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'Native trout are in trouble across the country'
Emily Yehle, E&E reporter
| Published on 6/23/2015
Climate change is the biggest threat facing native trout, prompting the need for large-scale restoration projects that reconnect streams to floodplains and provide the diminishing fish with more habitat, according to a new report from a sportsmen's group. Trout Unlimited's 80-page report takes an exhaustive look at the status of trout in each of 10 regions. It also serves as a kind of mission statement for a group that aims to protect the country's 25 species and subspecies of native trout and the pristine water they inhabit. In a call with reporters today, Trout Unlimited President Chris Wood touted the report as the "most comprehensive" of its kind. The steps to protecting trout are clear, he argued, but "we're running out of time." "In short, the findings are that native trout are in trouble across the country," Wood said. "The fact is that trout are incredibly resilient creatures. If we give these fish half a chance, they will respond." So far, three species of trout have gone extinct. Of those left, more than half occupy less than 25 percent of their historical habitat, according to the report. Some have retreated to just 10 percent of their range. The report outlines four major threats: climate change, non-native species, energy development and water use. The first two pose the biggest problem and can be alleviated somewhat through restoration and more aggressive control of non-natives, according to the report. The regional challenges of implementing such steps were evident by the variety of questions Wood fielded on today's call. Trout are in streams throughout various localities, where their habitat has been fragmented and degraded by dams, logging, mining, grazing and other land uses. Various non-native species also sometimes compete. In southern Minnesota, for example, the native brook trout lives in the same streams as the non-native brown trout -- an introduced fish that is popular among anglers. Asked whether Trout Unlimited was advocating for the removal of brown trout, senior scientist Jack Williams said officials "have to draw the line somewhere" to control the non-native population. "I think the specific answer to that is where the brown trout are invading the strongholds of brook trout, then that's the areas we really need to make an effort to control them," Williams said. Wood added that such issues need to be considered on a case-by-case basis. Williams, who is the main author of the report, also emphasized the need to stop any new energy developments in places where trout are still living in good-quality habitat. But his main message was the need for "diverse" partnerships -- including agencies, companies and conservationists -- that can implement expensive restoration work. "I think that's one of the big things that comes out of this -- is how we should tackle restoration if you're working at large scales across an entire watershed," Williams said. "One small stream segment isn't going to do it."
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1926–27 French Ice Hockey Championship
The 1926–27 French Ice Hockey Championship was the 12th edition of the French Ice Hockey Championship, the national ice hockey championship in France. Chamonix Hockey Club won the championship for the fourth time.
- Chamonix Hockey Club - Club des Sports d'Hiver de Paris 2:0 (0:0, 2:0)
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Walking the Dog…
on May 21, 2011
Posted in Dogs
Seems like a simple thing…you have a dog, it needs exercise, you go for a walk. However, the question of how long, how often, how and where is dependent on a number of factors including age, activity level, size and breed.
Puppies need to run and play but taking them for long walks and especially running is not a good idea. Young animals are growing and their musculoskeletal system can easily become overtaxed. They are also not designed to run for very long. A sprint around a yard or house, or if they are running after something, they might go for a couple hundred feet and then stop. Joints, bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles of puppies are not designed for this, so let them go at their own pace and don't overdo it.
Different types of breeds have different needs for exercise and activity… Hunting and working dogs generally need a lot of exercise. If you have a dog that fits into this category, or has this in his mix, you should plan on at least 2 – 45 minute walks a day. Longer walks or hikes in the woods will be a joy for these breeds, where they really get to work out their body and mind. These dogs also do well with games where they have to use their brain (especially border collie types), agility may also be an option if they are so inclined. There are many breed types that do not have a huge need to expend energy, smaller dogs like Chihuahua's, all the way to the large breed Mastiffs. Everyone enjoys a nice walk but know your animals need for exercise and be sure they are getting enough physical activity but not too much!
How to walk the dog?
A simple collar and leash is OK for a dog that is good on leash but if your dog is difficult, there are lots of ways to keep them from being completely out of control. Our best recommendation is a harness with a front clip for the leash. This causes the dog to move sideways towards you when it pulls on the leash. It also avoids unnecessary strain on the dogs neck (and your arm and shoulder!), causing possible permanent damage to the trachea. We do not recommend pinch collars, shock collars or other harsh means to keep a dog under control. Get a good trainer and use a harness instead!
Where to walk your dog…
Our best recommendation for walking is where there is natural earth beneath their feet (as opposed to concrete) and to let them walk/run at their own pace. Walking on trails, at the beach or in a park on the grass is a wonderful way for your dog to get exercise with the least stress on the joints, spend quality time with you and of course connect with the earth! Lots of people run with their dogs but keep in mind, they are not designed to run for more than a couple of minutes. A dog will try to please you and keep up, but it's very stressful for them. Same goes for riding a bike with a dog in tow. If you must tread on sidewalks, then keep it to a walk. Running on concrete is very hard on a dogs joints!
We love to see dogs off leash…but safe! Off leash dogs parks are great as long as everyone is getting along. You can also source out off leash trails and beaches. If you are worried about your dog running off, give them a really good incentive to come back. Treats and love work great but if you are having trouble, use a long line leash to start or seek a trainer who can help.
A great option for people who spend long hours at work and don't have the time to appropriately walk their dog, is a dog walker. There are many companies doing this now so with a little research you can find someone reputable to take the dog out while you are gone.
Use common sense with older dogs, or those suffering from illness or mobility issues. They still need to get out but be sure to know how much is too much. You may have to drive to the park instead, or go for shorter walks a bit more often. Swimming is a fabulous alternative, especially for those with arthritis.
Happy walking everyone…and as the old saying goes "if your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise!!!" 🙂
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New Live Tiles on Windows are at Build conference shown
Microsoft will demonstrate during the Build session enhancements for Live Tiles on Windows. Probably involves interactive versions of the information tiles, though there is little specific information available.
The content of the presentations during Build, a developer conference to be held later this month, to be played, online put . It discovered MS Power User Microsoft will show a new version of its Live Tiles interface. Microsoft speaks of both improvements to the notification system as Live Tiles, but give few concrete details.
There are two frequently requested new features, but what they are is not known; Microsoft speaks of a surprise. It is likely that the tiles will show more information and will be interactive. Furthermore, Microsoft to come up with an improved API for Toasts, the notification system in Windows. This should give developers more flexibility in making notifications for their applications.
Live Tiles are already a number of years the main interface element of the Windows operating system, both on desktop and mobile. Microsoft is also some time trying to improve the feature; about a year ago, the company promised to come with interactive tiles. One of the possibilities of interactive Live Tiles is adding buttons for frequently used functions. As tiles for a messaging application might have a button for typing a response, while a tile for an alarm just might get a snooze or dismiss button.Viewing:-316
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MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Along with bringing home the Conference Carolinas Outdoor Men's and Women's Track and Field Championship titles, the University of Mount Olive men's and women's indoor track and field teams claimed six of the eight overall individual awards at the completion of the event.
On the women's side, the Trojans did a complete sweep winning the Track Athlete of the Year, Field Athlete of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year. The men brought home the Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year awards.
Malak Kafi picked up her first Track Athlete of the Year award on the season after winning the 400m hurdles and placing second in the 200m dash. Taylor Moncrief third her second Field Athlete of the Year award as she claimed a first-place finish in the high jump, third-place finishes in the long and triple jump, and a seventh-place finish in the 60m hurdles.
Celine Ritter won the Freshman of the year honors after taking gold in the 800m run, silver in the mile run and a bronze in the 3000m run. Jacob Gonzalez earned the same honor on the men's side after earning a pair of silver medals in the 3000m and 5000m runs and a fourth-place finish in the mile run.
The leader of the two squads, Matt van Lierop, won the Coach of the Year honors for both sides, after both his teams won the conference championship.
In addition to the six individual awards, the Trojans had a combined 50 All-Conference team members, 26 men and 24 women.
2018 Conference Carolinas Women's Track Athlete of the Year - Malak Kafi
2018 Conference Carolinas Women's Field Athlete of the Year - Taylor Moncrief
2018 Conference Carolinas Women's Freshman of the Year - Celine Ritter
2018 Conference Carolinas Women's Coach of the Year - Matt van Lierop
2018 Conference Carolinas Men's Freshman of the Year - Jacob Gonzalez
2018 Conference Carolinas Men's Coach of the Year - Matt van Lierop
2018 Conference Carolinas Men's Team Standings - Full Results
1) Mount Olive - 260.5
2) Limestone - 120.5
3) North Greenville - 106.5
4) Barton - 102.5
5) Lees-McRae - 61
6) Southern Wesleyan - 52
7) King - 42
8) Belmont Abbey - 34
Men's All-Conference Teams:
(Top 3 finishes are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Team All-Conference)
Men's 800 Meter Run
1. Jonathan Dahlke, Mount Olive
3. Adam Craig, Mount Olive
Men's 1500 Run
1. Adam Craig, Mount Olive
2. Alexandre Durand, Mount Olive
3. Altan Cornu, Mount Olive
Men's 5000 Meter Run
1. Jacob Gonzalez, Mount Olive
2. Daniel Francken, Mount Olive
Men's 10,000 Meter Run
1. Josh Hall, Mount Olive
2. Jereamy Hall, Mount Olive
3. Tai Smith, Mount Olive
Men's 110 Meter Hurdles
3. Adrian Mazo, Mount Olive
Men's 3000 Steeplechase
1. Colin Fisher, Mount Olive
3. Tai Smith, Mount Olive
Men's 4 x 100 Relay
3. Mount Olive
Men's 4 x 400 Relay
2. Mount Olive
Men's High Jump
1. Jawann Washington, Mount Olive
Men's Pole Vault
1. Martin Bayles, Mount Olive
Men's Long Jump
2. Trevor Carr, Mount Olive
Men's Discus
1. Tom Kalliske, Mount Olive
Men's Hammer
2. Kyle Swartz, Mount Olive
Men's Javelin
1. Zach Teeple, Mount Olive
2018 Conference Carolinas Women's Team Standings - Full Results
1) Mount Olive - 240.5
2) Southern Wesleyan - 123.5
3) Limestone - 110
4) Converse - 65
5) King - 63
6) North Greenville - 61
7) Barton - 42
8) Lees-McRae - 38
9) Belmont Abbey - 30
Women's All-Conference Teams:
(Top 3 finishes are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Team All Conference)
Women's 400 Meter Dash
2. Brittany Beckford, Mount Olive
Women's 800 Meter Run
1. Celine Ritter, Mount Olive
Women's 1500 Run
1. Celine Ritter, Mount Olive
Women's 10,000 Meter Run
1. Shona Blades, Mount Olive
2. Leah Hanle, Mount Olive
Women's 100 Meter Hurdles
2. Malak Kafi, Mount Olive
Women's 400 Meter Hurdles
1. Malak Kafi, Mount Olive
Women's 3000 Steeplechase
1. Leah Hanle, Mount Olive
2. Shona Blades, Mount Olive
Women's 4 x 100 Relay
3. Mount Olive
Women's 4 x 400 Relay
2. Mount Olive
Women's High Jump
1. Brittany Beckford, Mount Olive
2. Taylor Moncrief, Mount Olive
Women's Long Jump
2. Taylor Moncrief, Mount Olive
Women's Triple Jump
2. Taylor Moncrief, Mount Olive
Women's Shot Put
3. Samantha Tobin, Mount Olive
Women's Discus
1. Tameia Morrison, Mount Olive
2. Jada Romulus, Mount Olive
Women's Hammer
1. Candise Lockett, Mount Olive
3. Khadijah Kale, Mount Olive


