £15 you are getting closer to a sound medium between overshoes and nothing, just don't expect them to last any longer than the basic offerings.
If you're thinking of buying this product using a cashback deal why not use the road.cc Top Cashback page and get some top cashback while helping to support your favourite independent cycling website
road.cc test report
Make and model: Craft Cover Sock
Size tested: White - 43-48
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
'Perfect for when it–s too cold for toe covers, but too warm for full booties. The Sock Cover features body mapping (various fabric densities) for precision temperature regulation. Easy on, easy off feature with a secure, smooth fit. Front cleat opening.'
Not sure about the easy on but the rest of it is pretty true.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Like a performance sock, fabric density varies: ventilation at the top section, fleece on the toes and heel.
Like most oversocks, these will get holes in them.
Kept my feet toasty on 10deg rides.
The small cleat hole does cause these to snag more than others with you're putting them on, which will create holes over time.
The fleece section at the ankle is a nice touch.
More expensive than other oversocks but they do strike a better line between nothing and overshoes
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
Well, my feet were kept nice and warm on Spring/Autumn rides >10deg.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
The varied stitching density.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
The small cleat holes.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
About the tester
Age: 23 Height: 184cm Weight: 66kg
I usually ride: Orbea Onix (Carbon) - Summer, Orbea Asphalt (Alu) - Winter My best bike is: Orbea Alma G10
I've been riding for: Under 5 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Semi pro
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo cross, club rides, mtb,
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I can't imagine why anyone would actually buy these. I've always used my old worn-out socks with a hole cut out for the shoeplates.
Or as Asda sell 5 pairs for £1.50 you could just treat them as a disposable item.... that's 50 pairs of disposable socks for the price of the Craft item! hmmm...


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Disney kicks off the 'Christmas Carol' train tour
Discuss this movie. Available on DVD and Blu-ray.
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Disney kicks off the 'Christmas Carol' train tour
Jim Carrey, taking a brief break as the lead singer of Coldplay, appeared at Union Station today to kick off Disney's 'Christmas Carol' train tour
When Robert Zemeckis is involved, the cutting edge positively bleeds.
I'm not surprised about the polarized reactions to the motion-capture films that Zemeckis is making these days. He's made a fairly radical break from the filmmaking he built his name on, although I'd argue he's always been a guy who pushed technical challenges further than almost anyone else in the business. I am surprised, though, when I hear people talk about these films like what we're seeing now is the final step in the evolution of this new type of filmmaking instead of acknowledging that we're looking at the very beginning of something. These are the silent movie days, comparatively speaking, and Zemeckis is making movies that he knows will be outdated within a decade or so. But if he doesn't make them, no one will, and the tech won't be ready for the storytellers who really nail it, who turn these tools to the right purpose. And trust me... that day is coming. I don't know who's going to make the first "OHMYGOD!" performance capture movie, but there will be one, and when it happens, there will be a gold rush of artists trying to get attached to a similar project.
And it'll all be thanks to the truly experimental spirit of Zemeckis.
I do agree with Devin Faraci, who was also at the event held at Union Station in Los Angeles early Thursday morning. He said, "You know, maybe this time, I'll finally understand 'A Christmas Carol,' since the first 9000 film versions didn't really fully explain it to me." This is one of the most frequently-retold stories in the English language, and not just in terms of direct retellings, either. Every sitcom ever seems to have had its "Christmas Carol" episode, and there have been cartoon versions and knock-offs and semi-remakes and updates. How many stories have starred Mr. Magoo, Bill Murray, and Patrick Stewart at different times?
[more after the jump]
Until today, we hadn't really seen any footage or imagery from this latest film version, except for a few still images of Jim Carrey's Scrooge. I've been hearing from people who worked on the film, though, like a long conversation I had with Gary Oldman one night where he talked about the process of shooting performance capture and how much he enjoyed it. Last week, when I was in New Orleans, I talked with John Malkovich about his time working on "Beowulf," and he lit up when discussing it. Actors seem really energized by the opportunities afforded by performance capture... it seems like a very pure process for them.
When I arrived at Union Station (at a positively indecent 9:00 AM, meaning I had to leave Northridge just before 7:30 in the morning), it was already warming up. When it's that hot that early, it just seems strange to step onboard a giant Amtrak train and immediately be confronted with the iconography of Christmas. I'm the sort of person who enjoys Christmas when it comes, but I believe the season should last from the day after Thanksgiving till the day before New Year's. Anything else just feels like greedy-ass overkill, and so I try to tune it out the rest of the year.
Inside the first car, there was a video reel showing on a flatscreen, and it's the first great look I've had at art from the film. A lot of it, actually. I've heard descriptions of the three ghosts before, but now I've actually seen them. The Ghost of Christmas Past looks like a candle, with a flaming head. The Ghost of Christmas Present is a robust giant who honestly reminds me of Jeff Bridges as The Dude in his bathrobe. And finally, there's the classically rendered Ghost of Christmas Future, a familiar Death figure. All three are played by Jim Carrey in the film, and when you see them in motion, you can see him in the characters. This time, more than in "Polar Express" or "Beowulf," Zemeckis is blending the real faces of the actors into the character designs, and it's very strange. Nothing's weirder than Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, both played by Gary Oldman. You can see his features on both of the characters, and there's something almost indescribably strange about an eight-year-old who looks like Gary Oldman.
The second car showed a film segment that dealt mostly with the building of a digital London for the movie, and I love the look of this work. There's something really appealing about the idea of a digital backlot, where you can create a full-sized recreation of London, then exaggerate it the way Dickens did in his writing, so you get something that has a real sense of geography, but that's larger than life in many ways. The third car continued the concept art, but as a gallery of frames, each one featuring a moving, changing set of images with a name attached. "Scrooge's Magic Sitting Room." "Graveyard." "Rag and Bottle Shop." "Rag and Bottle Train Chase." "Back of Bakery." And, in an odd bit of synchronicity for Zemeckis fans, "Clocktower." Wink. Wink.
The fourth car featured maquettes of some of the characters, as well as models that were built as reference for the digital set builders. At one end of the car, we saw maquettes of Scrooge and Cratchit, full-head busts. Cratchit is a googly little egg of a man, almost like a Hobbit version of Oldman, all shy smiles and beaten-dog eyes. The other end of the car had a display case filled with full-body maquettes of some of the characters, including Marley with chains and the Ghost of Christmas Present. There was a film playing onscreen in that car, featuring footage of the actors working on the film, and it looks like a great process for performers, nothing but play.
The next car was a mock-up of "The Volume," which is what they call the workspace in this sort of performance capture. And the film they showed in this car does a great job of explaining what the process is like, even more in-depth than I've seen before. Four HD cameras shooting the actors faces at all times, performance capture rigs pulling raw data from every move they make... and absolute freedom within that space for the actors. It's liberating, but it's also a re-education for anyone used to conventional live-action work.
The next car was my favorite, 56 different screens set into the walls showing every step of production on one sequence, from start to finish. During the visit by the Ghost of Christmas Past, Scrooge tries to extinguish the candle-headed apparition, jumping on top of it. The Ghost explodes, taking Scrooge on a rocket-ride into the sky above London. This is the sort of scene that will no doubt give purists fits, but of course you're going to have big-movie touches like this, modern flourishes to crank up the action in a way that feels designed to keep younger viewers tuned in amidst the big emotional material.
