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CUP: Patrick Refuses To Be Danica Downer
Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle.
She is 28th in the Sprint Cup point standings after 11 races and has just one top-10 finish -- that came in the season-opening Daytona 500.
"At the end of the day it's about keeping your head up and not getting discouraged to the point where it takes away from potential," Patrick told The Associated Press while at a promotional event Wednesday in Concord, N.C. "When you're in a bad mood and you're defeated, I don't think that's going to get you the results you want."
Unlike a year ago, Patrick and her Stewart-Haas Racing team have struggled this season on 1.5-mile tracks.
That leaves her concerned about her chances at Sunday's racing marathon -- the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
She knows that the 600-mile race means she stands a chance of falling a few laps down if there aren't a lot of cautions.
"Yeah, it definitely makes you a little worried that if things don't go well they're going to be really bad because you have an extra 100 to 200 miles on the race track," Patrick said.
Then she flashes a positive smile and says, "but then again, it also gives us a chance of turning things around."
Aside from her eighth place finish at Daytona, Patrick has only cracked the top 15 once -- a 12th place finish at Martinsville that she said exceeded even her own expectations.
She's finished no better than 25th in the other nine races.
Patrick, 31, knows she needs to get better but also realizes that will take time.
Regardless of this year's results, she remains one of the most popular drivers in the sport. Last Saturday night, she won the fan vote to get into the Sprint All-Star race. She wasn't competitive in the race, but she was there representing her team.
Patrick said the focus has been on finding a good baseline setup for her car, something that's caused the No. 10 Chevy some problems this year.
"We went testing a few weeks ago and started a process that we hope will work for us over the next couple of weeks," Patrick said. "If it doesn't work, we'll start over and find a new one."
She hasn't set any goals for her first full season on the Sprint Cup Series other than to improve every week she's on the track. Patrick said she's enjoying racing stock cars and the more she's away from open wheel racing the less likely she's ever going back.
"I'm definitely comfortable now" in stock cars, Patrick said. "It probably took until last year when it was full time. I would get in a car for the first time in six weeks and it was like you have one hour to practice before you go qualify and race. That's tough."
Patrick ran on the Nationwide Series full-time last year and participated in 10 Sprint Cup races as a warm-up to this season.
She said she's committed to racing NASCAR, although she knows there have been some speed bumps in the past and likely more ahead in the future.
"It's about settling in and figuring things out and finding the areas I need to work on," Patrick said. "But part of this season is having good races and having bad races. It's the first full year."
If there's a big positive for Patrick it's that she's been strong and competitive on the short tracks, much more so than last season.
"We're much stronger there this year," Patrick said. "Now it's time to figure out how you're going to improve in the other areas. And at the same time not forget what your strengths have been."


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The Tony Awards on CBS has solidified its position as the lowest-rated broadcast of the major entertainment awards shows.
Sunday's broadcast of Broadway's biggest night brought in just 6 million television viewers, according to preliminary figures from Nielsen. That's down from 6.9 million viewers in 2011. Last year's telecast was hurt by the NBA finals, but Sunday's ceremony didn't face any such competition for viewers.
The Associated Press reported that Sunday's telecast was the second-lowest-viewed Tony Awards since 1988. The ceremony was broadcast from The Beacon Theatre in New York.
The Tony Awards has seen its ratings fall steadily in recent seasons. Last year's 6.9 million viewers was down from 7 million in 2010. That figure was down from 7.4 million viewers in 2009.
To put the numbers in perspective, the Academy Awards show on ABC drew an estimated 39.3 million viewers this year, up slightly from the previous year. Even this year's Academy of Country Music Awards, on CBS, did better than the Tonys, attracting about 13 million viewers.
CBS tried this year to stoke viewer interest by including performances from last year's big winner,"The Book of Mormon,"and the name-recognition title "Ghost: The Musical." But not even the return of host Neil Patrick Harris could reverse the broadcast's steady slide.
Next stop, PBS?
Can Neil Patrick Harris boost Tony Awards ratings?
CBS sees slight drop in overall Tony Awards viewers
Tony Awards 2012: For 'Once' daring trumps commerce

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We Americans are free-enterprise, consumers deep in our bones. Therefore, we drink deeply from the well of retail.
"The customer is always right."
"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back."
"Thirty days free trial!"
We sell Christianity by trying to make it low cost, high value.
It's been argued that elders should really be shepherds (well, they should be both, per the Bible, right?) It's been argued that elders should be first and foremost about the emotional health of the flock, dealing with divorces, funerals, and illnesses (and, of course, this really does fit squarely within their job description!)
But what is the ultimate end of eldering/shepherding/overseeing? Is the final goal for the members to be well supported and encouraged? Is that enough?
Now, I'm not asking whether that should happen. Of course, it should. But is that the ultimate goal? When we elders get to heaven, will Jesus ask first, "Did you provide emotional support for my sheep?" I'm confident the question will be on his list, but will it be first question?
You see, I have this worry. If we're not careful, the care and support of an elder could become a goods and service that the members feel entitled to as a product they bought from their church. They may read it all through consumer eyes. And consumers either get what they want or they shop somewhere else!
And that will happen, I think, unless we first build a solid theology of the work of the elders and so place the care and comfort of members (which is essential!) in its proper perspective.
So let's talk about what the Bible says elders (or shepherds or overseers) are to do. There are lots of passages, and I don't want to do 20 posts on this topic. And so let's go with the plainest, most direct passages.
(Tit 1:9-14 ESV) 9 [An overseer] must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. 12 One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth.
Paul explains to Titus why it is that overseers (elders, shepherds) must be ordained. Overseers are to "give instruction in sound doctrine and … rebuke those who contradict it." Their teaching must be "sound in the faith" and keep people in "the truth."
Now, as we've covered many times in the past, Paul uses "truth" to speak of the truth about Jesus — the gospel. He is not speaking of systematic theology. He is speaking of being true to the gospel. Just so, "the faith" is a reference, not to ecclesiology (how to organize and church and worship), but to faith in Jesus — what Christians must believe to be saved.
And this makes sense when we recall that Paul is speaking about the errors of the "circumcision party," and thus along the lines of Galatians, which is all about faith, leading to being crucified with Jesus, receipt of the Spirit, and love.
We next turn to Acts 20, where Paul meets with the elders in Ephesus and, in a passionate speech, speaks of his own ministry among them —
(Act 20:17-25 ESV) 17 Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. 18 And when they came to him, he said to them: "You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, 19 serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to me through the plots of the Jews; 20 how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house, 21 testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ."
He first describes his ministry as "teaching you in public and from house to house" and "testifying … of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ." It seems that the first praise deals with his ministry to those already converted and the second to the lost.
22 "And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23 except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. 24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.
Again, Paul describes his ministry as being to "testify to the gospel of the grace of God" and "proclaiming the kingdom."
(Act 20:26-27 ESV) 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, 27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
He concludes this section of his speech by emphasizing that he taught "the whole counsel of God." He is speaking of his own example that he wishes the elders to follow, and he repeatedly speaks in terms of teaching and preaching the gospel.
Paul next turns his attention toward the overseers, charging them —
(Act 20:28-31 ESV) 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears.
They must "care for" the church. The Greek is prosecho, meaning "to be in a state of alert" or "to pay close attention to something" (BDAG) or "to turn the mind to, attend to, be attentive" (Thayer).
Paul's concern is that the church will be invaded by false teachers ("men speaking twisted things"), and the solution is to "admonish every one with tears." "Admonish" translates noutheteo, meaning "to counsel about avoidance or cessation of an improper course of conduct" (BDAG) or "to admonish, warn, exhort" (Thayer). He's speaking of teaching — but a deeply passionate, urgent form of teaching — against the false teachers.
(Act 20:32 ESV) 32 And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Paul concludes with a benediction, commending them to God, of course, and "to the word of his grace" — not meaning the New Testament, which largely hadn't yet been written, but to the gospel (Acts 14:3 is quite clear.)
Peter considered himself an elder as well as an apostle. He taught the elders among his readers —
(1Pe 5:1-4 ESV) So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
First, he commands them to "shepherd" the flock. We'll return to this verb in the next few posts.
Second, he gives them "oversight" (episkopeo). This is, of course, the verb form of episkopos, meaning "overseer" or, per Gingrich, superintendent or supervisor. They are told to superintend or supervise the church. In secular use, the verb refers to middle management, just as "superintendent" and "supervisor" do in English. It refers to positional authority — but authority constrained by the gospel, as Peter says plainly.
Thus, elders may not "domineer" (katakurieuo), surely a reference to Matthew 20:25 and referring to, per Friberg, "exercising dominion for one's own advantage."
Peter does not deny the positional authority of elders, but strongly insists that elders not overreach. Indeed, they are to be "examples to the flock" — of what? Check the context —
(1Pe 5:4-10 ESV) 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
If those who are younger are to be humble, then the elders must be examples of humility. Just so, the elders must be examples of sober-mindedness, firmness in the faith, and standing up for Jesus despite suffering.
All of which is why Peter begins this section with "when the chief Shepherd appears." His implicit — but plain — point is that elders are to be examples of living like Jesus. Thus, he gives as examples humility, sober-mindedness, firmness in the faith, and standing up even when the faith brings suffering.
In short, Peter calls on elders to be like the Shepherd — modeling the characteristics of Christ — submission, service, sacrifice — even suffering when necessary. That's because, you see, the job of an elder is to bring the congregation — the flock — into Christ-like living.
And that can't be done by domineering. The example must be set. But on the other hand, the church must follow those who have God-given authority. You see, they must be submissive, servant-hearted, sacrificial people who are also willing to suffer for the sake of Christ — as led by their elders as the under-shepherds of the great Shepherd.
We cannot each be our own shepherd. Nor can we split and divide into churches that conveniently disagree about nothing and so involve no need to submit and sacrifice. That's sheer selfishness and an unwillingness to sacrifice for fellow Christians.
Nowhere in here do we read of comfort or never being offended or getting our way. You see, the customer isn't always right. There's no 30-day free trial. But satisfaction is guaranteed — but only for those who are willing to submit to the Spirit's work in each of us to transform us into the image of Jesus.
If we insist on remaining in the image of an American consumer, where we have ultimate authority and autonomy as individuals who answer only to our own preferences, well, we're not going to be satisfied with real Christianity at all.