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Photo: Diane Edwardson, May 29, 2010. Part of the the north facing Roselin Public Staircase seems to have disappeared behind this gate. (Click on photo to enlarge.)
It looks like a portion of one of the four Roselin Public Staircases may have been removed from public service according to the County Assessor's map for this corner between Adelbert and Roselin.
According to ZIMAS there was a yard variance case in 1979, but it should have required more than a yard variance to build houses across the public right-of-way. But then, the wall and fence (to the right of the gate in the above photo) were built across the public right-of-way for the continuation of the 6' wide public staircase that led east to the unbuilt 40'-wide City street right-of-way of Silver Lake Court. The 6' right-of-way heading east still appears on the County Assessor's map.
The paper street of Silver Lake Court was never built, nor is it where Google Maps says it is. Silver Lake Court is a landlocked paper street. The southern end starts at the Silver Lake Ave. Public Staircase and terminates north, on a bluff above (west of) the Red Car Property's "Lot C" and below (east of) Roselin.
Yes, it's confusing and esoteric. However, public street and staircase rights-of-way, built or unbuilt, connect the community and reduce car trips by encouraging walking.
We're taking a closer look at the Red Car Neighborhood's public staircases in anticipation of The Big Parade II, June 12 & 13, 2010. The Big Parade is a 2-day, 100+ public staircase hike: www.bigparadela.com.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
How Public Staircases Disappear
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Labels: Adelbert, Big Parade, City Planning Esoterica, Lake View, paper streets, Public Staircases, Roselin, Silver Lake Court


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With the need for toys at an all-time high for local children, Senator Bruce Tarr and 104.9 will once again broadcast live all day from nine locations on the North Shore to collect as many toys, gift cards, and monetary donations as possible to fulfill North Shore needs. The live broadcasts are open to the public and will feature local entertainment, schools choirs and bands, great food, and a visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus!
Many locations will have refreshments and of course big boxes for you to place your donations in. All of the donations collected from the North Shore Holiday Toy Drive go directly to children in North Shore communities, neighborhoods, schools, and families. Your donation will go to someone who you may see everyday and make their holiday season so special.
For broadcast locations on December 14, 2017 and drop-off locations accepting donations until December 18, use the link below.
For further information, please call North Shore 104.9 at 978-927-1049 or Senator Bruce Tarr at 617-722-1600.