Car number seven allows people a chance to take a touch-screen tour of the digital model of London that was built for the film. It's fun, although they don't really allow you to explore anything you want. It's more a case of looking at a few particular items, with pre-animated transitions taking you from one place to another. Still, it's a fun way of unlocking a few more glimpses into the design of the film.
Car number eight is the one that most kids are going to love, a chance to morph your face into one of the characters from the movie. You stand in a small kiosk and line up your eyes in front of a camera. It takes a still image of you, and then you can choose one of the four characters they have... Scrooge, Marley's Ghost, Tiny Tim, or whoever it is that Robin Wright Penn is playing... and then your image is blended with it for a preview. You have to actually wait for the final rendering, which is delivered to you via e-mail by WalMart's online photo center. I suspect that step is also designed to help Disney send you promotional materials on "A Christmas Carol" in the future.
Finally, the last car sums up everything else you see onboard the train with a few finally renders from the film, finished frames that show you how all the work comes together in the end. As a result, you walk out of the train and into the waiting 3D theater with a full appreciation of what's gone into creating the footage that is ready to be screened.
And, yes, the 3D theater is part of the tour. It's a stand-alone structure that they set up next to the train, and once you're inside, you're asked to put on your 3D glasses. They start by showing behind-the-scenes footage, which is very strange to see in 3D. Once more, you're shown material about the process, the actors, and the style of the film. And then two full scenes follow.
The first scene involves Fred (Colin Firth), Scrooge's nephew, coming to see his uncle in his office. They debate over the meaning of Christmas, while Bob Cratchit listens in from the adjoining office. He can't help but get caught up in what's going on, and even laughs when Fred makes a good point. But one threat from Scrooge sends him scurrying for cover.
The second scene is the full visit by Marley's ghost, and this is where my one question about the family-friendly nature of the film was raised, because this scene plays as a straight-up horror film. There's even a gag involving the dislocation of Marley's jaw that feels like it's straight out of "The Frighteners."
Overall, my impression of the footage is that they're making progress from film to film, the humans becoming more realistic and the performance work becoming more subtle each time. The biggest criticism on the other films Zemeckis has made so far has been the weird dead doll eyes, and he's definitely made major steps forward with that particular detail this time out.
The press conference afterwards was basically a chance for Zemeckis and Carrey to smile and pose for photos, with a few questions and answers for the press. I asked Zemeckis about working with actors in The Volume, and he told me that he loves being able to focus on nothing but performance during that step, leaving all the camera angles and film language for later. Dick Cook, president of Disney, was also there to present a $100,000 check to the Boys/Girls Clubs of America, and to kick off the train tour with a bottle that Carrey smashed against the train.
By the time things wrapped up, I could feel the sunburn setting in on the back of my neck, a strange feeling after all the talk of Christmas. I'm curious to see more from the film, and what we saw is really not enough to judge as a film. But in terms of technique, it's obvious that Zemeckis continues to drag the entire industry forward, step by step, following his own personal passions. If he just happens to change the way people tell stories in the process, I get the feeling that's fine with him.
You can check out images from the tour train cars here. And for more information on the tour, including when it might be coming to your city, check the official site.
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I looooooooooooove his jackeeeet!!!!!!!!
Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color, choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable!
OOH - The Disney Train came to North Dakota today - I waiting in line two hours get on, they said that was nothing cause in LA it was about a six hour wait. It was very neat seeing how it all comes together! Can't wait to see the movie!
"No day but today!" ~RENT~
I was in LA and tried to go but the line was way, way too long---so I gave up. I'm sorry now - he looks so amazing in the photos!
Either you're the one erasing or you're the one being erased.
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Christmas Carol train tour
I love the train tour. I've taken a look at it a few times, including when it stopped by my hometown. I have to say that it all looks really really neat.
The face morph one is my absolute favourite, that and the 3d theatre.
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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport travelers met with display promoting NHBy Union Leader staff
September 10. 2013 6:41PM
MANCHESTER — Travelers at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport are now being greeted by a new trade-show style display urging them to "Live Free and Innovate" in New Hampshire.
Coordinated by the N.H. High Tech Council, the centerpiece of the exhibit is a new video highlighting efforts that make New Hampshire a great state in which to live and do business.
The video runs continuously and greets travelers and visitors as they exit the terminal, providing snapshots on New Hampshire's economy, tech sector, commitment to research and quality of life.
The project was conceived by the council's board of directors, who value the airport location as a prime opportunity to grab the attention of visitors to the area, according to Executive Director Matt Cookson, whose communications firm, Cookson Strategies, produced the video.
"We knew that a unique format like a video with key messaging about our state would catch people's attention and demonstrate the value proposition the state offers to launch, relocate and grow a business," he said in a prepared statement. "The airport staff was extremely supportive of this effort to create a welcoming message to the millions of people that fly in and out on Manchester every year."
Council partners in the project included the state Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED), Stay Work Play NH and the University of New Hampshire.
For its contribution to the video, Stay Work Play NH answers the question, "What makes NH a great place to live and work?" pointing to quality of life statistics, such as a low poverty rate and high rankings in child and family well-being.
UNH highlights its support of the high-tech sector through research and programs like the Emerging Technology Center, the Flow Physics Facility and the Technology Transfer Center.
The five-minute video, located on the first floor to the right of the main entrance, starting running on Aug. 26 and will be updated annually. The effort was underwritten by Dyn, Fairpoint Communications, Image 4 Productions and Nanocomp Technologies.
The High Tech Council also has a display in the airport for its Product of the Year award.


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30 Apr 2009
Geneva, 30 April 2009. The 53rd and final replacement magnet for CERN's1 Large Hadron Collider (LHC) was lowered into the accelerator's tunnel today, marking the end of repair work above ground following the incident in September last year that brought LHC operations to a halt. Underground, the magnets are being interconnected, and new systems installed to prevent similar incidents happening again. The LHC is scheduled to restart in the autumn, and to run continuously until sufficient data have been accumulated for the LHC experiments to announce their first results.
"This is an important milestone in the repair process," said CERN's Director for Accelerators and Technology, Steve Myers. "It gets us close to where we were before the incident, and allows us to concentrate our efforts on installing the systems that will ensure a similar incident won't happen again."
The final magnet, a quadrupole designed to focus the beam, was lowered this afternoon and has started its journey to Sector 3-4, scene of the September incident. With all the magnets now underground, work in the tunnel will focus on connecting the magnets together and installing new safety systems, while on the surface, teams will shift their attention to replenishing the LHC's supply of spare magnets.
In total 53 magnets were removed from Sector 3-4. Sixteen that sustained minimal damage were refurbished and put back into the tunnel. The remaining 37 were replaced by spares and will themselves be refurbished to provide spares for the future.
"Now we will split our team into two parts," explained Lucio Rossi, Deputy head of CERN's Technology Department. "The main group will carry out interconnection work in the tunnel while a second will rebuild our stock of spare magnets."
The LHC repair process can be divided into three parts. Firstly, the repair itself, which is nearing completion with the installation of the last magnet today. Secondly, systems are being installed to monitor the LHC closely and ensure that similar incidents to that of last September cannot happen again. This work will continue into the summer. Finally, extra pressure relief valves are being installed to release helium in a safe and controlled manner should there be leaks inside the LHC's cryostat at any time in the machine's projected 15-20 year operational lifetime.
CERN is publishing regular updates on the LHC in its internal Bulletin, as well as via Twitter and YouTube.