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The Honor Guard participates in local parades and law enforcement memorial services. The most stressful of the Honor Guard functions is funerals, especially those of fellow members.
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PRL needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 73 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
A small group of students and professors at a variety of schools are launching a site to develop and share research hacks; little tips, ideas, and software they utilize in their day-to-day research that make their work easier.
We're looking for a good looking, "modern" logo. Bonus points if it is easily scalable. Also, we'd really like whatever logo we choose in .PSD and .PNG formats.
We're finally doing it. We've found enough people with enough interest (and time) to actually put together a site. Now all we need is a good logo and design.
Conceptually, ResearchHacks was launched years ago in a small bar in Philadelphia. In reality, a domain was purchased and WordPress installed on a server a few weeks ago. Someone might have thrown together some Ruby to analyze fluorescent images and a few LaTeX tutorials too. We're aren't quite sure yet.
We've got a handful of tips and research methods we'd like to share publicly and develop with other scientists without all of the red tape and bureaucracy. What we need is a logo.
We're all stuck in academia, so we've got limited resources.
- Something creative.
- Something pretty.
- Something lacking creativity.
- Something ugly.That's sort of a joke.
We know how ridiculous that sounds.
To be entirely honest, we don't know what we want or what we don't want, we just know that we need a logo and know that a lot of you are extremely talented.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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While installing Xmanager Enterprise I get an "Error 1935: An error occurred during the installation of assembly"While installing Xmanager Enterprise, you may see the following error: "Error 1603: An error occurred during the installation of assembly."The 1935 error is not an Xmanager Enterprise error nor is it exclusive to Xmanager Enterprise. It mostly occurs during the installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package.First, try rebooting Windows and then reinstalling Xmanager Enterprise. If that fails, the reason for the error may be one of the following:
Most 1935 errors will fall into one of the above categories. However, other various circumstances can also cause users to see this error. If you've tried all the solutions listed above, the issue may be related to one of the issues below:
- The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package file is deleted, corrupted, or improperly installed
In this case, you'll need to reinstall the package. You can download the package directly from Microsoft here:
- Installation files corrupted by Antivirus Software
Your antivirus software may flag Xmanager Enterprise installation files during installation therefore making it impossible to install Xmanager Enterprise. You'll need to turn off real-time scanning and try installing Xmanager Enterprise again.
Note: Xmanager Enterprise does not contain a virus. Certain antivirus programs are overly aggressive as a precaution.
- Part of the WIndows File System or the Transaction Log is corrupted
You'll need to run the command prompt as an administrator and then enter the following:
fsutil resource setautoreset true C:\
(Change C:\ to your installation drive as necessary)
You can also check the system files by entering the following command:
sfc /scannow
Once the scan is complete, restart Windows and try installing Xmanager Enterprise again.
- The Windows Event Viewer service is down
If the Windows Event Log is not running, open the "Run" window and type "services.msc" and hit Ok. This will open the Services tool. Locate the Windows Event Log service and start it.
- Adware causing a 1935 error
Certain adware programs may cause a 1935 error. You'll need to either force quit the adware program or remove it altogether. Permanently removing adware is always recommended. After the adware program is removed, try installing Xmanager Enterprise again.
- The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package file is deleted, corrupted, or improperly installed
While installing Xmanager I get an "Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation"When installing Xmanager Enterprise, you may get an "Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation" message.If you see this error message, try checking one of the following. These are common causes of the error.
- Disk Space
Check to see if you have enough disk space in your drive. If not, you'll need to make room and try again.
- Permissions
You may receive an Error 1603 if the folder into which you are installing is encrypted or if you do not have the neccesary permissions to access the folder. You'll need to make sure you have the proper rights as well as having read and write capabilities of the folder.
Most 1603 errors will fall into one of the above categories. However, user settings can also cause users to see this error. If you've tried all the solutions listed above, try one of the solutions below:
- Destination
If you are installing to a destination such as a USB, the cloud, or a network drive and you lose connection, you may receive Error 1603. It is recommended that you install Xmanager Enterprise onto the drive on which Windows is installed.
- Windows Installer Service
If the Windows Installer Service is not running, open the "Run" window and type "services.msc" and hit Ok. This will open the Services tool. Locate the Windows Installer Service and start it.
- Antivirus Programs
Certain antivirus programs may check the installation files of Xmanager Enterprise while installing and it may delete them making installation impossible. Temporarily stop the real-time scan of the antivirus program and install Xmanager Enterprise. Note: Xmanager Enterprise does not contain a virus. Certain antivirus programs are overly aggressive as a precaution.
- Registry
If a specific system registry is corrupted, you may get Error 1603.
- Windows Temp Folder
If the Windows Temp Folder is not specified or is full, you may get Error 1603.
- Disk Space
How do I perform silent (unattended) installation/uninstallation?
- Creating a response file
Install Xmanager using the following:
C:\TEMP> xmgr30.exe -r -f1c:\temp\xinstall.issAfter a successful installation, a response file, xinstall.iss, will be created in the temp directory.
- Silent installation
Using the response file created above, you can install Xmanager silently on another PC using the following:
C:\TEMP> xmgr30.exe -s -f1c:\temp\xinstall.iss -f2c:\temp\result.log*A silent installation will create a log file.
- Creating a response file
How to uninstall Xmanager
- Open Control Panel
- Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then click Programs and Features
- Select Xmanager 5 or Xmanager Enterprise 5
- Click Uninstall
- Follow the instructions on screen
I've lost my product key. Where can I find it?You can find your product key in the Customer Service page here.
Now that I have purchased Xmanager, do I need to download any additional files? And how can I apply my product key?Xmanager evaluation is a fully functional copy and there is no need to reinstall additional software. To apply your product key follow the steps below:
- Open Xbrowser.
- From the Help menu, click About Xbrowser.
- Click Enter Product Key.
RESULT: Registration window opens up.
- Enter your product key and click OK.
While installing Xmanager, I get the following error message: 'RegDBSetKeyValueEx failed'.This error occurs when the user does not have enough privilege to write on the system registry. Please try installing again with an administrator account. If you still see the same error with an administrator account, there are some applications that may be causing the problem.
For example, application such as Easy DVD by Packard Bell can prevent system registry change. If you are using Easy DVD, there is a patch that fixes this problem. Please apply the patch before installing our products.
I am an evaluation user. What product key do I need to enter during the installation?For the evaluation users, just type "evaluation" for the product key. You can evaluate our products for 30 days.
When I enter my product key during the installation, I get the following error message: 'The product key you have entered is not valid for this version or has been expired'.We offer two Xmanager editions, Xmanager Standard and Xmanager Enterprise. Please make sure you are installing the edition that you have purchased the license for. *Please include hyphen (-) when you enter the product key.