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Thanks a million for stopping by! Your comments are always appreciated! Until next time....
You have been busy !And all of them are great but your granddaughter stole the show -what a cutie !x
amazing set of cards, susan!! and that layout is FAB.U.LOUS!!!
Whoa Susan! You have really been busy! All of these cards are amazing and your hand written sentiments are wonderful! Even the crooked one gives the feeling of movement. Maggie is a little doll and the lattice is beautiful and so perfect for those pictures.
Goodness Susan, how industrious you've been!
They're all fab but I think my fave is Winter Wishes... your hand written sentiments are super!!!!
Thanks so much
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Hi Susan, I'm always impressed by how many cards you contribute to LIM, I can just about manage the one. I love your first two especially and I'm sure nobody will notice a slightly wonky sentiment especially if they've had a few sherries! I didn't.
Hard to pick a fav but I really like the second one. Super scrapbooking page too. x
Hola Susan i'm really busy, busy before christmas, sorry for not comment about my poinsettia stamp, i don't now who made this stamp, but if you like i send you my folder(i hope you can understand my horrific english).
FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS CARDS!!!as always Susan, the first one is fantastic!!!!
Great job.
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They're all great but my personal fave is the first one - love your scrap layout too
All fabulous Susan, I love them all.


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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - February 17, 2017) - Cycle, the media company that continuously celebrates culture, and Undertone, a division of Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: PERI), and a leader in engaging digital advertising experiences for brands, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership enabling Undertone to represent Cycle's branded content and social inventory to its prospective and current clients. In practice, the partnership will expand Undertone's suite of offerings to include Cycle's inventory and native ad offerings, as well as integrations into the media company's multiple ongoing video series.
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|200 gram baby corns added with its water, then 200 gram sliced chorizo
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8 Easy Ways to Live Sustainably
We live in a society where fast food is the norm and local food is unfamiliar. With this way of living it's no wonder people are unhealthy. With fast food at our fingertips it's exhausting to go the extra mile to eat better. Changing how we live our daily lives can be difficult at the very least. The way we live and eat can define who we are. But what if changing our daily lives and diet would help us live healthier and live longer. Shouldn't we consider this? The answer is yes. We all want the chance to live longer on this planet we call home.
Living a healthy life can be done and it's not as difficult as some may think. Sustainable living is a lifestyle we all should consider. By living a sustainable lifestyle we change forms of transportation and consumption. Getting started can be challenging but it will be worth it. To start the journey of sustainable, focus on the diet plan. There are a number of ways to change diets and consume foods that are healthier for us. Here are 8 ways to live sustainably by just changing your diet.
1. Know what you are eating – Read labels on food products and understand what you are putting into your body. Once we see what we consume day to day we can change our diets knowing it's for the best.
2. Cut out fast foods – Eating out not only costs money but overall it is not healthy.
3. Eat organic – By eating organic products we avoid GMO's and other additives.
4. Shop locally and seasonally – Fresh and local food is always a good and nutritious choice.
5. Plant your own garden – This way, we are absolutely certain there are no added preservatives and the food is fresh off the vine.
6. Make your own food – Making food at home is fun, easy and healthy. By making food we know exactly what we are putting in our bodies.
7. Share the idea of sustainable living with others – Share the good news with friends and neighbors, help them get on track to living a healthier lifestyle.
8. Start a community garden – With multiple members contributing to a garden the possibilities are endless.
These are just a few of the ways we can live a more sustainable lifestyle. Get creative and start living a healthier life.


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People in the North East should keep their winter warmers on another few days as freezing conditions continue, say weather experts.
The Met Office is predicting a chilly few days, though temperatures are set to rise slightly into next week.
Today is set to be mostly cloudy with occasional snow showers, especially during the morning. During the afternoon the showers are likely to become more scattered and lighter.
It will feel very cold with brisk winds, and if we're lucky thermometers will reach 3C.
It will remain cloudy overnight with occasional snow showers continuing. Winds will strengthen by dawn with a widespread frost forming. Expect to feel very cold if you're out and about, though actual temperatures are not expected to dip below -1C.
On Saturday it will be cold and mainly cloudy with occasional wintry showers, these perhaps turning heavier for a time through the afternoon. Expect an increasing wind chill as easterly winds continue to strengthen. Maximum Temperature 4C.


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hello happy girl
After dropping off Bode (my golden retriever) at the groomers, I picked him up to find a whole new dog, I think he lost about ten pounds of fur. AND they put a handsome blue bandanna on him. SOOO we swung by my friends house to pay a visit to her and her (almost) two year old daughter, who loves dogs. We ended up going for a lovely walk and then played in the back yard. When I asked Madelyn to say cheese, well this was her face. I just couldn't resist (such enthusiasm). It even made Bode smile (the last pic is him staring adoringly at her). Ahh, the simple things. I can't wait to photograph her on her 2nd birthday! If you want to look at some more pictures of the Conto clan, you can check it out here, and here. One of the many blessings of my job is watching a child grow and be able to document it!


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Look! Large Scale Plants
Wow. We forget that plants can act as a sculpture within a room. As this photo from incredibly talented Debi Treloar illustrates, a plant can be much more than just something to water that sits on the sill.
We love that the the plant has been groomed to go in certain directions that help to frame the dresser and really create a beautiful vignette. Having seen some larger scale plants like this in my grandmother's house, I noticed that tying the branches together (or to their supports) with pretty ribbon can be a beautiful, unexpected detail.
Something this large is most likely a rubber plant which has thick waxy leaves (in green and burgundy) and doesn't need loads and loads of light. It does need moist soil and enough light though. Make sure you plant it in a big enough pot as the roots need plenty of room to breathe. Find out how to care for your rubber plant. Thanks to desire to inspire for the original posting!
It should also be noted that rubber plants are toxic if eaten so if you have children or animals you may want to consider something else!