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is the world's leading laboratory for particle physics. It has its headquarters in Geneva. At present, its Member States are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Romania is a candidate for accession. Israel is an Associate Member in the pre-stage to Membership. India, Japan, the Russian Federation, the United States of America, Turkey, the European Commission and UNESCO have Observer status.


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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Paris Maps!
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Now I particular love Nancy Chandler's Thai maps:ReplyDelete
Maybe you could do a Paris one with fantastic water colours for all the lovely patisseries and cafes?!
- wendy9:08 AM
Bonjour Carol,ReplyDelete
This is not nearly as charming as your references, but I must say, this is my favorite treasured find for our Paris stay this year - an INTERACTIVE map of the bus system! I am loving the rides on the streets rather than the metro, as we get to SEE the beautiful city and discover new places we want to spend a little more time in.
Paris bus map
Bon visite,
I am curious as to whether you've looked at the Moleskine Paris notebook that has both maps and room to write/sketch.ReplyDelete
Seems so ideal, but I've not been to Paris
Bonjour Carol!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for sharing your maps!
I have used the EyeWitness books and found them excellent, but agree with you that they are heavy. Of course this is due to their high quality production: glossy paper that has a bit of heft, great plates and good resolution separations that result in great reproduction so you can see the detail, particularly on the maps. I sometimes scan the pages or maps and just take only those on the day of that particular trek.
I was given the walkpak after returning from Paris. They seem like a great concept. Just take one card, not a book.
I just love the business cards!
Many years ago I was contacted by a gentleman who is a member of a group of people who collect business cards. He had seen mine, which featured a graphic blk & wt photo, and wanted one. Bet he would love that one for the toy store! They even had a newsletter/magazine. This was back in the late 70's I think.
I am sure we all would appreciate an illustrated report about the toy store when you have the time.
Stef in sunny Chicago
Berndtson & Berndtson Paris mapReplyDelete
- that's one I don't know...Hmmm..as she digs out her $$ and runs over to AMZN
I love the idea of reading maps like others read novels - yes, maps tell so many potential stories of future adventures and well-laid plans= YUMMY!!!
- Anonymous11:01 AM
This morning your wonderful maps flooded my mind with the memories. I lived in Paris 18 years ago which seemed like only yesterday until I just now entered the number 18 - I can still taste, smell and visualize the wonders of this great city.ReplyDelete
Thank you for the gift of memories - Roxanne
Great blog. Though I've become reliant on my Tom Tom, I'm still addicted to paper maps. I like to the feel of the paper in my hands, the broad overview, the tiny lines indicating tiny roads and big bold lines for the interstates. I like the pastel coloring and well worn pages that are crinkled and have been folded again and again often in reverse directions than they were intended. Coffee stains remind me of stops at road side cafes, and a ripped map reminds me of the time I tore the map from my husbands hand and tossed it out the window! Pick up a map and you travel without leaving the room. I collect many things, but my favorite collection is my antique map collection which lines my hallway top to bottom in gorgeous gilt frames and home-made passe partout.ReplyDelete
The Antiques Diva
- lyn11:39 AM
Do you have a favorite map?ReplyDelete
Yep! Artwise Paris. Love it and it's even waterproof.
- emilie11:55 AM
If you ever get over to the 17th, get to the almondinere on Rue deReplyDelete
Jonquiere (directions: from Avenue de Clichy, turn north on Rue
Emile Level. Emile Level deadends on Rue de Jonquiere and take a
left so you are heading northwest. There is a tiny Almondienere
there . If you get to a main thorough fare, you went too far. Turn
around and look again.
I'm sure I'm not spelling the name of the confection correctly. It has the very best almond based confections on this earth. This is
the outlet for a shop which seems to be family owned, and it
apparently mostly sells to hotels. I have seen marzipan there with
the blush painted on each grape! Peaches blush as do apples. Their
flavorings are very subtle but there is none of that rather floury
taste you get from American marzipan. The non-marzipan almond
confections are exhuberant!
For a nice lunch, head back on Jonquiere. About a block past Emile
Level is a good place for lunch pastry--sandwiches and tartes--fine
leek quiche. The little park back on Emile Level is open to the public
And here is your map
I have 6 maps of Paris. And, I keep my favorite map in my bedside dresser. I am not sure why I do it. But, I do like knowing I can find it any time I need it.ReplyDelete
Did you know it is cartographer appreciation day today? You must have.
Oh I love this post of Paris Maps.ReplyDelete
I love that wrapping paper map the most. I love the colors of it.
Hey thats a good idea...Shower curtain map. Perfect. :))
I like the idea of maps on back of cards too. Easier to find them again.
I love your post and am quite partial to a map myself.ReplyDelete
Thank you for your comments on French Essence and I am so happy to have found Paris Breakfasts - see you soon xv
Just getting in to St Louis MO and had to get my PB fix, Carol! Maps are always a treat--they hint at explorations and adventures to come. I'm so happy for you that you're going again--make sure you plan something good for you to do that you've not done before! Fun post!!ReplyDelete
I agree about the Eyewitness books....They're so heavy I never take them, but I pore over them after the trip to remember better what I saw...besides, their photos are usually much better than mine.ReplyDelete
Who is that new blue bird with the yellow face? Did some stranger slip in when I wasn't watching?
Like you I am a great fan of Eye Witness Guides and my favourite map is of The London Underground.ReplyDelete
- pat9:32 AM
Good morning Carol,ReplyDelete
I thought I was the only one in ALL the world, repairing my 21 year old subway maps and street maps!!! layers of TAPE!!!:):)
I am very particular about the design etc.. Some of the new maps are somehow just not right.. So I stick to my old faithfuls.
Although there are some new published maps that are ok.. I will look into your all of your suggestions.. Yes the need for a magnifying glass is quite a problem, sometimes!!!!!!!!!!!
Will go to B&N today and take a look..
Thanks for your suggestions and such wonderful posts!!
Your ardent fan!
- lisa3:09 AM
Wonderful Blog BTW, read it daily. I used this guide last year, it fit in my jacket pocket, folded out by area, awesome suggestions of restaurants etc. Never got lost.. highly recommend it. Knopf MapGuide: Paris Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Knopf-MapGuide-Paris-Citymap-Guides/dp/0307263886/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224783934&sr=1-40ReplyDelete
Have a great trip!
Quite helpful information, thanks for your article.ReplyDelete


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Hello everybody, I have just joined this forum that i have found very interesting and I am writing because I am desperately looking for help.
My baby has just turned 1 month yesterday and when i tought we were doing well on breastfeeding I realised she wasnt gaining any weight. I will shortly describe the situation.
Since the hospital I had problems with breastfeeding, she just couldnt leach and cried a lot, i tried different possitions and a nipple shield because i have flat nipples. After days of frustration i began pumping my milk and giving her bottles after hours of trying to breastfeed. After a very frustrating day, i just gave up and gave her bottles with my milk, days later she just began breastfeeding and it seemed like improved everyday. Then she would fall asleep after sucking 2 times and it took for ever to feed her. After couple days she began to cry a lot and couldnt let her down, she was calm only in my arms. Then i realised she was loosing weight and discovered that after 2 or 4 hrs at the breast she would get 50 grs or nothing.
I am back to pumping and bottles, have less milk and have to give her formula, i am trying to get my milk supply back by pumping, and i would really love to be able to breastfeed but dont know how to do it, now she just doesnt get the breast and cries when i try to breastfeed.
