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Recently, at UDS, it was announced that Ubuntu would soon be coming to tablets, and smartphones, and other devices. Come 2014, Ubuntu, the most mainstream Linux distribution around, will be battling major players like Android, iOS, and Windows for the mobile OS market share.
As exciting as it may sound to any Linux fan, it seems that this is simply one of the worst decisions Canonical has taken recently. Even though Ubuntu is struggling to cross the 1% desktop market share, Canonical is running around in multiple directions when they should focus on their core product, that is the desktop.
As exciting as it may sound to any Linux fan, it seems that this is simply one of the worst decisions Canonical has taken recently. Even though Ubuntu is struggling to cross the 1% desktop market share, Canonical is running around in multiple directions when they should focus on their core product, that is the desktop.
Here's why focusing on the desktop market might be beneficial for Ubuntu:
Tough task ahead
Before Unity came, Ubuntu was one of the most stable Linux distributions around. The modern desktop utopia that Unity promised only managed to disappoint its loyal followers. And although Ubuntu 11.10 managed to undo that damage to a certain extent, Unity still is one of the most contentious interfaces around. Let's say by 2014, Canonical manages to make Unity stable enough to be called a perfect desktop, bringing the same experience on mobile will be another herculean task.
A bit too late
The mobile market is already dominated by Android and iOS. The competition is so tough that even a multi-billion corporation like Microsoft is having a tough time making its mark. In 2014, when Ubuntu will launch its first mobile version, it will face even stiffer competition. And mind you, getting into the market is just the first step. Let's say Ubuntu manages to get 20% of the market in 2 years, which can't be ruled out entirely, it will have to be smart enough to play the game of thrones with evil competitors like Apple and Microsoft. The mobile market is a place where lawsuits are thrown at each other every day, and Canonical won't be spared from the game. What's more, once Apple starts perceiving Ubuntu as a threat to its empire, we can only guess how ugly things would get.
Changing trends
The mobile market is one of the most tumultuous places around. Even in 2011, it has undergone so many changes that even experienced tech bloggers are finding it hard to keep up with the latest news. Venturing into such a market, that too in 2014, is a huge risk, and it will take a great planning and investment. Ubuntu will have to watch Android and Apple closely for the latest trends. If Apple introduces a new product, let's say in 2013, the whole industry would flip upside down.
A huge investment
Canonical doesn't have a lot of money. To bring Ubuntu to smartphones and tablets will take a huge amount of investment in terms of money and time. If only Ubuntu could put that much focus on the desktop, they might be able to reach their 200-million-user goal in time and make Linux a truly popular operating system.
Lack of focus
Recently Google has been busy retiring all their old products. Now, they've just started focusing on what they do best – Gmail, search and few more of their frontline products. Ubuntu, on the other hand, is moving in exactly the opposite direction by focusing on too many things at once. This is exactly the problem Microsoft suffers from right now. Redmond has focused on so many products that they've just lost the focus on their core product that is desktop. We all know how Ubuntu loves Apple. If there is one thing that Ubuntu could learn from the Cupertino-based company, it should be focus. Apple has always focused on their core products, and that's what makes them so great.
I know that it would be very cynical to call it a bad decision yet. However, after the Unity debacle, even the most loyal of Ubuntu fans have started doubting Canonical's decisions. Moreover, many cynics of the industry doubt that a small company like Canonical simply cannot deliver on a platform that's already so crowded. This, undoubtedly, is Ubuntu's last shot at proving them all wrong, and we hope it really does.


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Terrelle Pryor will start the regular-season finale against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Raiders coach Dennis Allen said.
"I've decided to go with Terrelle Pryor as our quarterback,'' Allen said Friday following practice. "He'll play in the game and we'll see how the game goes. He's the starter, and we're going to go into it as we would any other game.''
Allen said Pryor and Matt Leinart had been told earlier in the week Pryor was the likely starter.
"I wanted to see how each player responded,'' Allen said. "I thought Terrelle responded well. I think he gives us a unique element of athleticism at the quarterback position and I think he deserves to get an opportunity to get out there and see what he can do.
"I'm anxious to see him play. I want to see him get out there and relax, play the game of football the way it's supposed to be played. I want to see him take command of the huddle. I want to see us get in and out of the huddle and the operation be smooth. I want to see him protect the football, make sure he makes good decisions.''
Allen said Leinart "didn't like'' the decision and tha the didn't expect him, as a competitor, to like it.
Pryor has played only six snaps in the past two games, a there-and-out series against the Kansas City Chiefs and three specialty plays against the Carolina Panthers where he was a shotgun quarterback with Carson Palmer or Matt Leinart split wide.

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Coming January, Windows 7 will make its big debut in the form of the first public beta release. However, just as with any other pre-final Windows build, it has already been leaked onto various torrent websites, and Paul Thurrot, everyone's favourite Microsoft zealot ["...hopefully Web site owners will get serious about getting ready for the next IE and correct these issues." Wait, what?], has written a review of this new beta. He concludes: "In use, Windows 7 is fairly unexceptional in the sense that, yes, it has some nice improvements over Windows Vista, but, no, none of them are particularly major changes. In this sense, Windows 7 is much like your typical Microsoft Office release, a nicely tweaked version of the previous release. (Cue the obvious Steven Sinofsky anecdote here, I guess.) That said, Windows Vista is clearly in need of a spit-shine, not to mention a public execution, and Windows 7 will provide Microsoft with a way to do both."


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Constructed in 1913 as an electrical sub-station, the building was converted for use by a printing press and then underwent a complete interior renovation in 1990. The interior of the building has barrel vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and columns throughout. Ceiling heights range from nearly 11 ft. to 15 ft.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – Kinky sex has been admitted to Harvard.
The nation's oldest university has formally recognized Harvard College Munch, a group promoting discussions and safe practices of kinky and alternative sex.
The Committee on Student Life recognized Munch on Friday, making it one of 400 independent student organizations on campus. It occurred more than a year after members began meeting informally over meals.
Founders say Munch "meets an otherwise unaddressed need on campus."
The Harvard Crimson quotes one founder as saying that recognition "comes with the fact of legitimacy" and shows members are being taken seriously.
Munch has created a safety team to enable victims of abuse or trauma get suitable help.
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I have a maxed cash uber
I had one on TTO who was close to maxing sell before it closed, but I don't have one on TTR.
I have an uber in training in both TTO and TTR. I was close to maxing her in TTO, but just started in TTR.
I don't have an uber, but this thread has inspired me to make a couple.