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WuXi PharmaTech Provides Update of 2011 Financial Guidance, to Present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Con
Jan 09, 2012
SHANGHAI, January 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX), a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical-device research and development outsourcing company, with operations in China and the United States, today announced that it will present at the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time and updated its 2011 financial guidance. Based on preliminary, unaudited results, WuXi expects to slightly exceed the top end of its previous guidance for 2011 total net revenues of $402-406 million and to meet the remainder of the 2011 financial guidance found in its third-quarter 2011 earnings release.
WuXi plans to report its audited fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 financial results and to provide 2012 financial guidance in March 2012.
For more information, please contact:
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Director of Investor Relations
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Best Life Insurance Companies
Best Life Insurance Companies, what does that actually mean? Best Price, Best Policy Best Cover?
Finding the best of something usually means you have to find out more about a comapny or get a quote from them all. Companies that offer Life Insurance may also offer other insurances and offer discounts if you have say car insurance or house insurance with them too.
What makes one of these companies the BEST Life Insurance Company?
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Please Note: We are NOT the following life insurance companies but can offer quotes to compare them.
Life Insurance Quotes Over 50
So you're over 50 and need Life Insurance.
An Over 50s policy is designed to pay out a lump sum of money on your death to either help people you leave behind for a better life or to pay off your debts. This could quite a large sum of money or a small amount, it all depends on your situation and needs.
A lot of people over 50 plan into their life insurance plan taken out when over 50 costings for their funeral. This over a period of time of expect death age be a small amount to pay each month.
Answer a few questions and if you answer Yes to any of them you should at LEAST get a Life insurance Quote from …
How is a life insurance quote calculated?
A life insurance company that provides the cover will give you terms and conditions on which to offer you life cover based on their assessment of the risk after you've submitted a detailed form. Some people will have history or a medical condition and the will need special attention from insurers.
If you fill out a form online an Insurer will call you back and may ask for detailed information about certain aspects of your life style or health before they can offer you cover, or not to offer cover at all. Because forms online are limited and can only ask a set number of questions an agent will call to finish the quote off and get you the best life insurance quote.
Life Insurance Over 50
If you are over 50 and would like to take out a life insurance policy, we can help you to choose the right one. It's maybe that you've paid your mortgage off and you're thinking of your son, daughter or even grandchildren. The policy can run for a fix term of say 30 years and payout at the end or pays out on your death giving your loved ones a lump sum of money.
A lump sum or a reason to take out an over 50's life insurance plan might be to help pay for funeral costs. As you'll guess these arn't cheap and a lot of people don't want to leave this financial commitment to their loved ones once they have passed away.


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I am going through apache cassandra and working on sample data insertion, retrieving etc.
The documentation is very limited.
I am interested in knowing
- can we completely replace relation db like mysql/ oracle with cassandra?
- does cassandra support rollback/ commit?
- does cassandra clients (thrift/ hector) support fetching associated object (objects where we save one super columns' key in another super column family)?
This will help me a lot to proceed further.
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Miss Kitty's Meow is your 'go to' burlesque company for the best burlesque and cabaret artists in Tasmania. The artists are available for group and solo performances on request. Please contact email@example.com for more information.
Troupe Performances
Bookings can be made at email@example.com
Solo Performances
If you like your striptease with a soupcon of individuality, the Miss Kitty's Meow team also have solo performances under their belt. Whether you like your burlesque classic or with a twist, there is always something to delight.
Grace Cherry
The sweetest fruit in Tasmania - Grace Cherry! Founder of Miss Kitty's Meow, Grace is a high voltage burlesque performer and showgirl.
As each of her twinkling toes sets on stage, Grace will take you on a journey of OTT glamour. Dazzling audiences since 2007, her captivating performances shine as brightly as her costumes.
Scarlett Jezebel
She's a Swingin' Socialiate, Remote Royal and the Original "it" girl. Miss Scarlett is the quintessential English Rose, elegant and graceful and a true lady of burlesque. Fuelled by Turkish delight, Lambrini and the constant attentions of her obliging and athletic manservant Hugo.
It's easy to see why Scarlett is one of Tasmania's most in demand performers.
Click here to see more from Scarlett.
Lucy Sky Diamond
Lucy Sky Diamond is, Tasmania's "Bonfire on legs."
Lucy is a captivating performer whose repertoire includes traditional fan dances, acrobatics and striptease.
An agile performer, she couples sweeping curves with a killer smile.
Click here to see more from Lucy Sky Diamond on Facebook. Or follow her on Instagram!
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Lady Lola
Lady Lola has become a fast favourite on the Tasmanian Burlesque and Cabaret scene. Her performances are strongly cabaret influenced and inspired by her love of old Hollywood musicals like "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "Singin in the Rain".
Monya Lisa
Monya Lisa is an emerging burlesque performer, perfect to add some sizzle and shine to any event.
With a little bit of sparkle, and a touch of extravagance, Monya will enthrall you with glitz and glamour.


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Are we in agreement that
is a most awesome
time to feel
spiritual gangster
In the words of Robin Williams:
"Spring is nature's way of saying
'Let's party!'"
With that carefree party attitude in mind,
here are a few inspiring ideas from OG for
your wardrobe and accessories this spring.
What is more spring than robin's egg blue?!?
How cool is this on nails?
Again with that gorgeous blue...
and when you pair it with
bold nummy lip color,
rich hippie design
Springtime is lovetime fo sho.
Stela 9
Layer on the boho jewelry...we are still
lovin this gypset look soooooo much at OG
and have you covered with amazing
designs from Stela 9 and others.
rich hippie design
Don't shy away from color.
I mean it's not like nature does!
"Spring has returned.
The earth is like a child
who knows poems."
(Rainer Maria Wilke)
In fact, don't be shy at all!
This spring let yourself BLOOM.
Wishing you a beautiful start to this
season of promise and happy.
Big hug.