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"H.E.F. in den, 2227 Nichols Avenue," circa 1920. Herbert E. French owned National Photo, the source for so many of the images seen here. Evidently he surrounded himself with his work. National Photo glass negative. View full size.
Our third look at that circa 1917 car wreck at Massachusetts Avenue and 21st Street N.W. in Washington. As with so many of these old glass negatives, mold is colonizing the thicker parts of the emulsion. The result is an accident scene that looks like it's been dusted with flour. National Photo Company. View full size.
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"Auto wreck. December 31, 1923." Continuing this week's theme of vehicular mishaps on (and off) the roads of Washington, D.C. On New Year's Eve, this car was in the drink. See the comments for details about this fatal accident in the Tidal Basin. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's militia-controlled detention centers are holding nearly 5,000 people without access to the justice system, and some 35,000 civilians still remain forcibly displaced as a result of the country's 2011 civil war, an international human rights group said Tuesday, at a time the western-backed government is locked in power struggle with an Islamist-leaning parliament.
In its annual report, Human Rights Watch said the interim government had faced "multiple challenges" last year, such as dealing with "myriad armed groups" who are imposing their authority in parts of the country, people detained without trials, and authorities' inability to conduct proper investigations into a wave of assassinations and attacks that have rocked the country since the war.
The group said in its report that around 8,000 detainees remain in detention since the uprising-turned civil war that toppled longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Of them, only 3,000 are in government custody, while the rest are held in militia-run prisons where abuses and deaths are widespread.
Since the fall of Gadhafi, Libya has had no functioning military or police, and it relies heavily on unruly militias in keeping law and order. Some groups of fighters however resist government authority and one has even taken control of the country's vital oil installations and ports in the east.
The rights violations come as a mostly Islamist bloc in parliament has made several unsuccessful attempts at dismissing Prime Minister Ali Zidan with no-confidence votes.
On Tuesday, The Muslim Brotherhood's political party announced that it is withdrawing its five ministers from Zidan's government. The move will further weaken his embattled government since it will be hard for him to fill the vacant positions without a now unlikely parliamentary endorsement.
Justice and Construction party leader Mohammed Sawan said in a statement that the ministers of electricity, youth, economy, oil and housing will leave their posts after "the devastating failure of the government in accomplishing what it promised to do."
The Western-backed Zidan faces opposition from Islamists from both the Brotherhood and another group of ultraconservative Salafis. Independents later joined the opposition amid the worsening security situation.


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It is common practice to freeze protein bulks for long-term storage, allowing product life to be extended up to several years. For high-volume products such as antibodies, the batch size can be hundreds of liters. Freezing such large quantities in a timely manner has generally been handled using "freeze–thaw vessels", which are jacketed metal tanks with a cooling surface provided by internal coil and fin assemblies. With the increasing cost of high-grade steel alloys, it is desirable to explore disposable technology alternatives to costly freeze–thaw vessels. The following is a report on the design and testing of a prototype large-scale bag freezing system developed at Genentech.
The lack of a commercial large-scale disposable container system that could meet our needs prompted us to develop the technology in-house. The following reports our efforts at designing and testing the first prototype of a large scale freeze–thaw system based on disposable bags that would complement our current frozen bulk storage strategy. We discuss our rationale and design methodology, and present experimental results from the first at-scale prototype.
Prototype Design
Design Constraints and Initial Concepts
Disposable bags used as liquid bulk storage containers are readily available in volumes of 1,000 L and above. The technology is proven and, because of its high structural flexibility, is relatively resilient against mild impact from blunt objects. Unfortunately, these soft-wall containers are much less forgiving when the contents are frozen. Light bumps may compromise the integrity of the bag, and the puncture may not be discovered until the contents are thawed. Such difficulties must be taken into account when designing a freezable bag system. Our aim was to develop a system that is compatible with facilities already geared toward handling commercially available freeze–thaw tanks. We had four main design constraints:
1 Each individual container must hold at least 100 L. There is potential for large bulk sizes, possibly in excess of 1,000 L per batch, and the use of many small containers would cause increased handling, tracking, and testing.
2 The system must be compatible with current commercially available freeze–thaw skids. The system also must be able to function under the same conditions with operational times, equivalent (within a few hours) to those of current commercial freeze–thaw vessels.
3 The system must be compatible with the bulk transportation and storage infrastructure used by commercial freeze–thaw vessels. The footprint and vertical dimensions must not be larger than those of existing 300-L freeze tanks in order to accommodate storage freezers, air shipping containers, and entrances to existing facilities.
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There is not a lot of guesswork needed when looking at the Houston Dynamo lineup ahead of Saturday's season opener against D.C. United. The only question in the lineup, however, is who will man the forward line.
Omar Cummings was the assumed right-hand man to incumbent Will Bruin but a right knee injury has the speedy forward shelved. In his place, the Dynamo have a litany of options, in personnel and formation. Per usual, head coach Dominic Kinnear is not tipping his hand.
"We've got Brian [Ching], [Jason Johnson] and Will [Bruin] and you could go with a lone striker on the outside," Kinnear said.
One option mentioned is to employ a lone striker, which would allow the Dynamo to exploit their midfield depth while Bruin would likely play up top by himself. That could be mean a player such as Giles Barnes enters the lineup either in the middle or the wing or Luiz Camargo mans the center of the pitch.
If Kinnear goes with two strikers, Cam Weaver and Ching are two established options that would give Bruin the opportunity to work off the ball and exploit his ability to find space.
Weaver paired with Bruin during the Dynamo's last preseason action in Charleston, SC and the pair looked to work well together. Ching offers much of the same as Weaver, and there is some history that shows the pair can work well together.
"I think Will's become a much better player," Ching said. "He's shown his game is getting better and better. If I get to partner with him up front I'll be excited about that and looking forward to that. Anytime I get to play with the first team it's exciting because those guys are creative and make the games exciting."
The wild card would be Johnson, a rookie that has shown so well in preseason that Kinnear said he would not be hesitant to play him.
While they offer good options, Bruin admitted that playing off a target man has its benefits.
"I think Cam and I have combined well this preseason, I think Brian and I are on the same page. I'm still getting to know [Johnson] a little bit but I think he brings a different dimension," Bruin said. "I'm at the point where I'm good because … because I can play with everybody."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com. Follow him on twitter at @DarrellLovell.


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15. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"koitsu Jul 25, 2011 3:20 PM (in response to Jiri )
Guest wrote:
I recovered my SSD by formatting it via secure erase tool.
However SMART attribute B8 is reporting an error now and I get a warning now everytime I startup my laptop: 1720 smart hard drive detects imminent failure failing attribute id b8.
Will this firmware update also fix this issue or should I rather RMA the SDD?
Your drive has other problems. Attribute 0xB8 is End-to-End Error, which indicates the drive internally has a problem with data transition between the on-board cache and the actual NAND cells. If the overall SMART health is failing, that indicates the normalised value (VALUE) has exceeded the alerting threshold (THRESH). Secure Erase did not cause this problem; there's nothing you can do about it other than get a replacement drive. Please file an RMA.
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Is there information on which batches/serial #s are affected by the bug?
I'm receiving shipment on a 160GB 320 and would obviuosly rather wait for the new firmware before installing an OS.
17. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"who Jul 25, 2011 7:12 PM (in response to afrosty)
Hi everyone,
I bought an Intel 320 120Gb less than a week ago.
Ran the firmware update tool and was told it had the latest version of firmware.
I wasn't aware of the "BIOS Password Issue" (http://www.intel.com/support/ssdc/hpssd/sb/CS-030724.htm) but read about the power issue elsewhere.
I enabled password on the drive, rebooted a couple of times (asking me for password each time) and proceed to install Windows 7 onto it.
Halfway through the installation (~20+%), i decided i should perform a secure erase on the drive first (to replace the hardware based encryption key),
hence i powered off the notebook.
Each Intel SSD 320 Series has a unique key when itleaves the factory. The user can simply start using theSSD and data is encrypted with that unique key.However, if the user prefers a new key, one can begenerated by executing a Secure Erase or EnhancedSecure Erase on the SSD.
Source: http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325201.pdf
I put the drive into an external USB3.0 enclosure (using VIA VL700 chipset)
and connected it to another Windows 7 machine so that i could run Intel's SSD Toolkit on it.
It could not detect the drive and then i realized it was password protected.
Disconnected the USB enclosure, took the drive out from the enclosure.
Put the drive back onto the machine (which i enabled the password on, and was installing Windows 7).
Powered it up, asked for password, keyed it in...it didn't recognize my password anymore!
I've attempted this many times and it doesn't work on either notebooks i had.
Connected the drive to a PC, ran SSD Toolkit, drive is detected but unable to perform a Secure Erase (as drive was password locked).
Full LBA was detected.
I exported the SMART attributes and i could put it up somewhere if anyone wants to take a look.
So, my conclusion at this time, ATA password on the 320 Series 120Gb drive was corrupted due to sudden power-loss.
I didn't thought it would be this serious as Intel has enchanced protection against it (http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325207.pdf)
Now i'm stuck with the drive bought just a few days back.
Hope Intel will look into this issue too and let all of us know if the new firmware will fix this or would i need to RMA the drive?
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The firmware update process ought to be interesting. From the "BIOS password issue" document:
If you have not enabled a BIOS drive password, do not be enable the BIOS drive password.
I'm not sure exactly what that means. But the firmware update procedure that I reviewed directs that the drive password be turned off:
DRIVE PASSWORD The Firmware Update Tool will not run correctly if your Drive Password is set. Make sure that your Drive Password is turned off (in your BIOS Settings) before beginning the firmware update process. After the firmware update has completed successfully, turn the drive password on again.
The BIOS password issue document recommends:
If a BIOS drive password has been enabled, do not change or remove it and contact Intel® Customer Support for more information.
So since I already have a BIOS password, the firmware update will be a special procedure at minimum.
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Took a while we have already thrown away disks...
20. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"magr01ino Jul 30, 2011 4:13 AM (in response to afrosty)
Any updates on this topic? Still eagerly awaiting the firmware update before I want to put the new RMA drive into my macbook..
21. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"vegan Jul 30, 2011 11:39 AM (in response to magr01ino)
I have seen comments in the media over this issue for quite a while now.
Hopefully Intel can figure out what the firmware needs to do be less sensitive to power failures etc.
Given the sensitivity I suggest using a backup power supply.
22. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"w00thisButtonDo Jul 30, 2011 2:10 PM (in response to vegan)
It's not a power failure. Don't believe every word said in first message. Many of users have installed their SSDs into laptops, so backup power supply is already built-in and looks like this does not help at all.
23. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"vegan Jul 30, 2011 2:19 PM (in response to w00thisButtonDo)
I mostly see SSD in large data centers not so much in a personal machine
24. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"sarreq Jul 30, 2011 10:52 PM (in response to afrosty)
so... any update on a release date? I just bought an 80GB 320 to replace my system drive, without knowing about this problem beforehand. I'd like to have a fix handy before I install it.
25. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"w00thisButtonDo Jul 31, 2011 12:46 AM (in response to vegan)
Desktop oriented SSD series in datacenters? That's fun
26. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"vegan Jul 31, 2011 3:27 PM (in response to w00thisButtonDo)
Some shops I have read about have used them in servers and RAID arrays to perk up performance. I cannot imaging a server that busy as even facebook is interested in faster network speed over server woes.
27. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"w00thisButtonDo Aug 1, 2011 1:22 AM (in response to vegan)
Practically every manufacturer of SSDs have minimum two classes of production. Desktop and enterprise (MLC flash is used for the desktop mostly and SLC flash for enterprise). Why would facebook use an desktop oriented SSDs, instead enterprise? May be just for the lower price? But the reliability, acccess/reading speeds are lower too (teoretically).
Even if facebook, hypothetically, is greedy and using cheaper MLC SSDs in their datacenter, I don't think they are using Intel SSD, as it is not cheap enough in conclusion with other similar class and speeds.
28. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"Desiderius Aug 1, 2011 4:22 AM (in response to w00thisButtonDo)
Intel says that the 320er Serie is also for server. Only the 510er Serie have no passing for server. Intel always are proud to say thats the forefather X25-M is so good in server. Here an translation from an german articel:Intel is particularly proud that in the servers of a unnamed OEM customers used X25-m is still significantly less than expected: only 0.46 percent of the more than 100,000 storage were returned (annual return rate, ARR) and only 0.26 percent were actually broken.
We have over 150 Intel X25-M Generation 1 and Generation 2 SSDs for customers in hardcore database servers. Such customers need the speed advantage over SAS and know the risk of the new technologie SSD. But the speed plus is impressive. Also i can say that we have a really low failure rate on the X25-M SSDs over the 2 years. We also testing Intel X25-E Series but the customers is the Price/Gigabyte to expensive.
From 64 Intel 320er 160GB SSD are 17 broken after 3-5 days of stress testing with the 8MB bug. Now we stop all tests and hope for the firmware update.
29. Re: Update on "Bad Context 13x Error"w00thisButtonDo Aug 1, 2011 8:07 AM (in response to Desiderius)
Nothing to say. Thats why 8mb bug exists may be
Intel tries to boost sales of x25-e SLC series.
And your data-center don't use backup power supplies also, because it's too expensive for customers? :/


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A video of a self-proclaimed "well-educated" woman getting mouthy with a Metro-North conductor has gone viral, appearing on Yahoo News , Gawker and even the Daily Mail in the United Kingdom.
After allegedly using profanity while talking loudly on a cell phone, a woman who reportedly boarded the New York-bound train in Westport on Tuesday night loses her cool after a conductor asks her to stop using profane language.
"I was not cursing. Excuse me, do you know what schools I've been to and how well-educated I am?" the accused potty-mouth tells the conductor.
Matters got worse after the conductor began telling another conductor why she asked the woman to lower her voice and said she heard the passenger use the "f-bomb."
"From my mouth?" the passenger blurted out in disbelief before she once again reminded the conductor of how well-educated she is. "I was talking in a private conversation to my friend about something."
Frustrated with the passenger's loud behavior, the conductor informs her that the train will be stopped and she'll be asked to exit if she does not lower her voice. The passenger, now irate, then demands the train be stopped and that she be given her money back. As the conductors begin walking out of the train car, the passenger makes one final statement.
"I am not a crazy person. I'm a very well-educated person," she said, this statement followed by silence and then a short burst of laughter from another train rider.
It's been reported that, shortly after the woman made a scene, an announcement was made asking passengers not to use profanity, "especially those people who went to Harvard or Yale or are from Westport."