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As the interim head coach in 2012, Thompson guided FSU to a 31-24 overall record during the 2012 campaign. FSU won 15 of its final 21 contests en route to reaching the championship round of the GLIAC Tournament and narrowly missing an NCAA Division II National Tournament bid.
Thompson began her responsibilities at Ferris State in September 2008 during the fall exhibition season. Before that time, she served nine (2000-08) seasons as the head varsity softball coach at Big Rapids (Mich.) High School.
In her first three seasons with the Bulldogs as an assistant coach prior to 2012, Thompson helped Ferris State to a 85-49 overall record and three consecutive 20-plus win seasons. The Bulldogs also reached the NCAA Division II Tournament and posted a 35-10 overall mark in her initial season during the 2009 campaign.
Prior her arrival at Ferris State, Thompson directed the Big Rapids Varsity Softball team to three conference championships and two district titles during her nine-year career. In 2008, she was recognized by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association (MHSSCA) for surpassing 200 career victories. Thompson was also the head coach of the BRHS' varsity girls basketball program from 2000-11 and was responsible for guiding the Cardinals to three league titles and three district crowns.
The Howard City, Mich., native began her coaching career in 1999 in which she served as the junior varsity softball head coach at her alma mater Tri-County High School in Howard City, Mich., and also was an assistant coach of the Big Rapids' varsity girls basketball team.
As a collegian at Central Michigan University, Thompson was an All-Mid American Conference (MAC) Second-Team selection at third base in 1998 after earning all-conference honorable mention plaudits in 1997 under head coach Margo Jonker. A two-time (1997 and 1998) MAC All-Academic Team honoree, Thompson was a member of two (1995 and 1998) Mid-American Conference Championship Teams while playing for the Chippewas. A four-year (1995-98) letterwinner at Central Michigan, Thompson holds the distinction of being the inaugural recipient of the CMU softball program's Beth Pawlak Memorial Award for dedication, leadership, hard work, and positive attitude.
Thompson received her bachelor's degree from Central Michigan in 1999 and would earn a Master's Degree in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University in 2005.
A 1994 graduate of Tri-County High School, Thompson attained All-Newaygo County Athletic Association, all-district, and all-regional softball accolades in each of her last three (1992-94) prep campaigns. She twice (1992 and 1994) was recognized as a honorable mention all-state pick while garnering all-area kudos three consecutive seasons (1992-94). Thompson, a three-year prep varsity softball letterwinner for the Vikings, was a 1994 West Michigan All-Area First-Team selection. In basketball, she was chosen twice (1992 and 1993) as an all-conference performer and tabbed as an all-area honoree three times (1991-93).
Thompson was a second-team West Michigan All-Area pick on the hardwood as a senior in the 1993 season. She received three varsity letters in basketball and two in volleyball at TCHS.
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Winnebago Debuts 2014 Adventurer, Suncruiser
August 29, 2013 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
The Winnebago Adventurer and Itasca Suncruiser motorhomes continue to deliver "diesel pusher style in the convenience and affordability of a Class A gas coach," according to a press release.
The lines are available in four floorplans, including the new triple slideout 38Q with multiple HDTVs and a front lounge with sectional sofa. High-end features include Ultraleather furniture, MCD solar/blackout roller shades, and LED lighting while a restyled front cap, full-body paint and optional Contour windows set off the exterior.
Highlights include:
• New, contemporary exterior styling: new front cap and logos.
• TrueAir Maximum Comfort A/C.
• Corian galley countertops and Corian sink covers.
• Radio with color rearview monitor system.
• Power mirrors with defrost and integrated side view cameras.
• Powered patio awning with metal wrap and integrated LED patio lighting.
• New convenient exterior LPG accessory connection near patio area.
• Automatic hydraulic leveling jacks with three-position controls
The coach is powered by a Ford F53 super-duty V10 SEFI Triton engine with GVWR's of 22,000 pounds (32H and 35P), 24,000 pounds (standard 37F, available 35P) and 26,000 pounds (38Q). The models are also equipped with 22.5-inch tires, stylized aluminum wheels, and a 5,000-pound hitch.
32H floorplan
The 32H lives much larger than its 33-foot-3-inch length with a driver's side full-wall slide expanding the living area. Highlights of this dual-slideout coach include an open-concept galley, spacious mid-coach bath, U-shaped dinette or optional Rest Easy sofa, sofa/bed or optional BenchMark Dinette, queen size walk-around bed and a large wardrobe and chest of drawers.
35P floorplan
The 35P features three slideouts, including a full-wall slide on the driver's side. This impressive floorplan features a BenchMark dinette or the optional BenchMark Dinette with extendable table and chairs, Rest Easy Sofa, open concept galley and mid-coach bath. The master bedroom has storage galore with a large wardrobe, and chest of drawers flanking the large king bed.
37F floorplan
The 37F is a triple-slide floorplan with an expansive full wall slide on the driver's side of the coach featuring an extendable dining table and chairs, an open concept galley with four-door refrigerator or optional residential refrigerator and wardrobe and chest of drawers for the bedroom. A RestEasy sofa and Euro recliner are in a slideout opposite the dinette, while the 37F also features a half bath across from the galley. The master bath is in the rear of the coach featuring the one-piece fiberglass BIG shower. A powered king bed is standard and a powered queen bed is optional.
New 38Q Floorplan
The new 38Q features a triple slideout floorplan, creating three separate living zones, including a spacious lounge area with a Rest Easy extendable sectional sofa, a large corner TV with optional fireplace and a Euro recliner. The mid-coach galley features an island sink and stainless steel French door residential refrigerator with interior water and ice dispenser and glide-out, bottom freezer drawer. The 38Q also features the new "Glide and Dine" dining table which allows horizontal adjustment of the table to any of the numerous locking positions, as well as expansion of the length of the table to accommodate additional seating positions.


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June 15, 2015
A Good Man
by Murray, J.J.
Sonya was a star professional basketball player when she was a young adult. Now she's a little older and is content to spend her days quietly watching her favorite TV shows and letting the world pass her by until her agent books her on a reality dating show similar to the bachelor…Hunk or Punk. She's against it in the beginning because she doesn't think America is ready for her strong Christian morals, her honest brand of reality, and she also thinks there's no reality in reality TV these days. But after she gets on set, she changes her mind and begins to shake things up and enjoy herself.
John used to be the pastor of a small town AME church in rural Alabama, but now he's the church handyman. And at this point in his life, he's tired of being alone and has decided to go on Hunk or Punk as a last resort to find a wife, not a woman or a date. But he isn't the sort of man Sonya would normally fall for; he isn't rich and he's white. Nevertheless, after John sets his sights on Sonya, he makes a vow not to let her go, because he's playing for keeps.
But will the secrets they are both hiding push them apart or pull them together? Will John win Sonya's heart and be her Hunk or be voted off as just another Punk?
A Good Man is also available as a downloadable e-book.
--Recommended by Claudine Polley, Fountain Square Library
June 8, 2015
I'll Drink to That: A Life in Style, with a Twist
by Halbreich, Betty with Rebecca Paley
746.92 Halbreich HAL
Recently I watched the library's copy of a DVD called Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's, which is about the history and magic of the famous New York City department store Bergdorf Goodman.
One of the many people featured in the documentary included Betty Halbreich, who might be called a super personal shopper, although she herself doesn't like that term. Betty has worked at Bergdorf's for more than forty years, and is still going strong at the age of 86. Amazing!
In some ways, Betty's life has been a privileged one. She was born to affluent Jewish parents in Chicago, but although her mother and stepfather were doting, they weren't always available, and she was often lonely. Her mother's closet was her refuge, and the wonderful garments in it were her playmates. Later Betty married the son of rich hotel owner who took her to New York City, and she lived a life where her only duties, outside of wife and mother, were shopping and lunching with the wives of her husband Sonny's friends. Betty was good at shopping and always seemed to know instinctively what would look good on her.
But life with Sonny became increasingly difficult, and Betty struggled to leave her marriage, only succeeding when their two children became independent. A nervous breakdown followed and then new struggles. Betty needed to find meaningful work, but, as a daughter and a wife, she had always been discouraged from working. Finally she landed at the famous department store.
Betty asserts that her job there became her salvation. She's now an institution at the store and some of her young customers are the granddaughters of women who were customers in her early days. She's a tough lady who's an excellent judge of clothing, and although some people fear her honest opinions, others eagerly seek out her counsel. Her goal is to treat each person as an individual and to help her fill the psychological needs underlying her quest for beautiful clothing.
I'll Drink to That is also available as a downloadable audiobook and an audiobook on CD (both audiobooks are read by Jane Curtin) as well as a downloadable e-book.
--Recommended by Georgia Silvers, Warren Library
June 1, 2015
The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook: More Than 100 Recipes From The Best Little Bakery in the South
by Day, Cheryl & Griffith
If you are a baker or a novice at baking you are going to love this bakery cookbook by Cheryl Day and Griffith Day. The couple has a bakery in Savanah, Georgia and to celebrate their tenth anniversary they have written this cookbook with more than 100 recipes. Of course it starts with breakfast with recipes for homemade jam, peach cobbler muffins, and buttermilk cornmeal pancakes. Each recipe begins with a short note from the couple about the dish. The photos in the book will have your mouth watering and wanting to try every recipe.
And there's now a follow-up: Back in the Day Bakery, Made With Love
--Recommended by Denyce Malone, Flanner House Library
May 26, 2015
Think Like a Freak
by Levitt, Steven D. and Stephen J. Dubner
The economist and the journalist whose collaboration produced the Freakonomics books are at it again, this time encouraging the reader to apply their quirky approach to problem analysis. They urge us to set aside preconceptions and approach problems with the open-mindedness of a child, admitting to ourselves and to others that we don't know everything.
So much of public policy today is motivated by a quest for bettering the lives of the citizenry, but is structured without regard for the often perverse incentives built into the policy, creating unintended consequences and exacerbating the original problem. A more thorough analysis – like a freak would suggest – would analyze incentives as they apply differently to every affected party.
The authors provide many fascinating examples of this, including the reason Nigerian scammers are so obvious about their identity. Spoiler alert – they save time by eliminating all but the truly gullible prospects. The examples are all interesting and are drawn from many unexpected areas of modern society.
Think Like a Freak is also available as a downloadable e-book, a downloadable audiobook, an audiobook on CD, and in large print
--Recommended by Melinda Mullican, Wayne Library
May 18, 2015
Bones on the Ground
by O,Maley, Elizabeth
With the state's bicentennial quickly approaching, there will likely be renewed interest in Indiana's history. We may hear a lot about the state's founders and the new settlements they created, but what is not often talked about is the numerous Native American tribes who struggled to maintain possession of their lands in the face of widespread white settlement. While the U.S. adopted an Indian policy and white settlers pushed further west, many Native Americans fought their intruders, while others adopted their ways. Very little remains from the tribes, and the answer to what happened to them is different depending on which point of view you hear.
Bones on the Ground presents the story of the Old Northwest Territory from before the American Revolution through the removal of the Miami from Indiana in 1846. Sketches of people and places such as the Battle of Tippecanoe, the Potawatomi Trail of Death, William Wells, and Little Turtle are presented in first-person narratives and biographical sketches. O'Maley does an incredible job of bringing these vibrant characters to life and showing both sides of the expansion story. If we think only of the white settlers who marked their new territory, we're neglecting the Native Americans who called our state home long before it was indeed a state.
--Recommended by Carrie Voliva, Pike Library