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I have this bad little habit... it's called chocolate. I require it. Every day, around 3 o'clock in the afternoon, then after dinner and on occasion, in the middle of the night. I don't need a lot of it, but it does have to be good quality and as of late of the darker variety. I am actually eating chocolate now as I type, I've had a long day and chocolate has this remarkable ability to make it all better. In addition, I read somewhere that certain polyphenols in cocoa and chocolate are thought to have an anti-oxidant affect, just like the polyphenols in red wine. This of course makes me feel better about eating it, not that I was really needing an excuse. When I don't have truffles lying about I've been eating these great little 100 calorie bars for Bissingers chocolates, they are wonderful. However, I seldom eat just one little bar so I just as soon indulge in what I really want and eat a truffle.
In my effort to have more chocolate lying about, I've been on a truffle making frenzy. I came up with a good base then have been changing the liqueurs I use as flavoring. Today I made Amaretto, Champagne (my very favorite so far), and Framboise. I am no chocolatier, tempering chocolate is something that I have not really mastered and acquiring a tempering machine is nowhere in my near future. As a result my truffles are simple and easy to make, a sort of modified ganache which I then roll in cocoa powder. I'm using Callebaut dark chocolate right now since I just happen to have a 10 pound block of it at work, but any high quality chocolate high in cocoa solids and low in sugar will work fine. I have not tried using milk or white chocolate yet, but have a feeling the cream ratio will be a little different. (I'll keep you posted). As for the flavorings, next on the list is Frangelico, Grand Marnier, Corvousier, and Bailey's. With white chocolate I think limoncello and Calvados are going to be amazing. I also want to make Lavender infused dark chocolate truffles, oh, and sea salt, and chili. Clearly I could go on and on here, the combinations are endless. I would love to hear your combinations!
Dark Chocolate Truffles
21 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup liqueur of your choice (see above)
Cocoa powder, powdered sugar or other desired topping.
1. Combine chocolate and cream in a large heat proof bowl. Set bowl on a bain marie over medium low heat. Whisk occasionally until chocolate is melted and combined with the cream.
2. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Once it begins to solidify, place in the refrigerator and chill for at least several hours or overnight. The chocolate should be thick and easily scooped with a small ice cream scoop. (I used a small scoop to keep an even size).
3. Scoop out a ball of chocolate then roll between your palms until perfectly round. Place in on a plate generously filled with the topping of your choice, I used cocoa. Roll the truffle until generously covered.


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text: I assume most of you know it already. I didn't so I'd like to share it with you, just for the benefits of rookies like me. and maybe to learn from you something new as well. While playing with GooReader, I taped the sign of Wifi at the right bottom part of the application, and got instructions as what HTTP:/IP_ADRESSORT to put on my Lap top that was working out of the same Wifi. As soon as I did that I couls transfer pictures and other files between my 2 devices. No need for the iTune.


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From SaaS and PaaS to private and hybrid – learn more about cloud technology and its benefits. You can also investigate the latest cloud trends and hot topics, such as security and public cloud options.
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It's time for another mystery archaeology picture. Actually, this one is not much of a mystery, as it is from a fairly well-known site. Make sure you tell me your guess in the comments.
And if you can't comment on Blogspot for some reason as one reader has said, you can always do it on the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ancientscripts) or Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/ancientscripts).
Once again, have fun guessing!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Mystery Archaeology Picture #2
Posted by Ancient Scripts at 9:00 AM
3 comments:
Well it's either Aztec or Mayan (probably the later), other then that I couldn't say, the image is a bit too sun washed.ReplyDelete
My guess is exactly the other way round, choosing between Aztec or Mayan, I choose Aztec, given the lack of king glyphs and the feathers, but I must confess it remains a guess.ReplyDelete
It looks very Mayan to me -- the post-and-lintel form they used so frequently, although maybe all of mesoamerica did that. And it seems as though there's a /puluy/ symbol on the right side of the design.ReplyDelete
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Funnyman Smoove brings laughs as broadcaster
He's played one of the most hilariously inappropriate characters on television in modern history, and with every profane word and uncomfortable exchange he had with his better half (in a bromance setting), the more well-known he became in pop culture circles.
He's Leon.
He's played one of the most hilariously inappropriate characters on television in modern history, and with every profane word and uncomfortable exchange he had with his better half (in a bromance setting), the more well-known he became in pop culture circles.
He's Leon.
Just Leon.
Fans of the long-running HBO comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm" probably remember Leon Black, played by JB Smoove, the fast-talking cat who burst onto the scene in season six as Larry David's mooching, foul-mouthed BFF.
Leon was introduced to the series as the cousin of a family that lost its home to Hurricane Katrina. David's character took in the family, and Leon came along for the ride, even though he never was subjected to a hurricane-riddled flooded mess of a house.
Leon lived in L.A., but why let that stop him from indulging in a good free-loading slumber party?
In real life, Smoove is, like Leon, fast-talking and hilarious. Fortunately for the other J.B. during a recent taping of Klondike-sponsored "Express Written Consent," -- MLB.com's Jeremy Brisiel -- Smoove's person-to-person conversations are all G-rated and acceptable for mainstream consumption.
That doesn't make Smoove any less hilarious, though. Watching the All-Star Game while hanging out in a suite at Citi Field, Smoove rattled off a list of several of his closest Hollywood friends who, like him, had recently scurried to New York to help Chris Rock shoot a movie.
"Everyone is in town you can think of," Smoove said. "Jerry Seinfeld. Adam Sandler. Tracy Morgan. That's when you know you've made it big, that you can pull out favors like that. You can call anybody and say, 'I'm shooting a movie. I need you.' And they all show up."
Smoove may not yet have such pull, but he's doing well for himself. He's starring in another David doozy on HBO titled "Clear History," alongside another group of Hollywood heavyweights that includes Jon Hamm, Bill Hader, Kate Hudson, Eva Mendes and Michael Keaton.
"It's shot kind of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' style," Smoove said. "But it's not a 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' movie."
Speaking of enthusiasm, Smoove had plenty of it while watching the All-Star Game from his perch in the suite. A die-hard Yankees fan ("Old school -- in the heyday of Billy Martin, Thurman Munson, Graig Nettles, Reggie Jackson," he gushed), he worked himself into a well-controlled frenzy as Robinson Cano stepped to the plate, gushing that the second baseman is The. Next. Great. Thing.
"This is definitely going to go down in history as one of the best Yankees ever," Smoove said. "True Yankees fans know an up-and-coming player when they see one. I know an up-and-coming player."
And just like that, down went Cano, plunked on the right thigh by a Matt Harvey fastball.
"Uh oh," Smoove said. "Maybe I spoke to soon. That's not good."
What is good is Smoove's ability to jump from topic to topic and wax poetic on each without needing much prompting or preparation. Like most skilled stand-up comedians, all it takes is a quick mention of an inanimate object and off he goes, using the visual to trigger a stream of consciousness that makes one think. And, hopefully, laugh.
Take, for example, Cracker Jack.
Leon -- er, JB -- harkened back to a more innocent time, his youth, when he just wanted to sit back and have a hot dog and some Cracker Jack at a Yankees game. And not the commercialized new-school bags they sell these days.
"The box," he said. "The box of Cracker Jack. With real prizes. Not the little cardboard lick-it-and-put-this-tattoo-on stuff. I'm talking about the real prizes. The prizes that were big. Big old prizes."
How big?
"Cadillacs. And cars. And real rings. And jewelry."
The weekly exercise of "Three up, three down" forced Smoove to have some more honest moments as he matched up baseball terminology with topics thrown out by Brisiel.
"Skills as a hip-hop dancer ..." Brisiel began.
"Throwing smoke," Smoove responded.
Brisiel: "The current state of your career."
"Golden Glove," Smoove said, confidently.
Brisiel: "What you look forward to next year ..."
"Well ... hee-hee-hee-hee," Smoove giggled.
"I'm getting old," he continued. "So, I've got to say ... a high hard one. I'm getting old. I've got to stay in the game."
Odds are, JB (and Leon, and any other alter egos coming down the pike) will have no problem sticking around for a while.
Alyson Footer is a national correspondent for MLB.com. Follow her on Twitter @alysonfooter.