What do you think of the video? Do you have any train horror stories to share? Please leave a comment below!
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"Fist of the North Star" influenced entire generations of manga and anime creators for over 25 years, and established the tone for today's action comics. The game takes place in the manga's post-apocalyptic world where the remaining survivors of a nuclear holocaust roam the wasteland in an ongoing struggle against marauding tribes for food and water.
The game's protagonist is Kenshiro, true successor to the Hokuto Shinken, a centuries old art of assassination. Kenshiro was bestowed the sole rights to the art, but when his elder brother Raoh, refused to give up the style, Raoh killed their master and left to raise his own army. Kenshiro is now searching for his beloved Yuria, but like a hammer of justice Kenshiro is forced to fend off rioting mobs, barbaric desert gangs and savage fighters. Ultimately Kenishiro's journey will lead him back to Raoh who has set forth a path of vengeance.
Taking the role of Kenshiro, gamers will unleash a myriad of devastating fighting techniques and finishing moves powerful enough to bring down whole buildings. Channeling their energy into a single deadly blow, players can strike their victims and cause them to violently explode on screen. Gamers can also let loose with Kenshiro's signature move- a ruthless flurry of ferocious punches, triggering the instantaneous breakdown of internal organs, and death.
Game Features:
- Destructible and interactive environments – In the hugely interactive environments players can smash or pummel their enemies into different objects and buildings as well as pick up objects to maim and obliterate groups of malicious gangs.
- Face down dozens of enemies at once - String combos and attacks together to perform unstoppable killing moves. Power up, then unleash furious Hokuto Shinken special attacks.
- Dozens of unlockable moves - Blistering finishing attacks that can wipe out entire gangs in one blow, or cause single enemies to explode in a shower of gore.
- Hidden characters - Taken straight from the Fist of the North Star universe, players will be able to unlock unforgettable characters such as Mamiya and Rei, amongst others.
- Faithfully reproduced FNS visuals - Every scene and level has been faithfully followed the iconic visual style of the original comic series.
- Original scenarios for every playable character – As well as having their own stories faithfully reproduced from the source material, every character will have a new original story and ending specially made for this game, giving the fans something they could only dream of.
Game producer Hisashi Koinuma promises to be faithful to the spirit of the original manga. The game's story mode will follow the original series, while a second mode will introduce a completely new storyline.
The development team is also blending classic and original designs as they adapt "Fist of the North Star" to a three-dimensional, high-definition game world. The characters of Kenshiro and Raoh will be voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi and Fumihiko Tachiki, respectively, and that a host of Japan's most prolific voice actors would also lend their talents to the project. Rising pop star Nana Tanimura, who appeared on stage at the event, is recording the theme song for the game.
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Canopy Beds: Four Poster Goes Modern
Little girls are supposed to want ponies, but I never wanted a pony. As a child, I dreamed of having a canopy bed. I knew exactly what it would look like, too. I had one picked out in the JC Penney catalog, with an arched top and ruffly lavender curtains.
I never did get that bed, and now that I'm all grown my tastes have changed a little — but I still find myself drawn to canopy beds. These sleek, modern examples are sans lavender ruffles - but still plenty romantic just the same.
Top row:
1. All white from House to Home.
2. Classic textures and modern shapes for a look that's timeless and clean. From Style at Home
3. A campaign canopy bed from C Magazine.
4. A mirrored four-poster reads just a bit feminine without being twee. From Design*Sponge.
5. A calm white four-poster from Better Homes and Gardens.
Bottom row:
6. This unusual four-poster from Lyndsay and Fitzhugh's Summer Cottage in the City is hand-carved from beech wood.
7. Jonathan Adler's Parker Palm Springs.
8. Penny, Petra & Sydney's Gorgeous, Artful Home
9. Australian Vogue via Mark Tuckey
10. Four-poster + platform bed = perfection. From Space Furniture.
• At-Home Escapes: Canopy Beds
• Favorite Canopy Beds: From Feminine Chic to Masculine
• Don't Call it a Comeback: Four Poster Beds
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I just got back from a glorious weekend at The University of Tennessee, my alma mater, where, among other shenanigans, we whooped it up at the UT/Florida football game. Watching the players smash the $&*! out of each other got me thinking about my own littler player and whether I'd ever want to see him out there. I'm not so sure I would.
A bunch of old friends and teammates (I played volleyball at UT freshman year, which is how this New Yorker wound up in Knoxville) gathered for two days of bonding, laughing, dancing, tailgating, cheering, dancing some more and otherwise pretending we were still undergrads and not moms/wives/professionals/nearly pushing 40. It was an absolute blast (and a little surreal) to be back in a place that's filled with so many memories, a place where I truly became the person I am today. And while I haven't been a very good Vol fan in recent years, I do love college football. Being in Knoxville on game day brought back all of my Big Orange pride in a swell. ESPN's College Gameday was broadcast from campus on Saturday, which is a huge deal and caused an insane amount of excitement (and traffic). I got media passes so a few of my friends and I got to hang out on set. It was awesome to see how much goes into that show and how many people are required to make it run so smoothly (and to keep the guys from sweating off their makeup). It was also fun to see what posters get taken away for being inappropriate (my favorite nixed one: "Let me see your TDs") and how short Kenny Chesney, the celebrity picker, actually is (even smaller than you'd think, but cute). Of course it was amazing when Lee Corso put on the Davy Crockett hat and hugged our mascot Smokey (showing he picked Tennessee to win the game), but, alas it didn't end in our favor. (I think it had something to do with our QB throwing the ball to people other than his teammates, but I'm no expert.)
We got hooked up with seats on the 45-yard line (thanks, Lady Vols!), a few rows from the field. And here's where the title of this post comes from: Watching those boys smash into each other hurt a little more than usual because now that I'm a mom, I couldn't help but picture Alex out there. Many of the friends I was with have kids old enough to play sports and some play football. We talked a bit about our concerns, how we quiet those fears, what the coaches do to protect the kids and whether those of us with younger boys would allow it. There's no denying it: Football can be dangerous. But is it so dangerous that I'd prevent my son from becoming the next Peyton Manning? (Hey, a girl can dream, right?) And is it really that much worse than some of the other sports we gladly let our kids play? And what about life in general? I was an athelete and though I broke an arm (soccer) and an ankle (volleyball) my worst injury (a broken collarbone) came from a bike-riding fall in front of my house. We can't protect our kids from everything but football does seem a little harsher than most activities, no?
I was also at the NFL offices in NYC last week (amazing place!) meeting with a friend who works tirelessly on their health and safety issues. She helps to get youth football leagues motivated to adopt new and safer rules and regulations (check out USA Football's head's up tackling rules). Read their latest news and initiatives and watch this safe tackling spot produced by Peter Berg of Friday Night Lights fame ("Clear eyes, Full hearts, Can't lose!"--I love you, Riggins!). The best thing a football parent can do is to know this stuff inside and out. The NFL also works closely with the CDC on their Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports campaign to educate coaches and parents. Bottom line: They know head injuries are a problem and they want to be a part of the solution—namely to keep kids involved in a sport that is so beloved in this country by making that sport safer.