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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2000 10:12 pm
Post subject: Shark attack
Shark attacks man off Maui
Windsurfer in critical condition
Honolulu Advertiser
By Christie Wilson
Neighbor Island Editor
August 16, 2000
KANAHA, Maui - A visitor from France was critically injured in a shark attack on Mauis most popular windsurfing beach yesterday.
Jean Alain Goenvec, 53, of Marseilles, was windsurfing at Kanaha Beach around noon in turquoise water a mile off the north shore beach when he was bitten on the leg. He was brought ashore and taken by ambulance to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition last
night with a severe wound to one of his calves.
Maui County water safety officials immediately closed beaches along the coast from Kanaha to Baldwin Beach Park and posted shark sighting warning signs. Kanaha, adjacent to Kahului Airport, remained closed today.
It was the second time in less than a week that a Maui beach has been closed because of concerns about sharks. During the weekend, D.T. Fleming Beach Park in West Maui was closed after a 15-foot tiger shark was observed prowling near shore.
Hawaii averages two to three shark attacks each year. Officials with the statewide shark task force last year were concerned about three attacks on the Big Island in less than six months but found nothing to indicate there were more sharks in Hawaii waters.
Only Goenvec saw the shark that attacked off Kanaha. One of his companions, Michel Barlaud of Cannes, France, was on the beach when the windsurfer was brought to shore. Barlaud said Goenvec told him the creature was 12 to 15 feet long.
American Airlines pilot John Sincerbeaux, 39, who likes to spend his brief Hawaii layovers windsurfing at Kanaha, was enjoying the brisk trade winds on his sailboard when he saw Goenvec in the water waving his arms.
I saw this guy way out signaling for help, Sincerbeaux said. He was laying on his board, and I sailed right up to him. I thought the sail came off his board, but he told me he was just attacked by a shark.
The pilot sailed back to shore and notified water safety officer Joe Perez of the situation. Perez launched his rescue ski and sped out to Goenvec. Perez said the windsurfer was fully conscious and had used one of his sail lines as a tourniquet in an attempt to stop the flow of blood from his massive wound. Goenvec was able to cling to the sled attached to the back of Perezs rescue ski and was towed ashore.
Neither Perez nor Sincerbeaux said they saw sharks swimming in the area. In fact, Perez said that in the seven years he has been posted at Kanaha, he has yet to see a shark.
Some of the windsurfers have said theyve seen sharks when they sail far out there, but they never come in, Perez said.
Barlaud described Goenvec as an expert windsurfer. The two men are on Maui for a months vacation with their wives and have been windsurfing at Kanaha almost every day since arriving. They were planning to leave Aug. 25.
When we windsurf, we can fall in the water, even if we are expert, Barlaud said in explaining what happened to his friend. When asked if he would continue to windsurf at Kanaha, he replied: I dont know.
Other windsurfers at Kanaha yesterday were more nonchalant about the shark attack. Its something a bit unexpected, said Chris Peroutka of Vienna, Austria, as he packed up to head to a windsurfing beach on the leeward side of the island. It wont stop me (from windsurfing), but Ill be more wary.
Robert Stadler of Bavaria, Germany, was at Kanaha with his family and was just getting ready to launch his windsurfing rig when he heard about the shark attack. Stadler, who has been coming to Maui for 10 years, said he wouldnt hesitate to go out in the ocean once the beach is reopened.
You always think about it when youre in the water, but I think thats like real life - if you get on the road you can also get killed, he said
Sincerbeaux also said he wouldnt be deterred from sailing the waters off Kanaha. It wont keep me from it, but Im sure Ill be thinking about it.
Maui County Chief of Aquatics Marian Feenstra said yesterdays incident shows the importance of equipping beach lifeguards with rescue skis and sleds so they can respond quickly to emergencies. It would have taken much longer to bring Goenvec to safety if officials had to rely on the Department
of Fire Control to launch its rescue boat from Kahului Harbor, she said.
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2000 12:42 am
Post subject: RE: Shark attack
Wow, I always thought that windsurfing was a much more safer sport when it came to sharks, as aposed to say surfing.
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2000 4:08 pm
Post subject: RE: Shark attack
Youve never been to Maui have you prozac?
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 6:55 pm
Post subject: Tips to Avoid Shark Attack
Ten Tips to Avoid A Shark Attack:
1. Swim, surf or dive with other people, and dont move too far away from assistance.
2. Stay out of the water at dawn, dusk and night when some species of sharks move inshore to feed.
3. Do not enter the water if you have open wounds or are bleeding in any way. Sharks can detect blood and body fluids in very small concentrations.
4. Avoid murky waters, harbor entrances, and other areas near stream mouths (especially after
heavy rains), channels or steep drop offs. These types of waters are are known to be frequented by sharks.
5. Do not wear high-contrast clothing or shiny jewelry. Sharks see contrast very well.
6. Refrain from excessive splashing; keep pets which swim erratically, out of the water. Sharks are known to be attracted to such activity.
7. Do not enter the water if sharks are are known to be present, and leave the water quickly and calmly if one is sighted. Do not provoke or harass a shark, even a small one.
8. Be alert to the activity of fish or turtles. If they start to behave erratically, leave the water.A shark may be present.
9. Remove speared fish from the water or tow them a safe distance beyond you. Do not swim near people fishing or spear fishing. Stay away from dead animals in the water.
10. Swim or surf at beaches patrolled by lifeguards, and follow their advic
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2000 7:07 pm
Post subject: RE: Shark attack
This prompted me to check out shark info on the web. Lots of data out there.
Overall it still seems pretty unlikely that you will be attacked. Most that are attacked survive, bites to the leg or arm. US has a large percentage of attacks, mostly in CA and Oregon. Interestingly in FL, gator attacks outnumber Shark attacks.
A much smaller percentage of attacks in Hawaii, with Oahu leading in the percentage around the islands. But that figures, since Oahu has the highest population/tourism.
between years 1580-1999, the Shark Attack areas rank as follows:
Australia .........315
Africa .............281
Pacific Islands 259
Asia ...............132
Hawaii .............96
South America .92
Antilles+Bahamas 75
Central America 69
Europe .............35
Bermuda ............9
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Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2000 6:24 pm
Post subject: RE: Shark attack
Thats true sharks gotta eat too. Lets feed them Prozac (maybe then theyll be happy?)
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2000 4:09 pm
Post subject: RE: Shark attack
Interesting data, but it understates the risk. Statistics show that few people die of lightning in this country but if you stand out in a field in thunderstorms with, say, a carbon fiber mast, your probability of getting zapped goes way, way up. Not too many people in this country are in the water 1 mile offshore (like this guy, and most kahana sailors) in swells looking like food to the locals. I would say the odds go way up for these folk. Also, many many south pacific sailors in WW-II were lost to sharks when their ships were shot out from underneath them. The current theory that sharks wont eat you is politically correct but factually incorrect science. Finally, statistics show that shark attacks in Hawaii have tended to cluster -- Several occurring in one year, and then nothing for several years. Not sure why, but the odds appear to go way up if sharks have been spotted in the neighborhood, or there has been a recent attack. A maui west side beach was closed only a couple of days before this due to shark sightings. QED. Oh, and for anyone who hasnt followed this story, the guy lived, but spent weeks in the hospital, is horribly scarred and will have to wear a leg brace for the rest of his life. Get those water starts down...
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2002 10:02 pm
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are there any sharks in sf bay i know there are sharks at crissy but anywhere else?
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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Officials are lifting all remaining restrictions on traffic though the Houston Ship Channel, five days after an oil spill shut down one of the nation's busiest seaports.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the reopening late Thursday. The channel links the area's busy ports with the largest petrochemical complex in the country.
The channel was closed Saturday, after nearly 170,000 gallons of tar-like oil spilled into the waterway south of Houston when a ship punctured an oil barge. At its height, the closure stranded some 100 vessels.
Officials erected inflatable booms but oil drifted into the Gulf of Mexico. On Thursday, officials said oil had washed onto 12 miles of beach at Matagorda Island, 100 miles southwest of Galveston, but it hadn't reached an environmentally delicate bay nearby.