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This short animation is a zany version of the classic fairy tale, with the leading role played by a mistreated, romantic penguin, with hilarious results. Cinderella Penguin loses her magic flipper as she runs to meet her midnight deadline, but all ends well when Prince Charming finds the right webbed foot and the nasty step-family is brought to heel. A 1981 Oscar® nominee.
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After several days of rain - a lot of it, just look at this! - the clouds went somewhere else tonight, and the sun decided to shine all day, on my 34th birthday. I guess I must have behaved real well this year. My sister brought me peonies, and my husband the red and pink ones (I have forgotten their name, but I love how they look with our lovely painting!).
It's been a wonderful day, we've all been doing nothing, which I love, and which means everyone have been doing whatever they want all day. I have been reading in the sun on the terrace with my husband, hugging the kids when they've stopped by, running in the woods, eating whenever hungry, and soon some friends are coming over for cake and wine. A lovely birthday!
12 June 2011
15 comments:
- Anja said...
Gratulerer med dagen! Gerbera heter de. Fine blomster! :)
- 12 June, 2011 19:40
- Monstermønster said...
Gratulerer med dagen! 1977-årgangen er jommen en fin årgang!
- 12 June, 2011 20:06
- Innestemmen said...
Som de synger på barne-tv: Gratuleueuerer med dagen, for du er super =)
Mvh Siv
- 12 June, 2011 20:25
- Miranne said...
Slike dagar er dei beste :o)
- 12 June, 2011 21:11
- Kasia said...
Happy Birthday!
- 13 June, 2011 00:52
- Sue said...
Happy Birthday to you! I love the flowers, the red ones are gerberas I think which are one of my favourites!
- 13 June, 2011 07:52
- Tora said...
Thank you! Lucky for me, we're having another splendid day today!
- 13 June, 2011 15:57
- Acroyali said...
Happy Birthday!
- 13 June, 2011 17:46
- Sarah said...
A belated Happy Birthday!
- 14 June, 2011 23:19
- Zsuzska said...
Happy Birthday, Tora!
I have just finished Your Little Sister´s Dress for my daughter, and published it on Ravelry.
I would like to ask You (once more) if I can translate Your fantastic pattern into Hungarian, for Hungarian knitters?! Please, please!! :-)
Thank You for answering, Zsuzska
- 15 June, 2011 15:13
Gratulerer på etterskot!
- 16 June, 2011 20:49
- elektrokuhinja said...
Love your posts. Once I came by attracted with a post on Murakami and from that time I've been regular. Very positive blog. Happy birthday from Serbia!
- 24 June, 2011 21:59
- Tora said...
Thanks again, hope you enjoy summer, all of you!
- 24 June, 2011 22:53
- Claire M. said...
Happy Birthday!!! Wishing you good health and more birthdays to come ;)
- 28 June, 2011 06:51
- min-design-strikk said...
hurra for deg og sudiluttantei, gratulerer med dagen som var for en tid tilbake :)storveis nøgd med å finne bloggen din. legger deg til på følger listen min
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lag deg gode sommerdager
beste hilsen arnhild :)
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ROCHESTER — It's a tradition! Usher in the holiday season with the internationally celebrated Makem and Spain Brothers at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.).
Conor Makem says, "The Opera House concert has become a tradition for us stemming back to the 1980s when my father [Tommy Makem] and a lot of his musical friends started playing a show the weekend just after Thanksgiving. It marks the beginning of the Christmas season for us and it's something we look forward to every year as the weather starts getting colder."
With extraordinary on stage chemistry, stunning vocal power and mastery of multiple instruments, the Makem and Spain Brothers deliver the ultimate joyous folk music experience.
Conor adds, "The Opera House show really stands out as something unique for us because of the holiday songs we add into the mix. Usually our shows are all about folk music."
Born in Drogheda, County Louth, in Ireland, Conor and Rory Makem continue the lineage of an Irish music dynasty begun by their grandmother Sarah Makem. Now an iconic legend, her son and their father Tommy Makem brought Irish music into the international spotlight as he told the stories of the Irish culture through song. Years ago, Michael Spain introduced Irish folk music to the bars and clubs in Manchester, while transferring his love for the songs of Tommy Makem to his sons, Mickey and Liam. Years later, when the Makems met the Spains, the connection was strong. The combined talents of the five brothers are powerful and unmatched in the world today.
Reserve tickets online ($22, $20) at www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call/stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or two hours before the show. Cash bar. Patrons aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
This show is sponsored by Eastern Propane and Oil, L. Wynn Sound, Foster's Daily Democrat, Shaheen and Gordon, P.A., Norman Vetter Foundations, Profile Bank and Radio Station WTSN. The Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield St.
The season continues with Celebrity Waiter Holiday Dinner Theatre, Dec. 1.
Makem and Spain Brothers in Rochester
ROCHESTER — It's a tradition! Usher in the holiday season with the internationally celebrated Makem and Spain Brothers at the Rochester Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.).