Needless to say, football has been on my mind a lot in the past few days. When I walked in from the airport on Sunday, Alex and my nine-year-old nephew were playing tackle-the-$%!@-out of each other football (even though Alex just turned five he's a tank so I was actually more concerned for his bean-pole cousin). Very apropos. Later that night, Alex was sporting his Sanchez jersey (he also has a Manning one, since, unlike with baseball, we're not super loyal to any one team—don't judge!) and he, Nick and I tossed the ball around. We play football a lot in the backyard. And the kid can throw. And catch. But is that a good enough reason to let him play a sport that I'm sure would make me a nervous wreck to watch? Nick is a huge football fan—college, NFL, fantasy—and I know he wouldn't hate it if Alex wound up on, say, The University of Michigan's roster. But even he has no interest in getting Alex onto a football team any time soon. Again, the kid is five so we have time.
Right now the only organized sport Alex plays is soccer, which he loves and is really good at. But of course he thinks he needs to slide tackle and do headers so it's not exactly a safe option either (the sport with the second most concussions behind football: girl's soccer). He also loves and plays a lot of baseball in the backyard, which seems awfully civilized compared to these others (though we've talked about how I'm not that keen on the time commitment I'd have to make for Alex to play serious baseball, right? Oy). At this point Alex loves playing all sports. But if he begged me to play organized football, would I let him? I'm just not sure right now and I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Would you let your son play tackle? At what age? Why/why not? Let's discuss. Oh, and Go Vols! Here are some photos from the weekend:
On the Gameday set--this is how close we got to stand!
The three of us have sons and, so far, none of them plays football. But that doesn't mean we don't love the sport!
The band making the big T for the team to run through. Pretty good seats, right?
In the stadium! (My old-lady complaint: everyone in our section stood the whole game--ouch!)
It's been 15 years since these girls were my teammates, but when I saw them again it was like no time has passed at all. GREAT times!


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|February 26, 2012, 05:13 PM
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Case collapse help
I am new to reloading, today got uber frustrated.
Rcbs press and die.
Resizing and neck widening went great, no issues. I do a light press, turn bullet and then full seat the bullet.
Previously about 1 of 20, the case wall would collapse (looks wavy), the case wall is crumpled.
Then today, every other case/bullet is collapsed, or crumpled.
My questions,
1) how do I avoid this?
2) the crumpled bullets are no good to fire? I should tear down and rebuild?
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|February 26, 2012, 06:16 PM
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Maybe you're not belling the case mouth quite enough. Are you also trying to crimp at the same time you're seating? Try backing off your seating die quite a bit then just screw it in a quarter of a turn at a time. Cast or jacketed bullets? Measure the diameter of your bullets if none of the above helps.
BTW, a loaded round is also called a cartridge not a bullet. The crumpled brass is probably not worth trying to re-size.
Report back what you find. BTW, you can pull the bullets and re-use them and the powder.
Regards and good luck for you.
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I think 1Hobie is correct...the case mouth is too narrow. After you Bell the case mouth you should be able to insert a bullet far enough that it won't fall out when turned upside down. The cases should not be reused...the bullets and powder should be OK.
Also check to make sure your lock ring is tight and that the die hasn't moved in the press.
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In the 31st minute of the match poor defending from Ethiopia allowed Chisamba Lungu to break through but under pressure from goalkeeper Tassew, he lobbed wide. The pair clattered into each other with the keeper leading into the professional foul with his studs up in a dangerous fashion.
Both players then fell to the ground and medical assistance soon arrived. The keeper stayed down for some time, with the Gabonese referee waiting for him to make his recovery before showing him a red card. The player was helped off the pitch with a stretcher, and as he was lifted off the ground, the ref showed him his marching orders.
In response to that decision, the numerous Ethiopian fans in the stadium began booing the referee and throwing objects such as mini flags, vuvuzelas and other small items onto the pitch. The official was forced to wait for the fans to calm down before clearing the outskirts of the pitch and restarting the match, which eventually finished as a 1-1 draw.


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This small preserve, located near Rancho de las Golondrinas just south of Santa Fe, has several ecological niches, ranging from scrub desert to the lush vegetation of the cienega (Spanish for "marsh").
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Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, whose experiments in rhythm and style helped win millions of new jazz fans around the world, died overnight of heart failure at the age of 91.
Brubeck, who was a day away from his 92nd birthday, died in a Connecticut hospital on Wednesday, according to his manager Russell Gloyd.
Brubeck won a slew of awards over the course of a career that spanned more than six decades. He was still playing as recently as last year.
He played at the White House for presidents and visiting dignitaries, and was designated a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress.
Brubeck's 1959 album Time Out became the first million-selling jazz record of the modern era, as songs Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk defied the indifference of critics to become classics in the genre.
A big party had been planned for Sunday to celebrate Brubeck's 92nd birthday, Mr Gloyd said.
But on Wednesday he felt ill. His son called for an ambulance and Brubeck was taken to the emergency room.
"They came up later and said 'we just can't keep this heart going'," Mr Gloyd said.
Brubeck's success cemented his reputation as one of the great proponents in the history of jazz, after years of nudging the music into mainstream culture by relentlessly performing on university campuses.
His Dave Brubeck Quartet also toured the world on behalf of the US government, becoming so popular in Europe and Asia that it was said that when Washington needed to fix relations somewhere, they sent in Brubeck.
According to Brubeck's website, highlights of his career include the premier of his composition Upon this Rock for then-pope John Paul II's visit to San Francisco in 1987.
His accolades included receiving the National Medal of Arts from then-president Bill Clinton in 1994, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He held numerous honorary doctorates from universities in the United States, Canada, Britain and Germany.
Over the course of his career he also experimented with integrating jazz into classical forms.
In 1959 his quartet played and recorded with the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein, and a year later he composed Points on Jazz for the American Ballet Theatre.
Born on December 6, 1920 in Concord, California, a four-year-old Brubeck was improvising tunes from the classical pieces he was taught by his piano teacher mother.
But he dreamed of being a rancher like his father, and went to university to become a veterinarian, only to transfer to the music department when a teacher noticed he spent all class staring out the window at the conservatory.
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Brubeck's raw skill at the keyboard concealed the fact he had not yet learnt to read music, and he was allowed to graduate in 1942 only after promising never to become a music teacher.
After World War II, Brubeck studied with French classical composer Darius Milhaud, who told him jazz was the best music for expressing the spirit of the US.
He began his career in earnest in 1947, playing in San Francisco for the first time with Paul Desmond, whose delicate lyricism on alto sax would later help make the Brubeck quartet famous.
After nearly becoming paralysed in a 1951 swimming accident, Brubeck assembled his first quartet with Desmond and built up a new and young audience by relentlessly touring universities at the suggestion of Brubeck's wife Iola.
Jazz Goes to College in 1954 sold more than 100,000 copies and led to Brubeck becoming the first jazz musician ever to appear on the cover of Time magazine.
Brubeck learned about the issue from his idol Duke Ellington, who showed up at his hotel room with the issue of Time, which called the quartet's work "some of the strangest and loveliest music ever played since jazz was born".
"It was the worst and the best moment possible, all mixed up, because I didn't want to have my story come first," Brubeck told a US television interviewer.
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The choice of a relatively unknown white musician over a black star like Ellington sparked the ire of some colleagues and critics, many of whom felt his offbeat music did not swing the way jazz should.
But it also made him a household name and paved the way for the success of Time Out, which used rhythms unusual to jazz that Brubeck had heard in his travels around the globe.
Fuelled by pioneering drummer Joe Morello, the album hit the top of both the jazz and popular music charts. The group sold millions of records before disbanding in 1967.