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Martin Kaymer cruises toward big win at US Open
PINEHURST, N.C. — Martin Kaymer was cruising toward his second major title Sunday with a dominating performance at the U.S. Open.
No one made a charge at the 29-year-old German, who appeared certain to add to the title he won at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in 2010.
He began the round with a five-shot lead and had an eight-stroke advantage over Rickie Fowler with three holes remaining. Kaymer stretched out his lead with consecutive birdies at the 13th and 14th holes, the last of them a 30-footer that took his score to 2 under on the day and 10 under overall.
Fowler and Erik Compton were the only other players still in the red for the tournament. Fowler was at 2 under, his hopes of challenging Kaymer effectively ended with a double-bogey at the fourth. Compton, who has undergone two heart transplants, got within four strokes of the lead at one point before fading. He had three bogeys in a five-hole stretch on the back side to drop to 1 under.
Fowler was playing in the final group at a major for the first time. But he had a miserable time at No. 4, where his second shot sailed off into the pine trees right of the fairway, then his next shot flew over the green. He needed to sink a long putt just to make 6.
Kaymer opened the tournament with back-to-back 65s for a 10-under 130, the lowest 36-hole score in Open history. He struggled in tougher conditions Saturday but still managed a 2-over 72 that left him with a comfortable advantage at 8-under 202.
The conditions were more inviting than the previous day when only Fowler and Compton broke par. There was little wind, and some of the pins were easier to reach.
There already were 10 scores in the 60s among those who had finished, led by Daniel Berger with a 4-under 66. But other than Kaymer, no one in the final five groups was under par.
But it was another frustrating day for Phil Mickelson, who didn't come close to completing his career Grand Slam. The six-time Open runner-up failed to break par all week, finishing with a 72 that left him at 7-over 287.
The world's top-ranked player, Adam Scott, turned in a 69 to wind up at 282.
Zach Johnson had the shot of the day, acing the 172-yard ninth hole.
Johnson's 7-iron landed about 20 feet left of the flag, bounced twice, and curled down the slope into the cup. The player flung his club in the air while the gallery roared, then took off on a hand-slapping celebration along both sides of the ropes. After retrieving his ball from the hole, he tossed it into the crowd.
There were only six players under par heading to the final round. Fowler and Compton were the closest challengers to Kaymer, both five shots back.
Kaymer seemed to be playing a different course the first two days, making 11 birdies and only one bogey. The third round was more of a grind, with the leader making five bogeys. He offset his bogeys with an eagle at No. 5 and a closing birdie on the 18th, leaving him firmly in control.
The only player to squander a five-shot lead going to the final round was Mike Brady in 1919. He shot 80 and lost to Walter Hagen in a playoff the following day.


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One of the best film versions, and much better print than us
Scott MacGillivray | Massachusetts, USA | 11/27/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This review refers to the 2002 DVD release on the "Image" label (orange and green jacket) with film elements from "The Blackhawk Films Collection."
SCROOGE is the first sound version of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," filmed in England in 1935. I think this is one of the best screen adaptations of the story. Ebenezer Scrooge is played with Fieldsian grouchiness and ad-libbed asides by Sir Seymour Hicks, who had played the role on stage for decades, and he's terrific! (I suspect that Dickens scholar W. C. Fields caught some of Hicks's performances.) Donald Calthrop is the best Bob Cratchit I've ever seen; Robert Cochran is enjoyable as Scrooge's nephew Fred, and Philip Frost is cute as Tiny Tim. Director Henry Edwards deserves a round of applause for his careful handling of the story. The period detail is amazing, and the entire production is atmospheric and impressive. This version also goes a little deeper into story detail than most film versions (it's the only version I know in which Tiny Tim is shown in repose -- it's handled tastefully and sensitively by director and actors).
For many years, all you could find on video was the abridged, hour-long version prepared for the educational market in 1941. (This shorter version is well edited and continues to be a budget-price video perennial.) Happily, this new DVD release derives from the original 1935 release, distributed theatrically in America by Paramount. There are about 20 more minutes of footage in this new restoration, and the picture and sound are excellent, definitely superior to the usual video versions that vary in quality. For those who are more familiar with the Alastair Sim and George C. Scott interpretations, give Sir Seymour a try. He'll make himself quite at home.
If you're interested in the shorter version, it has been colorized. Amazon offers it here: Scrooge."
Scrooge is still Seymour Hicks
James R. Buck | Belleville, IL USA | 12/13/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Collectors of different interpretations of "A Christmas Carol" should beware. If you already own the Seymour Hicks version (available as Scrooge or as part of A Christmas Carol (Ultimate Collector's Edition)(B/W & Color)), you don't want this. It is the same film. Why Hicks' name is omitted in the cast listing at the top of this page, I don't know. The movie itself is not bad - I am rating it poorly because of the major omission in the cast listing."
Don't let the low price fool you -- a good DVD!
Sierra Donovan | Victorville, CA United States | 12/14/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"There are several versions of this on DVD. This review is for the Front Row DVD. I'm happy to say that despite the cheap price, the disc is quite acceptable. There ARE a lot of scratches on the print, but the picture is sharp (for it's age) and the sound is very clear. Best of all, the film is complete. This same title is available from Marengo Films as a double feature, but it's missing 17 minutes of footage. (See my review for details.)
As for the movie, it's not the best version of the story, but it's good and worthwhile for any Christmas Carol collection. It contains scenes on a ship and in a lighthouse that are taken from the book, but rarely filmed. It also has one scene that isn't in ANY other version -- Bob Cratchit mourning over the body of Tiny Tim, upstairs in their home. It's in the book, but a real surprise on film. On the other hand all but one of the ghosts is invisible. Oh well. Buy it anyway, and Merry Christmas!"
The first sound version of the story
James R. Buck | 12/03/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Although I've seen and treasured some of the other film versions of Charles Dicken's 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL', I still have some heart to this, the first sound version. It bolsters some fine performances by Donald Calthrop as Cratchit and Sir Seymour Hicks as Ebenezer Scrooge (Hicks had also played the role in a silent film, and at sixty-four, is probably the oldest of the many screen incarnations). The photography and production gives out a convincing Victorian atmosphere to the proceedings, and while I didn't like the idea of making Jacob Marley an invisible ghost, the cinematography does give some interesting touches to the visuals, like Scrooge's head superimposed on a large shadow of himself in the 'Christmas Yet to Come' sequences (For some reason, although Scrooge is dressed in pajamas when first visited, the ghostly journeys have him in his business clothes!). It's too bad that most of the video versions edit this film from its 78 minute length to an hour, removing several key scenes (Christmas Past continuing his presentation to Scrooge of how others celebrate Christmas, Tiny Tim saying 'God bless us, everyone!', etc.). Still, an interesting adaptation."