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Lecture: Kanawha Valley Campaign, Battle of Charleston
On November 5, 2013, author/historian Terry Lowry will give a presentation on the 1862 battle of Charleston and the Kanawha Valley Campaign at the Tuesday evening lecture in the Archives and History Library in the Culture Center in Charleston. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
In 1903 Sgt. Joseph A. Saunier, Co. F, 47th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, a veteran of the battle of Charleston and the 1862 Kanawha Valley Campaign of the Civil War, wrote, "It is a curious fact that in all the military histories of the late war there is no mention made of one of the most masterly retreats that occurred during the rebellion, and that was the one that was conducted by Colonel Lightburn in the fall of '62, from Gauley Bridge, West Va., thence to the Battle of Charleston, thence from Charleston to the Ohio River." The battle of Charleston, fought September 13, 1862, between the Confederate forces of Gen. William W. Loring and the Federal army command of Col. Joseph A. J. Lightburn has long been neglected by historians.
Lowry's presentation on the campaign will include details of the battles of Fayetteville, Cotton Hill, Montgomery's Ferry, Charleston, and Buffalo, in addition to the Trans-Allegheny Raid of Gen. Albert G. Jenkins. He will detail the burning and mass evacuation of Charleston and provide insight into the various personalities involved, such as Col. Samuel A. Gilbert, father of Cass Gilbert, who designed the current West Virginia State Capitol, and Col. Edward Siber, who held off more than 5,000 Confederate soldiers with only two under-strength regiments of infantry, at Fayetteville. To compliment his presentation, Lowry will display a number of actual artifacts from the battle and campaign from his own personal collection, as well as of the State Archives collections, many never before seen by the public.
A native of South Charleston, Lowry received his BA in History in 1974 from West Virginia State College (now University) and studied Civil War History at Marshall University Graduate School. A professional musician for most of his life, he spent over twenty years as music critic at Charleston Newspapers, Inc., and one year with The Atlanta Journal. He published his first book, The Battle of Scary Creek; Military Operations in the Kanawha Valley, April-July 1861, in 1982. Other books have included September Blood: The Battle of Carnifex Ferry (1985); two volumes of the Virginia Regimental Histories Series, 22nd Virginia Infantry (1988) and 26th (Edgar's) Battalion Virginia Infantry (1991); and Last Sleep: The Battle of Droop Mountain, November 6, 1863 (1996). In 2000 he co-authored with Stan Cohen, Images of the Civil War in West Virginia. Lowry's most recent book is Bastard Battalion: A History of the 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion in World War II (2009). His new book, The Battle of Charleston and the 1862 Kanawha Valley Campaign, is tentatively scheduled for an early 2014 release. Lowry currently is a historian with West Virginia Archives and History, where he has been employed since 2001.
On November 5, the library will close at 5 p.m. and reopen at 5:45 p.m. for participants only. For planning purposes, participants are encouraged to register for the lecture, but advance registration is not required to attend. To register in advance, contact Robert Taylor, library manager, by e-mail or at (304) 558-0230, ext. 163. Participants interested in registering by e-mail should send their name, telephone number and the name and date of the session. For additional information, contact the Archives and History Library at (304) 558-0230.


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Sunday Dinner: Risotto with Parmesan and Saffron
After a turkey filled week, I thought it would be nice to find a hearty vegetarian entree for tonight's Sunday Dinner installment. A creamy risotto makes for a filling main course, and — bonus! — will pair nicely with warmed slices of leftover turkey. Serve it up with a nice mixed salad and a dry white wine and you've got yourself a meal! To get the recipe,
Risotto alla Milanese (Risotto with Parmesan & Saffron)
From Fine Cooking
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
8 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 lb. (2 cups) arborio, vialone nano, or carnaroli rice, or other medium- or short-grain Italian rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups hot homemade or low-salt canned chicken broth; more as needed
1/2 tsp. saffron threads
1 cup finely grated Parmesan, preferably parmigiano reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- In a heavy-based saucepan that's large enough to hold the rice with plenty of room left over, cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat until it's translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook it over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the wine, 2 cups of broth, and the saffron. Turn the heat to high until the broth comes to a simmer and then adjust the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
- Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every minute or two (there's no need to stir constantly). Add another cup of broth and keep cooking, stirring, and adding broth until the rice is al dente but not raw or grainy in the middle.
- When the rice is ready, stir in the cheese. Add a little more broth to give the risotto the consistency you like (from fairly tight to almost soupy). Off the heat, stir in the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper and ladle onto heated plates or bowls.


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This summer promises to be a fantastic one for the Royal Family all round. With the unanimous success of the Diamond Jubilee last year, it's hard to see how any future event could top that, but it'll certainly come close.
Here is our guide to the important royal occurrences this summer.
20th May – Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh are to attend the Chelsea Flower Show on this day, one of the early highlights for the royals and a sure sign that summer is on its way.
22nd May – The first Royal Garden Party of 2013 will be held at Buckingham Palace.
30th May – Another garden party will be held at Buckingham Palace.
2nd June – Her Majesty The Queen will celebrate the 60th anniversary of her coronation on 2nd June 1953.
4th June – Members of the Royal Family will attend a service at Westminster Abbey to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's coronation in 1953.
6th June – A garden party will be held at Buckingham Palace
8th June – The Earl and Countess of Wessex representing The Queen, will attend the Marriage of Princess Madeleine of Sweden with Mr. Christopher O'Neill in Stockholm, Sweden.
13th June – A special concert celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey at 7pm.
15th June – Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family will attend the annual Trooping the Colour on Horseguards' Parade, with the first battalion Welsh Guards trooping their colour. Her Majesty and the extended Royal Family will then appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
18th June – The annual Order of the Garter ceremony will take place at Windsor Castle, with members of the order processing inside the castle in full garter robes.
26th June – Her Majesty The Queen will inspect the Grenadier Guards and present New Colours to Nijmegen Company. Afterwards, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, will attend a Garden Party for the Grenadier Guards Association.
2nd July – Her Majesty The Queen will hold this year's garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Mid July – The first child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and future Monarch of the UK, will be born.


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PASADENA, Calif. – The MIT women's tennis team concluded its spring break trip to California today with a match at Caltech, in which the No. 22 Engineers swept the doubles matches and took five of the six singles contests to come away with an 8-1 win. MIT improved to 13-2 with the victory while Caltech fell to 4-6.
MIT started strong in doubles play with its No. 2 team of senior Candace Wu (Yorba Linda, Calif.) and junior Julia Hsu (Knoxville, Tenn.) blanked their opponents, 8-0. The No. 3 team for the Engineers, freshman Meghana Vasireddy (Golden Valley, Minn.) and sophomore Michelle Dutt (Gurnee, Ill.) scored an 8-3 win in their match for the second point of the day for MIT. It was a close battle at No. 1 where the MIT duo of junior Lauren Quisenberry (Corpus Christi, Texas) and freshman Victoria Tam (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.) managed to squeak past their opponents with a 9-7 decision to make it a clean sweep of the doubles points.
In singles play all of the matches were decided in straight sets. At the bottom of the lineup the Engineers scored two 6-0, 6-0 wins as freshman Iris Zhuang (Allen, Texas) and Ava Soleimany (Newport Beach, Calif.) each shutout their counterparts in the Nos. 5 and 6 matches to clinch the match for MIT.
At the top of the lineup sophomore Vynnie Kong (Cupertino, Calif.) took a 6-3, 6-1 decision over Monica Li. At No. 2 Caltech got on the board as Rebekah Kitto scored a 6-1, 6-2 win over Tam. That would prove to be the only point the Beavers would get, however, as the Engineers took the other two singles matches. At No. 3 it was Vasireddy securing a 6-1, 6-0 win over Stephanie Kwan and at No. 4 it was freshman Alana Peters (Kenilworth, Ill.) who captured a 6-3, 6-2 win over Michelle Lee.
After returning home, MIT will be in action again on the weekend of April 5 when it will play at the Wellesley Invitational.


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Demons With Ryu Lyrics
Tatsumaki Supuukyaku
I am no one.
I am the fighter with no name
Ive been training everyday.
I am the walking vagabond.
This devil in me lives.
This never ending conflict is all I have.
Ive been spending everyday Under waterfalls
And yet I still can not become the person Ive been dreaming of.
I wonder if ive been wasting my time.
This conflict never ends.
And still I try.