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If you don't know the girl with the big brown eyes, beautiful voice and quirky style, (buttoned-up shirts and hair pulled jauntily to one side are her signature), you soon will. Really special artists only come around every now and then, and the international music community and the public seem to be in agreement, Lianne La Havas is one of those unique talents. Half-Greek, half-Jamaican and London-born, she has brought something fresh to the current music scene. Her dreamy debut album, 'Is Your Love Big Enough?' guides us through the minefield of young love, with the soulstress blowing listeners away with the honesty and humour in her lyrics.
'You broke me and taught me how to truly hate myself' she sings in the gut-wrenching chorus of 'Lost and Found'. Other situations she chuckles at though, as in 'Age' when she asks 'Is it such a problem if he's old? As long as he does whatever he's told! I'm glad it's just my heart that he stole, and left my dignity alone."
It may seem as if La Havas has come out of nowhere, (her album is now at No.4 in the UK album charts and despite only being released in the US this week, is already at Number 31), however she's been quietly building up to this moment for a long time. She spent virtually all of last year and this year on the road, touring around the UK, Europe and the US to intimate venues packed full of clued-up music fans. As recent months have gone by though, word about Lianne has started to spread like wildfire; the venues have gotten increasingly bigger and the company ever more star-studded. Last month she opened for Erykah Badu at London's Hammersmith Apollo and Stevie Wonder attended her latest gig in L.A. Did we also mention that Prince got in there first at the beginning of this year, inviting her into the studio with him? Yup, girlfriend is killing it. The endearing thing about Lianne though is how refreshingly normal and down-to-earth she remains. It's no wonder she is so popular to see live; she has that unique ability to create real intimacy between herself and her fans. At a gig you can feel everything else slipping away, even her brilliant backing band, until it's just you in the room, watching a girl strumming her guitar on stage, telling you a story and then beaming at you afterwards like a mate would.
So if you didn't know Lianne before, you certainly do now. 'Is Your Love Big Enough?' she asks. The answer from everyone who hears her seems to be unanimous: 'Yes!'
Currently on tour in the US, Highsnobiety have tracked her down for a quick and exclusive Q+A.
1. What is the one thing that you are a high snob about and why?
Music. I'm very sensitive to it and therefore I have a strong opinion on how certain music should sound.
2. Highsnobiety is big into sneakers – we know that's not really your style for stage but when off duty, what are your fave kicks??
I love Dr. Marten's, Vans or Converse
3. What does it feel like to have such a positive reception to your debut album?
It's an amazing feeling. I'm absolutely over the moon and I'm so happy that this is my job.
4. Stevie Wonder came to your last L.A show – (what a major compliment by the way, big ups) – what was it like to meet him?
It was the most surreal but exciting thing to happen to me for a long time. Probably EVER. He was a lovely man with a lovely bright fun-loving soul and I could learn a lot from him.
5. What is the biggest lesson you've learnt from all the intense gigging and touring you've been doing the past 12 months?
I've learned to know my limits and that it's SO important to love the people that you are working with so that it makes for an amazing experience as if you are a family. Also, DON'T SMOKE.
6. Have you had a stand-out moment recently where everything that's happening has hit you?
Yes, being recognized in the street in New York – so far away from my own hometown. That's when it hit me that the music is somehow reaching far and wide and I'm so grateful.
7. Artists these days often have side projects; like acting or fashion or other bands. Is there anything else you also want to do at some point?
Yes. I'd like to do all of these things. Like have my own fashion line one day, collaborate with friends to form a band separate from my solo project and perhaps be the lead character in Sister Act 3…
8. It's been nice to see how everyone has (finally) got behind the Olympics. Do you feel proud coming from London right now? And were you good at sports at school?
I am very proud and I was always excited about it. Also, being half-Greek means that the Olympics run through my veins in a way. I wasn't so good regarding sports at school but I loved dance class, gymnastics and badminton.
9. Are you already thinking about your next album? Can you give us any clues?
Yes. I'm very intrigued about what it might sound like and maybe I'd like to record it live. I've started writing for it but nothing has been set in stone or laid down as yet.
10. Are there any current artists out there who you would be interested to collaborate with?
Yes. I love a producer/artist called Jai Paul and I love a band called Everything Everything. They both would be fun to work with I think.
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With respect to dinosaurs, this is the main reason that the same dinosaur is given many different names, depending on where its fossils are found. Once the permanent separation of populations of dinosaurs occurred, they should have evolved along separate "lines". Therefore, a demonstrably similar dinosaur on multiple continents is uncool. Evolutionists generally "solve" these problems with various forms of MANTOSH (Move Along, Nothing TO See Here ;0))…..s8int.com
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LARAMIE, Wyoming – It's a Jurassic curiosity: As far as anyone can tell, the fossilized, three-toed dinosaur tracks in north-central Wyoming and on Scotland's coast are indistinguishable.
Even after painstaking measurements and statistical analysis, University of Glasgow paleontologist Neil Clark can't identify any differences between the two sets of 170 million-year-old tracks.
"The fact that the footprints in Wyoming and the ones in Scotland are so similar suggest that they may have been produced by a very similar kind of dinosaur, if not the same species," he said during a recent phone interview from his home in Glasgow, Scotland.
If the same dinosaur species made the tracks, the discovery would be as earthshaking as a mighty apatosaurus. No one has ever been able to say for certain that the same dinosaur species was responsible for fossil tracks discovered at separate locations, much less thousands of miles apart.
Now, American scientists are preparing to scrutinize the tracks further. They will use three-dimensional mapping technology that is revolutionizing the study of dinosaur tracks — and promises to enable scientists to make detailed, intercontinental comparisons without leaving their offices.
"What we hope will eventually happen is that there will be this huge virtual archive that can be shared worldwide," said Brent Breithaupt, a University of Wyoming paleontologist and head of the school's Geological Museum. "Tracks can be looked at in three dimensions on computer screens and can be rotated around by various researchers — and can be compared."
Breithaupt doubts the same dinosaur species made the Wyoming and Scotland tracks.
"The tracks are similar, that's what we know," Breithaupt said. "It more than likely indicates similar types of dinosaurs living at higher latitudes at some point in time."
But he's more than happy to make comparisons.
For one thing, precious little is known about dinosaurs from the Middle Jurassic epoch, when dinosaurs cemented what would be a very long reign on Earth — and when both sets of tracks were made. Scientists have documented very few fossil dinosaur bones from that epoch in North America, making the handful of track sites in the American West valuable for understanding it.
Also, Breithaupt has spent nearly a decade adapting photogrammetry — using photos to create maps and three-dimensional representations — to the study of dinosaur tracks. Now, he's taking that work overseas.
Most of the tracks Clark examined from the two locations ranged from about an inch long to more than 8 inches, and he compared details such as the length of each toe and the angles between them. He believes the tracks were made by a type of two-legged, carnivorous dinosaur called a theropod.
One set is from the area of Red Gulch in arid north-central Wyoming, where it looks like a flock of Big Birds ran across freshly poured concrete. The others are near the shore of the Isle of Skye off Scotland's west coast.
Wyoming and Scotland were much closer together in the Middle Jurassic, before continental drift opened up the Atlantic Ocean between what is now Europe and North America. Even so, the tracks were roughly 2,500 miles (4000 kilometers) apart when they were made — about the distance between New York and Los Angeles.