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Crown Point Central School was selected to make a presentation to John King Jr. state education commissioner, during his recent tour of the North Country. From left are Crown Point Superintendent Shari Brannock, teacher Lisa Harrington, teacher Jaci Pockett, King and teacher Tara Spaulding.
Crown Point Central School is a leader in meeting New York State's new educational requirements.
That's why the school was selected to make a presentation to John King Jr., state education commissioner, during his recent tour of the North Country.
Teri Calabrese Gray, assistant superintendent at Champlain Valley Educational Services in Plattsburgh, asked Crown Point and Northern Adirondack Central School to explain their efforts to meet new state guidelines. The presentation was made in Plattsburgh.
"She (Calabrese Gray) mentioned that she knew that Crown Point had been working on the new New York State Common Core Learning Standards and Race to the Top Initiatives for the past two years and thought that we would be a great example to highlight our progress," Shari Brannock, Crown Point superintendent, explained.
Common Core Learning Standards define what students are expected to learn so that teachers and parents can better prepare them for college or the workforce. The state adopted the Common Core in 2011. As a result, public school districts are changing what they teach and how they teach to align curriculum the standards.
"In light of all the changes in education these days, we were delighted to share how our implementation is going," Brannock said. "We highlighted, with a 'can do' attitude, that what you think you can't do does not really matter.
"During our presentation, the commissioner nodded in agreement to our transition story," she continued. "Crown Point is using the instructional shifts in the new standards to help us go from good to great."
Crown Point teachers Jaci Pockett, Lisa Harrington and Tara Spaulding gave the presentation.
"Our intro, using John Mayer's song 'Waiting on the World to Change,' and statement that Crown Point Central School did not wait, we met the challenge, was very well received," Brannock said.
As an example of Common Core implementation, the Crown Point teachers discussed a third grade project, "Animals in the Adirondacks."
"This unit was an exemplar using the new standards, non-fiction resources and also showed the benefits of cross curricular work the students did in reading, writing, science, social studies, music and art," Brannock said. "The audience enjoyed viewing actual reports done by our students as well. Crown Point Central School is very proud to have had the opportunity to showcase our school."
King then discussed Common Core issues with the Crown Point contingent.
"He asked questions of our teachers that showed he was interested and excited to hear about our programs," Brannock said. "After our presentation, we were complimented by many in attendance and even told that 'we nailed it.' We are very proud to have been part of the commissioner's visit to the North Country!"
While touring the area, King also visited Schroon Lake Central School, stopping in classrooms and observing lessons being taught.


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We spent a few interesting days in Philadelphia at the end of last summer and I wrote a whole post on the Liberty Bell, with more than you ever wanted to know about the thing. However it is a very interesting story and you might like to give it a click to read more.
The story is not what you might have thought at all. As a bell it was a total washout and it did not acquire the name of the Liberty Bell until 1837 when the abolitionists named it so, long after the Declaration of Independence, but somehow it has morphed into this iconic symbol of freedom over the years.
I wonder if there will be a photo of the Statue of Liberty this weekend for Photo Hunt.


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|Dev: Visual Concepts
|Pub: 2K Sports
|Release: March 5, 2013
|Players: 1-2
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"The most interesting part, however, is how insightful the commentators actually are. New players will especially appreciate the ongoing dialog because they're force-fed information about how to improve their performance. I was specifically treated to several derogatory remarks about the way I insist upon swinging at every single pitch. Apparently that's not how a major leaguer should play. Screw you, commentators."
The only thing that MLB 2K12 really had to brag about was the introduction of the MLB Today Season Mode. This mode allowed players "to play a major league season at the same pace as their favorite teams," and Visual Concepts was generous enough to include the mode again in 2K13.
But this year's edition has nothing of its own to brag about. Though, if you really loved the "Franchise" and "My Player" modes in 2K12, you're in for a treat. They're identical.
The problem is that MLB 2K13 doesn't feel like it was made by people who love baseball. It feels like it was made by a company who used to love baseball and is trying to milk a couple of extra bucks out of fans before Major League Baseball takes their contract away.
And this is probably fairly accurate.
2K has lost over 30 million dollars on the MLB franchise thus far, so it's unsurprising that this year's edition doesn't have a lot of heart. But, by releasing a string of semi-passable titles year after year, 2K is really accomplishing nothing aside from forcing baseball fans to sell their Xboxes and pick up PlayStation 3s. After all, The Show doesn't seem to have the same level of disregard for fans.
For all of its faults, though, MLB 2K13 isn't an unplayable disaster. It's definitely hard to look at, but the mechanics make up a little ground. However, you may want to listen to my advice from last year:
Considering how little 2K Sports has changed the title from last year's edition, you'll probably get more bang for your buck if you just check out the bargain bin at your local retailer for a copy of MLB 2K11.
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Hi all,
I'm after a bit of advice about my first board if someone could spare 5 mins. I've spent a lot of time looking and am posting with a specific question after some research.
Here's the key facts;
- I surf about 10 days a year
- Still class myself as a beginner although I can get up and get a decentish ride on a friends Cortez 8'4 board I've been borrowing
- I mainly surf Saunton/Putsborough area and it's often fairly small and messy
- I'm 6'1 and weigh 85kgs
I'm after something I can progress on, but am not too fussed about achieving much more than some nice long rides. I just want to get up regularly and enjoy it in most conditions.
I'm thinking of a Circle One board and looking at either the 8'2 or the 8'6, my key questions are;
- Are these a decent boards for my requirements?
- Is the 2.5 inch thickness enough volume on the 8'2?
- Will I struggle with a roundpin tail in smaller surf?
- Which might suit me best? I was erring toward the 8'6 due to width and volume, but having read some stuff on round pin tails I'm not sure it'll be the best choice for the fairly tame surf I'll be going in.
- Any alternative suggestions in this price bracket?
Any help/advice massively appreciated!


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For those patients who needed to have hair removed to prepare for surgery, this measure tells how often one of the safer methods was used (electric clippers or hair removal cream).
Preparing a patient for surgery may include removing body hair from skin in the area where the surgery will be done. Medical research has shown that shaving with a razor can increase the risk of infection. It is safer to use electric clippers or hair removal cream.


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Manual retractable assembly Cleanfit CPA450
Basic assembly for the water & wastewater, chemical, pulp & paper and power industries
The manual Cleanfit CPA450 is the first step into the world of retractable assemblies. It is designed for installation in thick-walled tanks or large pipes and copes with fibrous or coating media. CPA450 features a ball valve which seals off the process reliably, making sensor handling extremely easy. It is no longer necessary to interrupt the process or empty a tank for sensor service or replacement.
No process interruption for electrode cleaning and calibration – saves maintenance time and costs
High operating safety through reliable separation from process by ball valve made of stainless steel
Variable immersion depth up to 700 mm
Flexible adaptation to all applications by great variety of materials and process connections
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Chemical industry
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Fibrous media or media that form coats
It is suitable for use with pressures of up to 12 bar.
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On the 11th and 12th of February 2014, world leaders and experts gathered at the Zoological Society of London to discuss the drastic increase in global wildlife trade.
The Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference, consisted of a series of talks given by experts from many conservation organisations, including the WWF and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The main subject of the conference was the unprecedented and extreme rise in global trade of illegal wildlife products in the last few years. It was agreed that more legislation to combat wildlife trade is needed, as is support to the rangers working to prevent poaching on the ground. Also addressed was the need for education and marketing campaigns in regions where the most illegal wildlife products are bought, mainly in China and Vietnam.
Officials from the 50 participating countries gathered at Lancaster House in London on 13th of February 2014 to sign the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade Declaration, which aims to ensure that signatories support trade bans, renounce endangered wildlife product use in their countries, amend legislation to reinforce the severity of wildlife crime, strengthen and implement wildlife law enforcement and analyse links between wildlife crime and other organised crime. William Hague, the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, said, "We are at the 11th hour to prevent the wildlife trade destroying some of the most extraordinary species in the world, but today I believe we have begun to turn the tide, if we follow up everything that has been agreed."
The recent increase in poaching has already claimed its first victim, with the western black rhino (Diceros bicornis longipes) officially declared as Extinct in 2013 after losing its battle with the illegal wildlife trade. The value of rhino horn has increased beyond that of gold, and is now sold for around £36,000 per kilogram. It is displayed as a trophy in some households and is used in traditional Chinese medicine, despite scientific evidence proving it has no medicinal value and is made of keratin, which is the same material as that found in human hair and nails. In South Africa alone, 1,004 rhinos were killed in 2013, and according to the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the incidence of rhino poaching increased by 5,000% across the whole of Africa, with a rhino being killed once every 10 hours.
The demand for ivory has also increased recently, and it now has a market value of around £1,200 per kilogram. Incidences of elephant poaching have more than doubled since 2007, with the countries in central Africa losing 65 percent of their forest elephant population between 2002 and 2011. In 2012 alone, 20,000 elephants were killed in Africa to supply the ivory trade.
Many suggestions of how to curb the international ivory trade were suggested, including that of Sally Case, Chief Executive Officer of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, who said, "If world leaders are serious about ending the illegal ivory trade, they need to urgently implement an ivory trade ban. This includes closing down domestic ivory markets around the world, especially in China and Japan, and stopping the ongoing debate about legalising ivory trade." To raise awareness of the plight of elephants, many countries around the world have burned or crushed their stocks of ivory, including France who crushed over three tonnes of ivory in February 2014 which had a street value of over six million US dollars.
In 2015, a conference will be held in Botswana to review the progress that has been made since the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade Declaration was signed.
Read the full London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade Declaration.
Find out more about elephants on ARKive.
Find out more about rhinos on ARKive.
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The aim of this project is to provide a framework that unifies all forms of real time conversations, including, but not limited to, instant messaging, IRC and voice and video over IP. It aims to provide an interface to client applications allowing them to implement, in a minimal number of lines of code, real time communication over any implemented protocol.