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Florida Office of Financial Regulation Warns Florida Investors About Possible Fraud with Online, Overseas Investments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 14, 2013) – The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in collaboration with 13 other states is warning consumers to be aware of potential fraud related to investments sold by an international company, Profitable Sunrise.
Profitable Sunrise is promoting risk-free loans that promise investors a 2.15% daily return on investments. Seven states have issued Cease and Desist orders to the company's officers, Roman Novak and Radoslav Novak, for selling investments without being properly registered and for omitting or misrepresenting facts on the company's website. Profitable Sunrise is not registered with the OFR to sell securities.
To attract interest in its investment offerings, Profitable Sunrise and its sub-companies may be attempting to exploit investors' religious affinities. The organization is believed to be engaged in a marketing campaign which makes conspicuous use of biblical quotations.
"The OFR has a mission to protect the citizens of Florida and the financial services industry," said OFR Commissioner Drew J. Breakspear. "The OFR provides online tools making it easy for potential investors to do their homework and ensure that they are investing their money with legitimate professionals."
Before investing with anyone, the OFR encourages all Floridians to do their homework. All investors are urged to become fully educated on the products in which they are investing, as well as on the individuals and businesses with whom they are investing. Consumers and investors should follow these tips before purchasing any financial product:
• Verify the license of the company or individual you wish to do business with before investing. Click here to find out whether the person is licensed and registered with the OFR. If they are not, they may be operating illegally.
• Seek a second or third party opinion. Inquire with multiple professionals and find one who listens and understands your needs. Don't be afraid to "sleep on it" before making a decision.
• Keep a paper trail. Write down your financial needs and goals. Determine which products are suitable for your personal situation. Request written information that fully explains the product. The documentation should contain enough clear and accurate information to allow you or your investment adviser to evaluate and verify the particulars of the investment. Ask questions if there is something you don't fully understand.
• Be wary of products that sound too good to be true. Does this product guarantee returns? Does the promoter promise "no risk," "100 percent guaranteed or get your money back," Or interest rates higher than others? If so, run – don't walk – the other way. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• File a complaint if you have fallen victim to fraud or if you suspect questionable business practices. Consumers can call the OFR at (850) Its-Your Money (850-487-9687) or file a complaint online.
For more information, contact the OFR Office of Communications:
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(850) 410-9709
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In my opinion, a person should be able to charge for services that they can give away if they want. Who are they hurting? Two or more consenting adults make an arrangement that is between themselves.
Why is it that women and men for that matter, are still being controlled by governments in the bedroom? Is the bible or religion running our societies?
Who or what decided on things that are moral or immoral?
Just because a person doesn't want to do something themselves, I for one, doesn't give them the right to "Preach" to others what to do..
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No. Adultery isn't wrong just because the bible says so. There are many good and practical reasons for adultery to be considered a moral and legal wrong. The spread of disease, the possibility of unintended pregnancy, the possibility of destroying a previously stable marriage and disrupting the economic unit on which minor children may be dependent, the possibility of jealousy induced violence, the fact that it is a type of fraud the threatens the emotional and economic well being of the other spouse and his or her children, etc. The list goes on and on.
So because they cause harm to some they should be morally wrong for all?
How is that a stronger argument than moral relativity?
I just think that it's about personal freedom and yes, if this practice that exists..(I'm not saying we should invent this) was out in the open, there would be many benefits to society, and to the individuals involved..
Will I benefit?
No.... why should that matter....
They just voted in gay marriage in my state.... It's about DAM time! The same rights for all!!!
I'm not gay... Why should I care?....because ....it's right!
But that's another discussion... LOL
peace :)
This whole morality crap just reminds me of the old joke
Would you have sex with me for a dollar? Woman says No
Would you have sex with me for a million dollars? Woman says well okay for a million dollars.
See we just established your a hooker now we are just haggling prices.
Morality is subject to your own compromises. Some compromise for much less then others but it doesnt mean their morals are less then yours.Theirs are just for sale at a lower price.
The better question is asking how we arrived at such hypocrisy in this country. It's illegal to pay a girl for sex unless you profit from it. Porn? Okay! Prostitution? No way! This is absurdly hypocritical.
There has always been a demand for prostitution, whether it was legal or not. It's not called "the oldest profession of the world" for nothing. Pornography too has a long tradition in one form or another.
So in a way, satisfying a demand that can't be eliminated does serve a purpose
While there are surely other factors involved.. including theism.. Countries with legal prostitution do have a significantly lower rate of violent crime then ones where it is illegal.
Denmark and Australia for examples.
So while there may be no direct benefit there is certainly no evidence to support that it is a harm at all.
Hi Tanya,
"I think they cause more harm than good."
Is that an evidence based thought/belief?
But does it matter? Who is judging what is 'good for society'? I have no time for the sorts of people/groups who use that sort of language. Like the Family Values groups and Catholic Church for eg.
Isn't the freedom to do what we want, safely and without harming others, a principle we could all get behind? I think football is pretty bad for society, turning many men into grunting, unthinking, tribal neanderthals - as it does. But I'd never legislate against it because in doing so, I endorse the right of others to legislate unreasonably against me.
Yes. Let's get rid of the government control of our bedroom and replace it with the government control of a third-party bedroom! Sounds great! Regulate and tax everything to death, because people don't know what's good for them. If we don't regulate people, they'll end up hurting themselves. Then hookers will end up lurking around our suburban neighborhoods looking to spread their diseases on our doorsteps.
Let's all look to government to solve our problems. Forget personal responsibility, that shit's for the birds. People will never learn if we let them do what they want, we've got to step in and say "No! Bad citizen! No cookie!"
We've got to make sure the government is always there to hold our hands.
You complain about the religious right trying to control people's lives while speaking of regulation? Where do you draw the line?
The idiocy of politics in this country baffles me. The "religious-right" sickens me. Hell, it sickened me even when I was a conservative Christian. These people with their grand-standing bullshit may have made me sick, but I'll be damned if I run to side with the idiocy of the left.
'Just because a person doesn't want to do something themselves, I for one, doesn't give them the right to "Preach" to others what to do.. '
Actually, the First Amendment gives every American the right to "Preach" whatever the hell they want. Some people decide to take it a bit too far and instead of just preaching, they try to impose their beliefs on others through legislation. The good old "I don't do it so why should you be allowed to" attitude. This is not good for anyone.
Why do we call that wrong and turn around and try to justify regulating something that is not ours to regulate? Should the use of condoms be regulated because there's a chance of disease transmission? Making sure condoms are available? Been to a store lately (or a public restroom for that matter)? They're pretty available. Are stores required by the government to carry condoms? Not the last time I checked. Here's a challenge: find a prostitute without condoms. Do you honestly believe that a brothel would not provide or sell condoms? Do you honestly believe that it would be in the best interest of such a business to not test for STDs?
We don't need the government breathing down our necks.
Why must we regulate everything witht he government. Whatever happened to government by the people for the people? Do we really have to run off and make laws for every aspect of our lives?
The "people don't know what's good for them" attitude is absurd.
We are each responsible for our own actions.
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
-Thomas Jefferson
The US needs more libertarians: http://www.lp.org
My "personal responsibility" bit happens to refer to the natural consequences of our actions. We have to live with the consequences of our actions, that is a REALITY, it has nothing to do with morality. If you don't use a condom, you take certain risks. There are risks even when you do use a condom. Requiring condoms is great, but let's leave that up to the businesses and individuals to decide. You may be surprised at how unregulated the porn industry is. You think they require condoms?
I'm not going to quote you again, but maybe you should look at your posting and see the word "morality" clearly present in it.
My Libertarianism? When did it become mine? I'm registered as independent and think for myself.
I apologize for the misleading statement "The US needs more libertarians" I had actually tried to remove that with the "edit" button because I do not consider myself a libertarian, nor do I agree with the extent to which they would minimize the government. However, I am using an awesome computer, purchased with taxpayer's money years ago, running an amazingly old Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and the internet connection provided via satellite is painfully slow (yes, I'm currently deployed onboard a US Navy warship). So I'm sorry, I should have deleted it and rewritten, but I'm sort of time-constrained.
I don't fully agree with the Libertarian Party, but I think that just like the Republicans and Democrats, they have some interesting points to make. As someone who was a conservative Christian and followed the Republican Party, I have just recently liberated myself from religion. As an atheist I suddenly find myself without a political party to follow. Not that I fully agreed with the Republican Party before. We have to take each issue separately, but for some reason in this country we like to polarize everything.
I agree with much of what the Republican Party stands for (try to find any official mention of "God" on the GOP website). What I can't stomach is the religious nuts who are defiling a great American Party (the same which abolished slavery and first passed civil rights bills in the 19th century). How did a political party which poineered such important advancements come to be a vehicle for the religious-right? I don't quite know. Political parties are used as vehicles for special interest groups. It is a corruption of America's political system.
I can't agree with the banning of gay marriage, and I'm glad to see there are some Republicans who feel the same (NY State's decision).
I disagree with the Democratic Party's direction and their constant belief that government exists to solve everyone's problems. The socialization of healthcare is not something I agree with. A lot of solutions that are appearing hold no ground. I would consider myself a conservative not because I'm resistant to change, but because I am skeptical. I'm not going to jump into some new idea just because it sounds good. There are a lot of good ideas which sound good, but in reality are counterproductive. "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
I guess my political dilemma would be better discussed in it's own posting. I'm sure many here would disagree with my political leanings, but I guess that organizing atheists really is akin to "herding cats".