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Does anybody recognise this street and know what's special about it?
Friday, 28 August 2009
3 comments:
- Jameson said...
It is the historical village of Holašovice. I believe it is also a UNESCO world heritage site.
- 28 August 2009 at 1:14 pm
- Architecture said...
Are the houses really so "short" or is that an illusion of the photo perspective?
And why is it a UNESCO world heritage site?
- 28 August 2009 at 3:01 pm
- Captain Oddsocks said...
Precisely right, Jameson. Well done!
Architecture, most of the houses are just a single floor on ground level and a steep roof. The photo is on an odd angle, but I think it's pretty accurate depiction. The best description of why UNESCO saw fit to include it on the world hertitage list is on their own website; http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/861
Thanks for your comments.
- 28 August 2009 at 9:16 pm
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|A Mermaid by JW Waterhouse
In the Eve of St Agnes, I think it is James Twitchell who says that Porphyro is a vampire who wishes to devour Madeline. (Eerily familiar, because Edward Cullen creeps into the bedroom staring at Bella). He grows faint, argues our scholar, because her crucifix round her neck is killing him. Only when she undresses does he gather the strength to seduce her. Someone called Mary Arseneau says that Madeline is a mermaid, because there is a passage that says her dress falls down her knees like a mermaid in seaweed. She is a femme fatale, a dangerous woman just like a mermaid. I know Madeline is pure, innocent, blah blah blah, but Keats invented Negative Capability. It's when you don't know the answer to something. In this case we don't know Madeline's thoughts, and even if we asked Keats wouldn't know, because she is a woman and he was only 24 when he wrote about her. Negative Capability isn't really illogical as such, because when used well, the characters' actions are perfectly within the scope of believability and even character, it's just we don't understand their motivations. Also, the background truth isn't clear. Angela says that Madeline plays the conjuror by conforming to the superstition that fasting, praying and sleeping naked on St Agnes' Eve will reveal your future husband in your dream that night. The thing is that while Keats was impious and disliked superstition, he was a Romantic not fond of science and philosophy, for destroying beauty. Strangely he makes Madeline's dream have Porphyro, and her lover really comes to see her to bring food and seduce her. So is it really a spell that worked? She and Porphyro glide like phantoms into the night, and the doors seem to magically open for them. You could also argue that Madeline, pure lovely Madeline inviting Porphyro into bed is out of character, and she seems to be in a dreamlike wakefulness. So does Porphyro hypnotise her with a spell? She doesn't look bad, or the "charm is fled." So is there a charm? Is Porphyro's seduction of her really because he is a rake (Keats doesn't think so) or because Madeline summoned him with a spell? Alternately the song he sings, La Belle Dame Sans Merci, to woo her, makes her wish he was a passionate monster, not a sober young man he acts. Does the song affect her reason, and might it be a spell as well? The owls and witches in the last stanza are suggestive, and we think of a folktale, indicating magic is in the air. Madeline is depicted as a mermaid, formerly a Syren of the Sea (in the original manuscript), a Vivien enchanting her Merlin, and somewhat like a snake. Is she a seductress? She's meant to be a good girl with an appetite, methinks, but her seductress act is unconscious. Keats couldn't get women, and so made Madeline what he saw in women: a lovable woman who tempts you. He couldn't enter her mind fully, which is Negative Capability. But by doing so he makes her convincing and real. It is like real life: a nice girl who doesn't go out to tempt you just like that, but does so unconsciously. She has a sexual instinct, but she wouldn't go out to sleep with you. It is just in her nature to be tempting men and perhaps disappointing them when she doesn't love them enough. Keats saw Fanny Brawne as a tempter and couldn't understand her - and I think it affected him somewhat. He didn't think she was capable of loving deeply at first because she was a flirt. But to the point. Vivien seduced Merlin and made him teach her all his magic. Madeline enchants Porphyro and makes him teach her the facts of life - though unconsciously.
While Lamia is magical, Eve of St Agnes is more ambiguous. It is set in the mediaeval era, and distance in the past creates magic for some reason. Fantasy novels are often set in the past. Interestingly, Madeline talks about being a "dove forlorn" after having been ravished by Porphyro. Someone mentioned that in Greek mythology, Tereus raped Philomena and cut out her tongue so she couldn't tell on him, but anyway she managed to do so, with her tapestry, and then the gods turned her into a nightingale. She is described, having prepared for bed, like a tongueless nightingale who longs to express what she can't express (presumably her passion for Porphyro). When she is ravished, she cannot express her horror to others, rendering her tongueless, or she might be locked up and punished for losing her virtue. But luckily, Porphyro had intended to marry her all along, and anyway we all know she enjoyed it, she is just scared of the consequences. Indulging in dream-sex still makes you lustful even if you don't in real life, because you know you really want to. That is why I cannot blame Porphyro as much as as some people would like to. Keats couldn't really make magic so evident here, so he gives allusions to magical events. But we can see that ravishment is a metaphor for change - for loss of innocence. It is what makes her willing to follow him home and run from her family. She also knows love is not what she expected - not just an ideal passion, but a drear and pallid suitor. So her metamorphosis into a bird is a symbol of change, of a bird with wings to escape.
It is curious Keats spends so much time describing the exotic food here. Of course he was a Romantic, and Byron was far more exotic, but perhaps there is some significance. Exotic = sensuous, especially when it comes to foreign people. Porphyro's Italian name contrasts with Madeline, hildebrand, Maurice. Candied apple might be the forbidden fruit, for all you know. And they are all sugar-sweet, like idealised passion.
Porphyro is chill, dreary and pallid at Madeline's bedside, but when she complains he is all this, and implores him to come to her. Only then does his long-suppressed passion really express itself. You see despite all the nudity he has been decent until then. Is she then conjuring a spell? I think it is more likely she is giving free rein to her desires, and therefore his, but note that both do not act themselves, Madeline because she thinks she dreans, Porphyro because she invites him to. She accuses sober Porphyro of not being what he was (passionate in her racy dream) but this is his true self. Porphyro becomes totally different by jumping into bed, and so does Madeline. This out of character thing is like an enchantment. Love does make us act strangely, like some magic potion cursed Tristan and Isolde (and no, I do not find that story romantic). This might be due to the incantations they recited to each other.