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Steve's Digicams - Breaking News - Panasonic 02/14/2006 Press Releases
Press Release - February 14, 2006
Panasonic Introduces World's Smallest Camera1 With 28mm Wide-Angle Lens2DMC-FX01 Features MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
SECAUCUS, N.J. (Feb. 14, 2006) – Panasonic introduces the new 6-megapixel, 3.6x optical zoom DMC-FX01, the next-generation model of the stylish and compact MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer-equipped FX series. The FX series boasts high picture quality, a large LCD and a slim, stylish design. The FX01 will be available in March with an MSRP of US.95.
The DMC-FX01 features a remarkable upgrade from previous FX models, with the newly incorporated 28mm wide angle 3.6x optical zoom LEICA DC lens, while still maintaining the same compact body size. The wide angle shooting capability offers a new array of photographic opportunities, such as capturing an entire group portrait at parties, or an expansive landscape or architectural scene, to enjoy the benefit of wide panoramas with real perspectives.
"The Panasonic DMC-FX01 is a compact and stylish camera, so MEGA Optical Image Stabilization is vital since most people hold small cameras out in front of their bodies, in an unsteady position," says Monica Helmer, national marketing manager for Panasonic's Digital Imaging Group. "This would typically lead to blurry photos, but with the FX01, the result is beautiful, clear wide-angle pictures."
In addition to MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, the FX01 features a new High Sensitivity mode3, which allows shooting at a maximum sensitivity setting of ISO 1600. This mode acts as another anti-blurring measure by suppressing image blur, which can be caused by subject movement. This especially benefits indoor photography by shooting at fast shutter speeds.
The FX01 has an extended battery life, able to take 320 pictures (CIPA) on a single charge. Motion picture recording capability has also been enhanced to take clear, bright and wide aspect VGA (848 x 480) moving images at 30 fps, in addition to the standard VGA images (640 x 480), so it is possible to show full screen motion pictures on a wide screen TV, such as one of Panasonic's award-winning Plasma TVs.
The DMC-FX01 incorporates the Venus Engine Plus LSI for high performance image processing, both in terms of speed and image quality, while still preserving low energy consumption. The remarkably quick AF response time, especially in the 1-point high speed AF mode, means that never missing that spur-of-the-moment shot. Other features to enrich the photographic experience include a large, bright, high resolution 2.5" LCD and a comprehensive selection of useful scene modes.
The FX01 has a 28mm wide angle 3.6x optical zoom f/2.8 LEICA DC lens housed in a compact body as slim as its predecessors. This is achieved thanks to the incorporation of an Extra High Refractive Index Aspherical Lens. The lens part consists of a LEICA DC lens of seven elements in six groups, incorporating four aspherical lenses to generate high optical performance while preserving the compactness of the unit.
The Venus Engine Plus boasts excellent response time with a shutter release time lag of only 0.005 seconds and a shutter interval of 0.7 seconds4. Start-up time has also been reduced by 20% of the level of its predecessor, to only 1.6 sec., which enables easy capture of spur- of-the-moment shots. In the burst shooting mode, it is possible to shoot at three frames per second in full resolution5. The FX01 also allows unlimited consecutive shooting up to the capacity of the SD memory card6.
The FX01 has a high resolution (207K pixels), 2.5 inch large LCD. The pixel-mixed readout method performed by the CCD automatically increases the brightness level of the live image on the LCD, which greatly facilitates shooting in low light situations. The new High Angle mode makes the display extremely easy to view from angles, for example, when holding the camera up high to take pictures over a crowd and can be accessed easily by using a dedicated button. With the help of the Power LCD function, which boosts the backlighting of the LCD by 40%, even shooting in bright outdoors situations is not a problem. This high-resolution LCD also allows both a full display of images, up to 25 thumbnails on a multi-split screen, and also the ability to date search an image with the new Calendar Display mode.
Various AF methods can be selected according to the shooting environment and the position of the subject: 5-point, 3-point high-speed, 1-point high-speed, 1-point normal-speed and spot. As with the DMC-FX9, the 1-point high-speed AF mode, in particular, achieves outstanding focusing with both speed and precision. The inclusion of an AF assist lamp provides further assistance in low light situations when focusing is difficult.
The FX01 contains a total of sixteen scene modes7 to assist in a wide range of photographic situations. When shooting in the unique "Baby" mode, a child's age at the time of image capture is automatically recorded onto that image, determined by a programmable date of birth. This much-loved mode, which was also featured on other recently released Panasonic digital still cameras models, has now doubled its appeal with the ability to set two birthdays for two children. In "Party" mode, it becomes possible to take clear, beautiful pictures by capturing the warm and rich nuances of light and atmosphere. Another new mode is the "Underwater" mode for use with the Marine Case, which is available separately.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (NYSE: MC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom or through the company's toll-free fax- back system at 888-734-7490.