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TE Jason Witten Is No Longer Elite
At Bleacher Report, I posted an analysis of Jason Witten, explaining why he's no longer an elite tight end. It's not a popular stance, but the truth is that Witten has morphed into a very average player over the last couple years.
If you look at NFL futures odds, you'll see that the Cowboys are currently +275 to win the NFC East. That's the same as the Giants, but significantly worse than the Eagles. One of the reasons Dallas is a team moving in a different direction than Philly is that they ignore the numbers, handing out "bad money" contracts like Witten's five-year, $37 million deal that doesn't expire until 2018.
So why is Witten no longer elite? From my B/R article:
Yards Per Target
The first way that we can measure Witten's efficiency is by looking at what he does with his targets. Here's a look at the progression of his yards per target. I marked the NFL league average for tight ends with white dash marks.
You can see that Witten was continually around the league average (8.0) in efficiency prior to 2012. That's not horrible, considering that he always saw more targets than most tight ends and as workload increases, efficiency naturally decreases.
The fact that Witten was around average in efficiency prior to 2012 shows he was an above-average tight end, but probably not as efficient as you might have expected. The truth is that Witten has always been a really good player, but one who's really been aided by bulk attempts.
Would we have considered Witten a monster receiving tight end if he had played on an offense that didn't focus on him so heavily? Doubtful.
Again, that's pre-2012. Look at what happened two seasons ago. In the year in which Witten broke the record for receptions by a tight end, he also turned in a career low in yards per target. And the drop wasn't a small one; it was magnificent.
In his "career year" of 2012, Witten produced more than one yard less per target than an average NFL tight end. Is it now easier to see why predicting him to disappoint in 2013 was so easy?
Witten's yards per target improved in 2013 with fewer looks, but his average was still the second-worst and below-average for a tight end. It's difficult to label a player who is below-average in efficiency as "elite," especially when they receive the fewest targets they've gotten in seven seasons.
Yards Per Route
Of all stats to analyze for receivers, my favorite is yards per route. That's because it penalizes for not getting open (and thus failing to receive a target).
It's also good for tight ends because it doesn't penalize them when they stay in to block. One of the oft-overlooked aspects of Witten's game is that he doesn't stay in to block on very many passes.
Last year, he stayed in to block 13.6 percent of the time, according toPro Football Focus (subscription required), which ranked 28th of 35 qualifying tight ends. When the Cowboys pass, Witten is almost always an option for Romo, which will naturally inflate his stats. Yards per route adjusts for that.
Plus, yards per route does a better job than yards per target of displaying Witten's value.
Even though Witten's yards per route has declined every year since 2008, he was still well above the league average up until 2013. Part of that is due to receiving a high percentage of the Cowboys' targets—again, the bulk opportunities obviously help—but Witten was also producing at a higher level a few years ago.
The fact that Witten's yards per route declined in 2012, when he saw an unfathomable 150 targets, is a really strong sign that his play has been regressing. To produce just above league-average efficiency on a per-route basis despite seeing a target on 23.8 percent of his routes (a high rate) is a good indicator that Witten wasn't actually playing at a level that his raw totals suggested.
Blocking Ability
The go-to rebuttal for Witten apologists is "but he's an elite blocker, too." That's probably the case because it's difficult to quantify blocking ability, and thus difficult to refute. Those who use Witten's blocking to claim he's still an elite tight end will tell you to "just turn on the tape."
Well, Pro Football Focus does turn on the tape, but unlike traditional scouts, it quantifies what it sees. We can use its numbers on tight end blocking efficiency, at least in pass protection, to determine Witten's value as a pass-blocker.
Here's a look at Witten's pass-blocking efficiency since 2007 versus the average NFL tight end.
Witten has adequately blocked his man on 95.1 percent of pass snaps. That's better than the league average, although the effect perhapsisn't as great as it appears; the average NFL tight end has pass-blocking efficiency just one percentage point lower at 94.1 percent.
That means we can expect Witten to allow one less pressure on Romo for every 100 pass snaps that he stays in to block as compared to a typical tight end.
But remember, Witten doesn't remain in to block all that much—an average of just over 61 snaps per year over the past eight seasons. That's it. So on average, Witten has "saved" 0.61 quarterback pressures per season for Dallas.
Now, can he really overcome a precipitous drop in receiving efficiency to remain an "elite" tight end because of 0.61 pressures per year?
Witten is a good tight end. He's a great guy, a hard worker, and the type of player you want on your team.
He's not an elite tight end.
If you're going to continue to label the future Hall of Famer in that way, you need to somehow show that, despite being below-average in yards per target and yards per route in 2013, Witten still somehow offers enough value to overcome his lackluster efficiency. Presumably, those traits will need to be unquantifiable, like "he plays with such heart" or "he's a good leader."
OK, Witten is a good leader. He's a good leader who produces like an average NFL tight end and is by no means an elite option for the Cowboys anymore.


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With exception of age, I think we have a lot of common interests based on your "likes" on facebook. I'm not a dinosaur. I attended the Reason Rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC March 24. Got the tee shirt and the hoodie. Richard Dawkins and many others were there as well as protestors from the Westboro Baptist Church. Is that a conversation starter?
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The Henry County Conservation District Board of Supervisors hosted their Annual Cooperator's Meeting on Sept. 27, at the Cooperative Extension Building. The District is observing 65 years of conservation for Henry County in 2012.
The large crowd began the evening with a grilled dinner. Introduction of special guests and recognition of individuals who are vital to the function of district services, as well as those who benefit from them was next on the agenda.
Fall is the time to think about all those flowers we associate with spring: daffodils, crocus and other easy-to-grow flowering bulbs. If you aren't growing any spring-flowering bulbs in your landscape, you are missing out on some easy-to-grow plants that provide early color to your garden.
These bulbs are planted in fall because it corresponds to the end of their natural dormancy. Most of these plants begin root growth in fall, followed by a cool stratification period necessary for proper flower development and then shoot growth in late winter and early spring.
Antioxidants are substances found in food. They may help block damage to cells in the body caused by free radicals. Free radicals are substances formed during normal body processes. If not blocked, free radicals may contribute to the development of certain diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
The week of Sept. 23-29, The Partnership at Drugfree.org launched the Medicine Abuse Project, a multi-year effort to raise public awareness about and curb prescription drug abuse. Most of us will take a prescription medication at some point in our lives. Its important to remember that medicine a doctor prescribes you is only intended for your use.
Here are some tips for safely storing medication:
October is the month to begin the new program year in 4-H. School clubs in the fourth and fifth grades across the county have started and afterschool as well as project clubs have begun or will begin in the next few weeks. There are so many reasons to join 4-H that I thought I would share a few in hopes that as a youth or as a parent, you may consider joining in the 4-H Youth Revolution of more than 140,000 members strong in the commonwealth of Kentucky.
Master Stocker is a new Extension program open to any beef producer who is involved in or interested in raising stocker cattle.
In the format of the very popular Master Cattleman Program, Master Stocker includes eight classroom sessions covering topics that will improve your understanding of best management recommendations for stocker and backgrounding operations.
Sessions will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following dates:
Oct. 25 — Enterprise budgeting & cost of production, Shelby CES
Do you think teens should have a voice? Are you the kind of person who wants to make a positive difference in your community? Do you like meeting new people? What about dancing?
If you answered yes to these questions then you need to attend 4-H Issues Conference!
Saving money is important no matter your age, especially with an economy that is much like a roller coaster.
Kentucky youth can learn the importance of saving money by participating in the Piggy Bank Design Contest. The contest is a way for the youth of Kentucky to display their creative skills to their county and potentially the state, while becoming more aware of how to build wealth and reduce debt. The Piggy Bank Design Contest is the youth component of Kentucky Saves. Kentucky Saves Week begins Feb. 24 and ends March 2.
The arrival of fall is an important time for livestock producers to assess their winter hay supplies. Determining both the amount and the quality will help insure you have enough to get your animals through the winter in good shape. Here's how to get a fairly accurate estimate of supply.
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DURHAM � North Carolina played the role of spoiler Wednesday night, thanks mostly to the work by a lineup that had rarely been on the court at the same time.
The Tar Heels fielded a starting lineup of four guards � Marcus Paige, Reggie Bullock, Dexter Strickland and P.J. Hairston � along with James Michael McAdoo. It was the first time this season for that combination to start.
A little unorthodox for coach Roy Williams, especially against Duke star forward Mason Plumlee.
But once North Carolina grabbed a 10-point lead about 13 minutes into the game, its effectiveness was beyond doubt.
�It was big for our team to try to go small and run them,� Strickland said. �We told P.J. to be aggressive and when he was aggressive, I think that kind of made us aggressive also. Getting to the basket, knocking down free throws.�
Of course, the positive momentum from the small lineup was thrown back by Duke�s second-half charge, which resulted in a 73-68 North Carolina defeat.
But down in the Cameron Indoor Stadium visiting locker room, North Carolina players were at least encouraged after the game, based on the energy boost that came from a different starting lineup look.
�It�s just a speed advantage on the defensive end, offensive end,� Hairston said. �Of course, I might have to guard a (6-foot-8) or 6-9, but at the same time they�ll have to guard me, too. That just takes away from the other team�s defense. That�s up to me to maintain my weight down there and hold my own.
The sophomore scored a game-high 23 points, tying his career high, despite shooting just 1-for-7 from behind the arc. Hairston has now made a 3-pointer in 21 straight games, but entered the game having made 17 of his last 29 attempts from long distance.
He also held his own and then some inside with eight rebounds � seven coming on the offensive end.
Not bad for a player who missed a game two weeks ago with a concussion.
Paige was unsure if the lineup would become a staple of North Carolina for the next couple months, but at least knew the lineup would force other teams to adjust accordingly, as Duke did.
�I�m not sure if it�s a long-term solution, that�s a decision for coach,� Paige said. �But I think it does give other teams some matchup problems when we have someone as versatile as P.J.
�We don�t lose too much rebounding and if he�s able to contribute the way he does on the offensive end too, it makes you harder to guard. I think we�ll probably see that more during the stretch of the ACC season.�
For the Blue Devils, the speed of North Carolina�s guard-filled lineup had a profound effect in the first half.
�We got knocked back, with their quickness,� Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said.
Playing into the small lineup factor for the Tar Heels was Joel James� absence. The 6-10, 260-pound center was out with a concussion, suffered last week.