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The living voices of eleven leading Russian authors. Kristina Rotkirch's book presents the reader with an overview of contemporary Russian literature: Boris Akunin, Yuri Mamleev, Yevgeni Grishkovets, Eduard Limonov, Victor Pelevin, Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, Nina Sadur, Vladimir Sorokin, Lyudmila Ulitskaya, Ivan Shishkin, and Tatyana Tolstaya. The contrast in styles, life experiences, and outlooks lends it a width of perspective that few books can offer.


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April 24, 2010
PRINCETON, NJ - The Sacred Heart men's volleyball team got the attention of the homestanding Princeton Tigers in the first round of the EIVA playoffs Saturday night. The Pioneers took the first set from the Tigers and went to the wire in the second, but were unable to dent the scoreboard further, falling 3-1 (30-28, 27-30, 14-30, 18-30).
SHU started strong, hitting .367 in the opening set. Sophomore Mike Komlanc (St. Croix, VI), who had an almost perfect night on attack, led the Pioneers with four kills and four blocks in the frame. Komlanc and Tim Sadowski (Salem, NH) teamed up for the block that gave the Pioneers the set.
The Pioneers held a 27-25 lead in the second set, forcing a Tiger timeout after a Komlanc kill. After the break, Princeton took the next five points to come away with a 30-27 win.
That loss seemed to take the wind out of the Pioneer sails and the Tigers rolled through the next two sets, taking them 30-14 and 30-18. In the third, Princeton hit an amazing .824, collecting 14 kills in 17 attempts without making an error.
Komlanc finished with 12 kills for the Pioneers, hitting an impressive .706. Roger Parent led the offense with 18 put-aways.
The loss ends the season for the Pioneers at 18-11. Princeton improves to 14-9 and will advance to the semifinals of the tournament this week against #3 seed George Mason.


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"New York is the global capital of design," said Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen. "NYCxDESIGN showcases our homegrown talent and brings ideas, art and innovation from all over the world."
Organized by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Public Art Fund, the three weeks of coordinated events kicked off with with a stunning new exhibit in Brooklyn.
Anish Kapoor's "Descension" features a continuously spiraling whirlpool of water in a section of Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 1. It will be on display until September 10.
Kapoor is well known for his work in the public space. In 2006, he temporarily installed a 35-foot-diameter concave mirror at Rockefeller Center in a piece titled "Sky Mirror." Perhaps his most famous exhibit is "Cloud Gate" in Chicago.
Nicholas Baume, director and chief curator of the Public Art Fund, described "Descension" as a work of geometry and a force of nature.
"We hear it growl before we even see it," he said. "Our bodies feel its physical power as the earth trembles around it. We become mesmerized by its constant motion and irresistible energy.
"It's really a remarkable breakthrough work in a material that even resists the very notion of sculpture and form," he added.
This is the fifth year that an installation has occupied space at Brooklyn Bridge Park, which Baume called a marvel of design.
"Each year, an artist has created something even more astonishing than what we saw before, and I think that's a testament to this extraordinary landscape and location," he said.
Eric Landau, president of Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation, expects it will draw a large crowd.
"Kapoor's work is truly one of a kind, and it's an entire sensory experience that you can only experience by being right here," he said.
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Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint has said he's 'pretty sure' author
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Emma Watson.
Grint – who stars alongside Watson and Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter series – has admitted that although he'd like to see a follow-up to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part two , he doesn't think JK Rowling will write one.
'As a fan of the books I'd like another one,' the Ron Weasley actor said. 'But I donât think Ron would be in it. Heâd be 36 and I donât age well.
'I'd be surprised if she did any more. Iâm pretty sure she won't. I donât know where it would go. Maybe it would be our kids, or maybe it would be a prequel when James and Lilly were at school,' he added to Attitude magazine.
The 23-year-old also discussed his long-awaited on-screen kiss with co-star Emma – who plays Hermione Grainger – which fans will get to see when the second installment of Deathly Hallows hits cinemas later this month.
Speaking to The Observer, Grint called the kiss 'a small, small moment' and predicted that it would be 'a bit of an anticlimax' for Harry Potter fans.
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Neymar's position not an issue, insists Martino
Gerardo Martino insists Neymar has "no problem" with being employed in a number of attacking positions and has backed him to return to form.
The Brazilian has spent time in the treatment room with an ankle injury and was only restored to the starting line-up at the beginning of March.
He has been used in a variety of roles for the Liga champions, playing on the left, right and through the middle for Martino's men.
But Barca's coach, whose side host Osasuna on Sunday, is adamant that Neymar can be effective in all of those positions and that the 22-year-old will prove his worth once he gets back up to full speed.
"Neymar has played at his best as a left-winger or centre-forward but a player of his quality can play on the right, that's not a problem," Martino said.
"He moved to the right against Manchester City and was involved in the second goal. I've talked to him about this, he is a player who has no problem at all adapting to the three positions across the front line.
"But when a player has been injured for a month, it does take time for him to get back to his best. He is an excellent player but it takes time to get back into the swing of things."
Neymar's transfer to Camp Nou is also the subject of an investigation relating to a misappropriation of funds totalling a reported €9.1million, and Martino believes that could be affecting the player.
"There has been all this fuss about his signing, too," he added. "I tend to think it's more to do with extra sporting matters than just what he does on the pitch."
Barca have lost ground in the race to defend their title after defeats to Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid, with next weekend's trip to leaders Real Madrid now looking like a game they cannot afford to lose.
And Martino is glad to have a full week between the visit of Osasuna and El Clasico as he plots a league double over Barca's bitter rivals.
"It's not bad that we've got a full week available, it's how you prepare for it," he said. "The top players have to play a lot of competitions, a lot of games. I think it's very good we have a full week to prepare for the game versus Real."