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Event: Music of director Mani Ratnam's latest venture 'Raavan', starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was launched at Yash Raj Studio, Mumbai. Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, A. R. Rehman, Mani Ratnam, Gulzar and other crewmembers were present during the Raavan music launch. Interestingly, the show was hosted by Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Guest List: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, A. R. Rehman, Mani Ratnam, Gulzar, Nikhil Dwivedi, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Ravi Kishan
Venue: Yash Raj Studio, Mumbai.
Date: 24-Apr-2010
Bollywood celeb Aamir Khan along with wife Kiran Rao were spotted at PVR.
Bollywood producers-directors Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Ravi Bahl, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Wardha Nadiadwala celebrate diwali with Bhushan Kumar
Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonali Bendre, Nimrat Kaur among others were snapped by paparazzi.Bebo looked super cool in a casual look. She wore a white t-shirt with yoga pants...
Bollywood actress Shama Sikander celebrated Diwali festival at her residence.
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Forehand credits assistant coach Chris Collins, along with pitching coach Lantz Wheeler and Brian Ryman, director of baseball operations, for helping to bring the class together. Collins, in his first year as an assistant at Lipscomb after serving last season as head coach at Trevecca Nazarene oversaw the recruiting efforts of the staff.
"We all put in a lot of time and energy into this with Chris heading it up," said Forehand. Chris and Lantz have been on the road a lot. We feel like this class could be the best one we have had in a long time.
"Hopefully, they will pan out. But right now we are excited about what they look like on paper."
The recruiting class features five junior college players and five high school players.
"We have a great mix of high school and junior college players," said Forehand. "We are able to replace some holes immediately and some freshmen we can mold. With the accomplishments they all have had we have put together a pretty solid class."
The junior college players are:
Cory Hale, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, batted .454 and was first in the TJCAA in hits per game with an average of 1.52 for Columbia State in Columbia, Tenn. He had 64 hits overall, including 15 doubles, four triples and seven home runs. He was 10th in the TJCAA in runs scored with 46. He also had 45 runs batted in.
"Cory plays second base for Columbia State," said Forehand. "He is just going to be a huge addition to our team offensively. For us he will probably move across and play mostly at third base."
Cory played high school baseball at Harpeth. He was a four-time All-District team member. In 2006 he was the Team Offensive MVP. In 2007 he earned the team's "Hardest Hitter" award.
He is a versatile athlete. In wrestling he had a record of 36-6 and qualified for the state matches as a junior. He was an All-County pick in wrestling in 2004 and 2005 in Cheatham. He was the Iron Man Award winner in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. In football he was an All-Region selection his junior year. He won the "Horizon" Award in football in 2005.
Todd Hughson, a left-handed pitcher, is attending Maple Woods Community College in Kansas City, Mo.
Hughson, 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, lives in Lawson, Mo., where he attended Lawson R XIV High School. In 2007 he was All-State and All-District. He also served as team captain of his high school team in 2007, the year the team won the District Championship. A versatile athlete, he lettered three years in both baseball and football and two years in basketball. He was an all-conference performer in football. He also lettered four years in band. In the classroom he was an honor roll student in high school.
"Todd didn't have great numbers as a freshman, but we feel like we picked up an experienced left-hand pitcher," said Forehand. "He will hopefully be a mid-week starter or a weekend guy."
James Jones, 6-3, 210 pounds, will be a sophomore this spring at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill.
At Ballard Memorial High School in Paducah, Ky., he was All-Region and All-District his senior year. He also was the team MVP and team captain his senior season. He also lettered one season in football.
"James has a great arm," said Forehand. "He is a hard-throwing right-hander. He could step in and play a major role as a starter in conference games for us."
Chris Lovett played shortstop last season for Columbia State. He set a new school record for home runs with 15. He batted .405 and collected 60 hits overall, including 14 doubles and three triples. He was eighth in the TJCCAA in runs scored with 54. He also had 50 runs batted in.
Lovett, 6-1, 175 pounds, played high school baseball at Columbia Central High School. He was an All-District selection in 2006 and 2007. He served as captain of his high school team in 2007.
His American Legion Post 19 team played in the World Series in 2007. He was both the State and Regional American Legion MVP in 2007. He also won an Athletic Academic Award in 2007.
"Chris is probably going to step in for us at shortstop and be an immediate impact player," said Forehand. "He had a great year last year in junior college hitting 15 home runs. He is not really a power-hitting guy, but he just has a good swing and is strong. He and Cory Hale will be huge additions to the left side of our infield.
"He has not played his best games yet. We want every kid to have an opportunity to get drafted. Hopefully, we will have him for at least a couple of years before he goes that direction."
Chan Walsh is the brother of Lipscomb pitching coach Lantz Wheeler. He also attends John A. Logan College.
"Chan is a hard-throwing right-hander," said Forehand. "He is lean in build. He has a good slider. He will make a big impact in our bullpen."
Chan, 6-2, 165 pounds, attended Central Hardin High School in Elizabethton, Ky.
The high school players are:
Ricky Coleman was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State team as a shortstop for University School of Nashville for 2008.
"Ricky is such an athletic guy," said Forehand. "His best baseball is in front of him. He has got so much potential and so much talent. He plays a lot of different positions. On his high school team he plays shortstop and pitches. On his summer team he plays in the outfield.
"More than likely he is probably going to be third baseman-outfielder for us. He has a lot of potential. He is a good runner. He is going to fit into our scheme really well."
T.J. Hoelzer is a shortstop at David Lipscomb High School. He was a member of the Tennessean's All-Midstate Team in 2008. He was also selected to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Team in Class AA.
"T.J. is an athletic player as well," said Forehand. "Hoelzer and Ricky Coleman are considered to be two of the best high school players around town and we got both of them.
"He is a good hitter. He could play shortstop or second base. He has a chance to step in right away."
Chris Nunn plays for Harding Academy and lives in Cordova, Tenn.
He was an All-Region selection in 2008 and also was a member of the All-Region Tournament Team. "Tennessee Baseball Reports" named him to their "Two-way" Team. He was also a member of the Memphis "Commercial Appeal" All-Metro Team in the private schools division in 2008 as a member of the D-2 State Championship team.
Chris was named Pitcher of the Year for his high school team in 2008. He posted a 5-3 record with a 2.83 earned run average. He struck out 72 batters in 44.2 innings. In postseason he threw 17.1 innings and struck out 27 while posting a 1.21 ERA. He also batted .386 overall for the season.
In the summer he plays for the 17-U Dulin Dodgers. He also lettered in basketball for three seasons.
"Chris is a big, lanky 6-5 left-handed pitcher," said Forehand. "He is still developing, but he has the potential to throw the ball pretty hard. He knew where he wanted to go to school for a long time. He is the first one we signed for this class.
"Left-handed pitching is at a premium. You have to have it. I believe he is going to be able to step in and be good."
Brandon Rowe, 6-1, 190 pounds, is a right-handed pitcher for Independence High School in Franklin.
"Brandon is the Cinderella story, I guess," said Forehand. "He came to camp and we saw him play around town a few times. We feel like the sky is the limit for him as to what he can do on the mound. He will be a good addition to the bullpen."
He was Independence High's "Varsity Pitcher of the Year" in 2008. He is the first pitcher at Independence High School to beat county rival Brentwood High, a feat he accomplished in 2008.
Brett Teschner is a 6-3, 225-pound, catcher from Loganville, Ga. He plays for South Gwinnett High School.
He was named to both the All-Region and All-District Teams in 2008. He has lettered three seasons in baseball and one season in football. His high school baseball team has made three straight appearances in the state tournament.
"We were excited to be able to get into the state of Georgia and get Brett," said Forehand. "We felt like the NCAA regional run in Athens helped us get him. A lot of people, especially the mid-majors were after him. A lot of pro scouts think he has real potential. He is a guy we think we can mold into a real solid player."