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Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nuri Sahin has admitted that he was not happy at Real Madrid or Liverpool and that led to a drop in his performance levels.
The Turkey international rejoined the German champions earlier in January after 18 months away from Signal Iduna Park, and he revealed that he wanted to move back to the club so that he could enjoy his football again.
"I can only play 100 per cent when I am happy. This wasn't the case at Madrid and Liverpool," he told Ruhr Nachrichten.
"That's why I wanted to return to Dortmund.
"I just hope this story here will last for a long, long time. I know where I want to be, and I am there now."
The 24-year-old also refuted claims that his period at Santiago Bernabeu was a failure, and argued that had he not been injured, he would have become much more important to the Spanish champions.
He added: "I thought about this a lot, it cost a lot of energy. I know things would have been different if I hadn't been injured. But that was my fate.
"It might have looked like I failed. I would not see it like this. During my time at Madrid, I suffered injuries to my intra-articular ligament three times over a short period of time."


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You wouldn't have guessed by its ratings, but ABC's cooking competition "The Taste" will be back for a second season, and the reality series is searching for pro and amateur cooks to compete in the new season.
"The Taste" will come to Chicago for a casting call from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Centered Chef, 177 N. Ada St. #101.
In "The Taste," culinary celebrities such as Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson coach teams of four pro and amateur cooks as they vie to create the best-tasting dishes. In each episode, competitors face team and individual challenges with culinary themes through several elimination rounds.
At the end of each episode, mentors do a blind taste test of the competitors' dishes. They don't know whose creation they're sampling, what they're eating, how it was prepared or whom they could be eliminating.
Charlie Sheen's personal chef, Khristianne Uy, was crowned champion in Season 1 of "The Taste."
Potential applicants should sign up for open casting calls in their areas by visiting thetastecasting.com.
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Yeah that was a mess. I settled for a lawn ticket since I'm going with about 15 people and there's no shot of us being together else wise, but whatever. Half the shows are on the small stages where it doesn't even matter what ticket you have, it's all GA. Will have to catch the bigger acts from the lawn.
Maybe it'll grow on me, Muse is one of my favorite bands so I'm really gonna try to enjoy the new album. We'll see what's up when it drops. Yeah the 2nd law was one big pile of crap.
Lol they were in that range last year, at least it was a tall can. I think some stands actually had an IPA in a can. I agree on DCFC, been wanting to see them for a while now just haven't had the opportunity, walk the moon should be fun too. I'm pretty stoked on AWOL and Muse is also my #1. Hoping they play for like 80 minutes and mostly just bust out their hits, that dead inside song kind of sucks so hopefully they play it first to get it out of the way lol.
word lmk, ill buy you a $12 pbr out there.
Yeee, will be posted up in the lawn somewhere.
You going to weenie roast?
I agree, some of the songs have a cool dark synth sound going on. I wanna see them live now since they should make a pretty cool setlist with the two albums.
Thoughts on the new AWOL album?
I was only able to listen to that song 2 or 3 times. And I'm a huge Muse fan, but holy shit that album sucks.
"It sounds like someone is giving R2-D2 a handjob that it can't handle."
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Stocks: Dow closes above 15,000 for first time
NEW YORK -- The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 for the first time ever on Monday, marking the latest milestone in a powerful bull market that has had few true believers since it began in March 2009.
Gaining 0.6% for the day -- 87 points -- the Dow settled at 15,056.20. The S&P 500, which gained 0.5%, also had a record close, hitting 1,625.96.
While reaching the new milestone certainly has psychological implications for investors, it also is a time for them to reevaluate their investments and whether they have the right mix of assets, says Erik Davidson, deputy chief investment officer at Wells Fargo Private Bank.
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"Like any milestone event in life, like having a baby, celebrating a birthday or graduating from college, it's a reason to pause and reflect," says Davidson.
Dow 15,000 could finally convince investors that have been on the sidelines earning roughly 0% on their cash to redeploy some assets into the stock market, says Joseph Tanious, global market strategist at J.P. Morgan Funds.
"The fact that the market is breaking out to new highs is getting more people off the sidelines," which is reflected in fund-flow data to U.S.-focused stock mutual funds, says Tanious.
He believes the market has more upside, perhaps as much as 5%, thanks to the Federal Reserve's easy-money policies, an earnings season in which worst-case fears have not been realized and signs that the job market and economy continue to gradually improve.
The market's ability to keep going up, however, is raising the question of how long it can last.
"It could keep going up," says Michael Farr, president of money management firm Farr Miller & Washington.
Bur Farr adds that there is "reason for caution" because the market is more expensive today from a price-to-earnings standpoint than it was when the rally began four years ago. "The market's getting pricier," says Farr, adding that the market's P-E multiple has risen from 12 at the market trough to roughly 14 or 15 in the current bull market.
Rob Lutts, chief investment officer at Cabot Money Management, says investors are reacting to a slow but steady improvement in the U.S. economy and he expects more gains ahead. According to his calculations, the market is 15% undervalued, Lutts says.
"The basic underlying foundation of the economy is a lot stronger than many people believe," says Lutts, adding that the economy is getting a big boost from the rebounding housing market and the nation's increasing push to become more energy efficient.
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The fact that many investors, both on Main Street and institutional investors, remain underweight in stocks is also a plus, as it means the market should continue to get fresh flows of cash as investors look to take part in the rally and exit conservative assets that are yielding little if anything at all.
Lutts balks at talk that the market's new highs are a sign that it can't rise much more.
"The stock market is essentially back where it was 12 or 13 years ago," he says. "And when you look at it that way, you could have some good catch-up in performance."
Overseas Tuesday, Japanese stocks outperformed all others as traders returned from a public holiday in buoyant mood, sending the Nikkei stock index above 14,000 for the first time in nearly five years.
The Nikkei surged 3.6% to 14,180.24 on its first day of trading following the Golden Week holiday — that's the first time the Nikkei has breached the 14,000 mark since June 2008.
Japanese stocks have been marked up heavily after the Bank of Japan announced a new aggressive monetary policy to get the country out of its near two-decade stagnation. One repercussion of the plan to pump huge amounts of yen into the Japanese economy has been to sharply weaken the currency. A lower yen is boosting economic growth by making the country's exports cheaper in international markets.
Elsewhere, investors remained largely positive amid a dearth of scheduled economic and corporate news, as they continued to draw encouragement from Friday's better than anticipated U.S. payrolls figures. The data often set the market tone for a week or two after their release.
In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares as up 0.3% at 6,540 while Germany's DAX rose 0.6% to 8,164. The CAC-40 in France was 0.4% higher at 3,921.
"Wall Street may be eyeing a relatively unchanged start to Tuesday, but there's no denying the current levels remain bullish and the fact the S&P is holding above 1,600 is certainly worthy of note," said Fawad Razaqzada, market strategist at GFT Markets.
The dollar was also fairly steady after gaining in the wake of the payrolls data. The euro was flat at $1.3075 while the dollar was 0.2% lower at 99.19 yen.
Earlier in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.6% to 23,047.09, while South Korea's Kospi fell 0.4% to 1,954.49 . Mainland Chinese shares were higher. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.2% to 2,235.58 and the smaller Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.1% to 955.33.
Australia was in focus after the Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its official interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75% amid some signs the economy is coming off the boil as the Australian dollar rises. Following the reduction, the Aussie dollar fell 0.9% to $1.0169. However, the S&P/ASX 200 stock index fell 0.2% to 5,143.70.
Oil prices drifted lower after a strong run, with the benchmark New York rate down 71 cents at $95.45 a barrel.
On Monday, U.S. stocks ended mixed. The Dow fell less than 0.1% to 14,968.89. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to 1,617.50. The Nasdaq composite index rose 0.4% to 3,392.97.
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Pocola welcomes Wilburton for annual 'Pink-Out' game tonight
For those fans attending tonight's District 2A-6 contest between the homestanding Pocola Indians and the Wilburton Diggers at 7:30 p.m. tonight at John Carter Field, they will be seeing pink — literally.Tonight's game will be the second annual "Pink-Out" football game for the Indians."The first Friday home game in October is our 'Pink Out' game for breast cancer," said Rick Lang, Pocola's coach. "It's a big tradition for us. We started it last year, and it's in honor of everyone who's had breast cancer in their immediate family. I'm going to paint everything pink. My kids will be in pink jerseys. We may be the only players who wear pink uniforms this year. For those who are coming to the game, I'd tell them to wear pink. We'll be passing around a helmet for donations to go to breast cancer."