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Star Trek by the Minute 011
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Previous: Shuttles Escape
Lens flare mania continues with a Sparticus-worthy title screen, during which we have a few seconds to contemplate the birth of James Kirk, which was previously in Iowa. I would love to ask the writers why they felt it necessary to change his birthplace, and if so, why write a cause for that change via an alternate timeline with an event (the Romulan ship time-travel) that appears AFTER a time when it would cause Mr. and Mrs. Kirk to be on a deep space mission not only far from Earth, but far from any assistance on the extreme edge of Federation space? My guess is that Kirk's birth was an afterthought to the basic plot, and as seen in The Undiscovered Country shows what a disaster this type of change can be for the entire story. This calls to mind a real space disaster that had a similar cause, illustrating an important point in change management and quality control: regression testing.
Regression testing is normally associated with software changes, but many complex systems can benefit from this technique while failure to conduct regression testing caused a failure that had the world holding its collective breath for days. A manufacturer contributing to NASA on the Apollo program had improved an electric motor used to stir the contents of a high-pressure oxygen tank. The changes to the new motor were not considered significant and the expense of rebuilding a new prototype and conducting integration testing was never even considered. It turned out that a design upgrade on the motor made it unsafe for use in high-pressure oxygen, a factor which burned the Apollo 1 crew alive on the launch pad during a routine test. On Apollo 13, when the fan was activated, the tank exploded and the crew nearly died. In an earlier segment, we learned from Gemini 8 not to abandon potential resources such as the Kelvin, and it was following that rule which saved the Apollo 13 crew. Here, I believe many of the gigantic plot errors were due to poor planning in early stages. In this specific case, the Mrs. Kirk would have to be in Iowa, preparing to deliver when the Romulan ship appeared, and began the alternate time line. The story is broken, AGAIN – and we are only 10 minutes into it! I'm absolutely baffled at the poor quality of the script.
Back in the theater, we cut to a classic muscle car tearing down a dirt road and sliding into a turn onto a paved road in a flat sea of Iowa cornfield. We zoom in on the red Corvette convertible pod-racer being driven with Dakar-veteran skill by a pubescent, straw haired boy blasting corporate music I'm sure was triple-checked by the marketing department for coolness. Barely able to see over the dash, the bucktoothed reincarnation of Anakin does one better: he can drive with world-class performance regardless of steering wheel movement or watching the road! We hear a centuries-old cell phone ring from the prominently branded NOKIA® phone mounted low on the dash. Aside from the corporate rape of the Trekverse by ramming this phone where it has no business, we are apparently to believe lawyers in the future have lost the ability to prevent installation of driver distractions that have been killing people for decades. Next thing you know, these corporate geniuses will decide to portray to millions that senseless destruction of priceless cultural artifacts and museum pieces is fun, cool, and heroic.
The kid touches the phone and we hear a man's voice ranting: "Hey, are you outta your mind? That car's an antique! You think you can get away with this just because your mother's off-planet? You live in my house buddy." Recycled evil step-parent stale by the Middle Ages, or homage to beloved Grimm classic characters? You decide!
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LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the redemption of all $250 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8.125% senior subordinated notes due 2018 (the "2018 Notes") at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2018 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to but not including the redemption date.
The redemption was made pursuant to the terms set forth in a notice of redemption distributed by the trustee under the indenture governing the 2018 Notes on February 14, 2017.
Scientific Games used a portion of the net proceeds from its offering of $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of 7.000% senior secured notes due 2022, which closed on February 14, 2017, to redeem the 2018 Notes.
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San Antonio filmmaker's short film in line for Oscar consideration
This year's Oscar nominees have received all the buzz lately, but San Antonio-born filmmaker Steve Acevedo's thoughts are sure to be on next year's top prize.
Late last year, Acevedo's short film "El cocodrilo" ("The Crocodile") was named the Best Short Film at the 2013 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. LALIFF is an Academy Award-qualifying festival, which makes "El cocodrilo" eligible for an Oscar nomination in 2015.
"When we won, I felt we were finally getting some credit from the festival world," said Acevedo, 35, who is a graduate of Keystone School and St. Mary's University. "It felt really good to be recognized by the Latino film community in L.A."
In 2008, after executives saw his previous short film "Shot," Acevedo was selected by ABC and the Directors Guild of America to participate in a directing fellowship, which had him move to L.A. for a year. Another L.A.-based fellowship with NBC followed, but Acevedo was not offered a directing gig by either studio. L.A., however, was the place he wanted to be. He didn't allow the setback to discourage him.
"I was in a new city and all of a sudden I was back to square one," said Acevedo, who also earned his MFA at Florida State University where his thesis was in cinematography. "I had to make a living somehow, so I went back to my camera work."
Two years later, Acevedo had proven he could survive in L.A. as a commercial cinematographer. It was at this time when his appetite to direct started to reemerge.
"I started realizing that all my momentum as a film director was gone," said Acevedo. "I was really itching to do something."
Acevedo's opportunity came when screenwriter and executive producer Alfredo Barrios Jr. (TV's "Burn Notice") told him about a story actor Jacob Vargas ("Traffic") wanted to adapt into a film. The narrative followed a Mexican journalist seeking political asylum in the U.S. for himself and his young son when a drug cartel puts a hit on him for an article he wrote. In the film, actor Manuel Uriza plays a police captain trying to get Vargas' character to reveal his sources.
Uriza says Acevedo was a class act on the set.
"I was taken back at Steve's ability to always be so clear on what he expected from me, but at the same time so open to see what I had to say once he called 'action,'" Uriza said. "He was stern on what his concept was and dug deep into my own creative process to complement his vision."
Also impressed with Acevedo's professionalism was producer Woody Andrews, who complimented him for knowing exactly what he wanted to convey on screen.
"He has a great eye," said Andrews. "He takes actors through the back alleys of the conventional, but when you see the end result, it all makes sense. I think 'El cocodrilo,' along with bigger and deeper projects, will bring a level of truth to his stories that will be a force in the industry."
In January 2012, with $10,000 budget and a small cast and crew, which included Vargas in the lead role, Acevedo shot "El cocodrilo" in two days in L.A. and Long Beach. He said he felt a lot was riding on the movie.
"I made 'El cocodrilo' essentially to try to get back on producers' radars," Acevedo said. "The film has done that and more. It's all worth it when you get to do projects you're proud of. Now, I'm at a point where I just have to keep going."
For more information on the film and to see a trailer, visit http://latinofilm.org/festival/?p=3176.
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