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It was the LLL breastfeeding help number that I called.before I found this forum I had called the breastfeeding help # and left a message
It was the LLL breastfeeding help number that I called.before I found this forum I had called the breastfeeding help # and left a message
When your baby is given a bottle, how much is baby given, and how many times a day does baby get a bottle? A 7 week old breastfed baby would typically take between 2-4 ounces a feeding and eat AT LEAST 10 times a day for a total intake of about 30 ounces per day. Some babies nurse much more often and as long as baby is gaining well that is fine.
If, as is usually the case, your baby is being formula fed much differently than this, that is something to consider. One of the problems when mothers try to move from formula feeding to breastfeeding is they expect one type of feeding to be similar to the other, when they are not-it's like comparing apples and oranges. You can make formula feeding more like breastfeeding (that is what paced/cue bottle feeding is about, partially,) but you really cannot make breastfeeding like bottle/formula feeding.
What the Leader on the helpline suggested sounds like what is commonly referred to as a 'nursing vacation.' It can be a very effective tool for both increasing milk production and encouraging a reluctant nurser.
If you like, you can treat every night you are with baby as a 'nursing vacation' as well. If baby is nursing very frequently, then you probably will not need to pump as much, or at all, for that time, assuming baby is nursing effectively. If nursing is not painful to you and baby is actively swallowing for part of the feeding, that is a good sign that baby is nursing well.
If this sounds like a good idea in theory to you, but it makes you nervous to do this with no supplements, why not do it but with supplemental feedings as 'needed'? Trust your instincts.
I don't understand the 30 minutes this or that. I don't get that part of what you say the other Leader said. If you are going to try a nursing vacation, just let baby nurse as long as baby will as frequently as baby will. If it's every 30 minutes for 30 minutes, that is ok. But this is just an example. It may be nothing like that. Just offer the breast frequently. Switch sides whenever you or baby want. You can offer to nurse as much as you want, it won't hurt baby to nurse a lot. If it is becoming clear from behavior that baby needs more than you can produce, you could try a small amount of supplement and then encourage baby to nurse again. Again, trust your instincts. No one wants you to starve your baby into nursing. That does not work.
I assume your baby is now a healthy weight and otherwise healthy. And you do make some milk, so baby will be getting something from nursing. We don't know how much really because usually, babies extract better than pumps and you are using an old, possibly poorly performing pump. A healthy 7 week old is not going to starve if they get slightly less food than usual for a few hours or a weekend. But if you are going to eliminate or even cut down on supplements, you do need to watch output just in case.
A baby will sometimes take a bottle even if they are not really hungry, and will sometimes drink it all down even if full. This is one reason why bottle fed babies are often overfed. The paced bottle feeding ideas I linked in an earlier post may help with this a little bit, but it is never a good idea to decide a baby did not get enough at the breast just because they drank from a bottle after nursing, or want to nurse again in a short time.
oh and as long as baby is not nursing or not nursing well or frequently enough and you are pumping, keep hand expressing after pumping as you are doing. It sounds like your pump is possibly not extracting milk effectively, so the hand expressing will help with this.
Also trouble shoot your pump. I know you are getting a new one but until then. Check the connections, make sure there are no holes in the tubing, change the membranes.
Okay so I wanted to give an update on everything. And I am full of questions!
I have been pumping ALOT but not enough I need to add in a middle of the night pump still and just got my new pump yesterday so dont know if that is helping yet or not. But My son is starting to brestfeed more and more. Now when we come home from me picking him up from daycare he will nurse for a little while, alot of it is just comfort and not actively feeding but he does feed some of that time. The rest of the night he usually will only eat for a couple minutes on each side but I can tell he is becoming more and more comfortable with it. Actually early this morning 3 a.m he nursed on one side and then fell back asleep (he usually would take a bottle at this time.) then at 4:40 a.m. he woke again and nursed on both sides and fell back asleep. I assume he didnt get too full from the 3 a.m. feeding since he woke up at 4:40 to nurse again.... anyways I still think that is great progress
As far as pumping goes. I went from getting an ounce a day to now getting 7-8 ounces from 4 pumping sessions(while I am at work). I dont keep track once I am home since I try to nurse him first always. But I am averaging about 1.5-2 oz per session. I guess that is alot of prggress in a week and a half? Not sure.
I am still on the fenugreek and mother milk tea. I have been reading alot about getting milk supply back up and have been wondering about domperidone. I have done alot of research about it but am still nervous about it. I dont know if I need to ask my ob and the babies pedi about this or an LC or what. I want to make sure it is not going to harm my baby and if I knew it wouldnt I would probably try it. I know you cant tell me I should or shouldnt take anything but didnt know if you knew much about this or whom I should ask?
Also is it a good or bad thing that my baby gets so choked while nursing. He has to pull off and chokes and all that good stuff. I mean I know that means he is definitley getting some milk from me. Also If I am producing 1 oz when pumping does this mean he is only getting and ounce from me or is getting more than that?
Is it bad that in the middle of the night/early morning when he nurses that he falls back asleep and I dont give him a bottle of formula afterwards? I dont want him to be falling asleep because he is too tired from working to get milk...
Another question I have is, is from the progress I have made ina a little over a week does it sound liek I might be able to get my full supply back? I keep worrying that it is not going to go up from here that this is it and I wont be able to make more that what I am now. Also I heard that 12 wks is the cutt off for your milk supply to regulate? That if it is not established by then, then it is very hard to get it up. So I am a little concerned about getting it back up and full before he is 12 weeks. Any thoughts on this?
Your babies nursing behavior sounds entirely normal. It is normal for a baby to nurse and go back to sleep. How are you characterizing nursing for comfort vs. active feeding? In a typical nursing session, both occur.
So you are pumping about 1.5 to 2 ounces per session, 7 or so times more than a week ago? Yes, obviously that is a very great improvement!
How often does baby nurse-how many times a day? How much is he getting per bottle and how frequently when you are at work? How much and how often are you supplementing after nursing?
Have you considered supplementing in small amounts prior to nursing, instead of after, at least part of the time? I don't have time to explain why this is helpful right now but it is. Anyone feel free to jump in.
no you cannot measure milk intake this way. usually, baby is better than pump.Also If I am producing 1 oz when pumping does this mean he is only getting and ounce from me or is getting more than that?
yes this is great progress and the fact he wanted to nurse 1 and a half hours after nursing does not suggest he did not 'get enough' the first time.Actually early this morning 3 a.m he nursed on one side and then fell back asleep (he usually would take a bottle at this time.) then at 4:40 a.m. he woke again and nursed on both sides and fell back asleep. I assume he didnt get too full from the 3 a.m. feeding since he woke up at 4:40 to nurse again.... anyways I still think that is great progress
in the normal course of breastfeeding-Babies need to nurse frequently-a minimum of 10 times a day. They do not nurse on schedules, they cluster nurse, they have some short sessions and some long sessions, they love to nurse to sleep. it's all part of the normal behavior and means nothing about milk production or not getting enough. Quite simply, as long as your baby were gaining ok, it would be normal for baby to nurse every hour, at least part of the time.
Try positioning baby differently if that initial flow is bothering him, with baby more on top of the breast.
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OK so when he nurses he starts out by actively nursing and then he will just comfort nurse ( i dont know I can just tell the difference) then he will go back and activley nurse somemore and he switches back and forth quite a bit during the session.
Well I am able to pump 3x at work and then I pump at home. But just from what I have been pumping at work so 3x Day 1 of starting I got 1oz for the whole day. Now on Day 12 I am bringing home 6-6.5 oz home. So tht does not include anything that I pump at home.
My right side produces double what my left side is producing, is this normal?
When I pump my right side will yeild an 1-1.5 oz where my left side is only .5-1 oz per session.
Also in the morning is where I do see an increase so yesterday I pumped at 9:30 am and got almost 2oz on my right side and then 1oz on my left side. I had right at 3 oz jsut from that session. but the rest of the day it goes back down.
Last night the baby nursed every feeding probably 5-6 times that night. Only 3 times did he act like he needed a bottle afterwards and he drank maybe 1-1.5 oz from the bottle. But one of those times he nursed ate a 2 oz of bottle after and he spit up ALOT. I think he overate and may have not needed the bottle or maybe just needed an ounce instead of 2 oz. But then like 30 min later he wanted to eat again and he ate another ounce from a bottle.
I dont know how often he is eating at daycare (small in home daycare) but she said he just kind of snack all day so he will eat about 2.5-3 oz usually she said. (formula)
So I should try giving him like an ounce before I try to nurse him? I am worried that if he gets the bottle first he wont want to take the breast is this something that might happen or will he take the breast after already having the bottle first?
Ok so he used to nurse in whatever position but now the only position I can get him to nurse in is in the bed on our sides belly to belly. I am worried he will never want to nurse in any other position. I mean every time i try another position he starts freaking out and crying and will not take the breast. I cant even use a pillow or anything.
Most women do produce more on one side than the other, and more in the morning. Totally normal.
You can try offering a bit in the bottle before the breast - he might be more willing to stay at the breast if he's not ravenously hungry, YKWIM?
As for the nursing position, my LO went through a phase with that too - she would only nurse lying down; she got over it after a few weeks! Just keep offering in different positions.
I agree with carm3.
2.5 to 3 ounces can be a full feeding for a bf baby, or pretty close to it. Baby needs about 30 ounces a day. If baby eats 10 times, that is three ounces per feeding.I dont know how often he is eating at daycare (small in home daycare) but she said he just kind of snack all day so he will eat about 2.5-3 oz usually she said. (formula)
Ok so he is nursing for every feeding now and hardly taking any bottles afterwards. I am nervous that he is not getting enough to eat.
oh and one exciting thing is, is that he chose the breast over the bottle one time yesterday.
also how do I know if my supply is enough and how do I know it will continue to be enough? I am nervous about all this.
It sounds like you're making excellent progress! Your baby should let you know if he's still hungry - fussing, rooting, sticking fingers in his mouth...whatever signs you normally look for. Count your diapers - make sure at least 5 or 6 wet diapers/24 hours. Your supply is enough if you're able to mainting those diapers, and the way to keep it up is to nurse on demand/pump when baby would normally feed if you're away. Your body was meant to do this - trust it! Keep up the good work!


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