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BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men's volleyball team closed out play at the 2014 King University Invitational by splitting a pair of matches on Saturday, defeating conference opponent Belmont Abbey College in a five-set thrilling match before falling to Quincy University 3-1.
The Tornado found themselves down 2-1 in the match against Belmont Abbey before rallying to take the five-set victory. The Tornado won the first set 25-18 behind an attack percentage of .524 and had three players finish at least half their attempts with terminations. King finished the set on a 9-2 run after a 16-16 tie that included four kills from Nick Serowski.
Belmont Abbey came roaring back to take a 2-1 lead in the next two sets, however. The Tornado struggled to find an answer for the Crusader front line. In the second and third sets, which Belmont Abbey won by scores of 25-22 and 25-16, the Tornado hit a combined -.052 in 77 attempts as the Crusaders compiled 13.5 of their 19 total team blocks in the match. The teams were locked in a tight battle before Belmont Abbey embarked on a 22-6 run that spanned the two sets and gave them control of both.
The Crusaders appeared destined for a win in the fourth set, holding to a 20-19 lead. But a kill from Eddie Moushikhian sparked a King comeback that ended with a Serowski kill and a 25-22 victory. The Tornado controlled the decisive set from the start, limiting the Crusader attack to a hitting percentage of -.111. In the match, Moushikhian led the Tornado with 15 kills, 13 digs, and a pair of service aces while Jeff Bosslet added 36 assists. The loss, coupled with a loss to Coker, dropped the Crusaders to 0-3 on the season and 0-1 in Conference Carolinas play.
In the day's final match, the Tornado took a hotly-contested first set 25-23 before visiting Quincy (2-1) reeled off three straight wins to take the match. King took control of the first set with a 13-5 run that saw a 9-4 deficit become a 17-14 advantage. The Hawks pulled even at 19, 22, and 23 points each, but consecutive kills from Moushikhian and Serowski closed the set for the Tornado.
Quincy took control of the second set at the midway point on a 9-3 run and cruised to a 25-19 victory. In the third set, King led 21-18 before the Hawks rattled off seven of the next nine points to take the set 25-23. Quincy led for much of the fourth set and was able to maintain a two-point cushion over the final points before eventually winning 25-22.
In the match, the Tornado were led by 16 kills from Serowski and 13 from Moushikhian. Setter Matthew DeLong totaled 35 assists in the match, while Matthew Lychock and Moushikhian totaled five and four blocks, respectively.
With Saturday's split, King's record now stands at 2-2 on the season, including 1-1 in Conference Carolinas play. The Tornado next compete on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at home against Saint Francis before hosting Pfeiffer at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in a conference bout.


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On negotiation.
Quid pro quo – this for that. It's a Latin phrase that has come to mean negotiation: you give me this and I'll give you that. The Republicans want something in exchange for giving a continuing resolution to fund the government, and in exchange for raising the federal debt ceiling by the 18th of this month (October 2013). They have absolutely no leverage otherwise, so you shouldn't blame them for trying to get things done.
The Reid-Obama government shutdown is designed to keep the Republicans from accomplishing anything. They are laughing at the Republicans, and rightfully so. The Democrats are doing their best to inflict the most irritation possible on the public without doing much real harm. They're closing parks, shutting down the Armed Forces Network so troops overseas can't watch football, and even shutting down Fort Leavenworth's commissary.
Most of the major TV networks and just about all of the surviving newspapers are solidly behind them, and trumpet and amplify the Democrat arguments. Republicans are blamed for the shutdown by a majority of the public, and in fact Harry Reid and Barack Obama lead the chorus, and both have explicitly said the Republicans shut down the government. Of course, Republicans are divided on the issue, which means that the divide between establishment and tea party is increased. Reid and Obama can foresee a major victory for themselves, and they don't really care what happens during the shutdown or how long it lasts.
There is a complication: the federal debt limit expires on October 17 at midnight. A default would be embarrassing for the president, as it was in 2010. Republicans, kicked around as they are, might be reluctant to just cave and give Barry what he wants without something in return. Therein lies the problem. Negotiation on his part gives Republicans a certain degree of legitimacy. He doesn't want that.
Also, there may be a shift in public opinion if the crisis is played out too long. They might turn on the president – after all, he's shown no leadership, no willingness to negotiate. He has just issued ultimatums: my way, or the highway: I'll veto anything less than exactly what I want. The Republicans, on the other hand, are sincere – always a handicap in dealing with a con man – and really are trying to get the job done as long as they can retain a shred of decency. The public might notice that. As of this date, Obama's approval rating is only 37% according to the AP. Gallup has his job approval at 41%. The trend is: falling.
Republicans are actually asking for very little, and might buy even less. All they currently want is that the individual be given an option to buy or not buy mandated insurance for one year, while the bugs in Obamacare are sorted out. Obama waived the requirements on big business for a year, without the consent of Congress. It's only fair that the individual mandate be delayed for a year. Republicans also want the Obamacare tax on medical devices repealed. They would probably settle for either concession.
Give me a quo, and I'll give you a quid.