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The creation of the new sitePrint
I thought that, seeing as this is a programmer community, the people who have not had the privilege to have access to the forums where these things were discussed or access to the code itself might be interested in knowing a bit about the underlying technology and code that powers this website. Besides, we need some content on the site ;) It is not possible to go really in-depth due to confidentiality reasons, so this will probably not be a particularly long post.
The site is built using Zend Framework which is my personal favorite PHP framework. The server is running CentOS with MySQL 5.0 and PHP 5.2.
Some of the code I wrote requires at least PHP 5.2. In itself that is no problem, but for some peculiar reason, the official CentOS repositories does not include the 5.2.x branch which meant we were stuck with PHP 5.1. First we considered compiling PHP 5.2.6 (current latest version) ourselves, but then I found a third party repository which included that version of PHP. You can find that repository at a site called Utter Ramblings.
Writing the code
A thing which had been wanted for a long time from the users was a unified login throughout the entire PHP Freaks. Therefore, the first thing to do was writing a login system which would use the existing user table of the forums powered by SMF. It was first considered to use SMF's SSI.php which is meant for integration with the forums. However, seeing as this would bind the site and the forums too tightly, this idea was dropped. ZF's Zend_Auth was instead used and the class PHPFreaks_Auth_Adapter_SMF was written. This also has the benefit of being able to switch to any other authentication system later if that should be needed. I think I read somewhere that SMF 2.0 will support OpenID, so perhaps that could be added to PHP Freaks when SMF 2.0 has been released and we have upgraded?
After users were able to login, it would be nice to be able to have a way to add additional information to the users' profiles, but for the reasons stated above, modifying the existing user table in SMF was not very good. Instead another user table was created and the two tables are being joined using a MySQL JOIN. The new table is populated on an on-request basis, i.e. a user profile is added when it is needed.
It was also necessary to control what users can and cannot do. For this purpose Zend_Acl is being used. The ACL is based on what group the user belongs to.
Users can now login using their existing credentials and it is possible to control their permissions using the access control list. This means that creating the actual features of this site was next: tutorials, blog posts and syndicated news. Along with those three content type, a fourth type, generic exists. An example of a such page could be the donations page. All of these four types would probably share much of the same logic, so they are placed in the same table and handled by the same controller.
That is essentially how you create a "PHP Freaks". Other important things that is used from ZF are: Zend_Feed for consuming external feeds for news syndication and for generating our own feeds, Zend_Form for form creation and validation, Zend_Db for doing database stuff, and others...
The layout
Initially a design made by John Kleijn was chosen. The site had been almost completed with that layout when the owner of PHP Freaks, Eric Rosebrock, decided that it should not be used after all. This lead to one of our other members, Jeff Combs, designing the layout and the new revamped logo. This design was then implemented, bug fixes were being made and code was tweaked. Eventually the site was launched (and bugs were fixed again and code was tweaked again).
Thanks to everyone who have helped with the creation of this site!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Daniel you did a great job. Actually my exact wording was "My God Daniel! Don't you have work/school/whatever???". :) Anyway. My point is: everybody should be thanking you!
While we're giving members ' a look behind the scenes', and since you mentioned that Eric chose a different design than the staff voted on, thought I'd share the one that didn't make it with the general public.
GENERAL NOTE: If you like my design, I am of course flattered, but please, please don't start pointless discussion along the lines of <whiney>why cant we use that one?</whiney>, hmkay? It's a done deal, this is just for 'historical' reference. Also, I do intent to USE this design, so if you are tempted to steal it, be aware that I will send my two-headed hell hounds to hunt you down and rip you to easy-to-swallow pieces. That's all. Enjoy. ;)
This is what PHPFreaks would've looked like:
Hi I really think you guys did a good job on the new site... it has a really nice look and feel plus the fact that you guys coded it with the Zend Framework is great.
Hrmmm kind of interesting to know what the server is running and what you coded the site with...
Anyway, site looks great, and functions great ;p.
To all who have contributed, Thank You from the bottom of my heart. I'm tapped out really bad on a project right now and have not been able to contribute to this new site yet. The development has taken place without my assistance (code-wise) and the results are astonishing. I am very pleased with the new site and how clean everything is and how fast it runs. Very nice job!
I hope to be participating again soon, as I am back into the code and getting up to speed with all the latest and greatest that I have missed out on over the past couple of years while I was occupied elsewhere.
Again, nice job and Thanks!
Eric 'phpfreak' Rosebrock
Yes SMF 2.0 will support openID.
Congratulations on the new site though


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Ethan Carter, Magnus and Rockstar Spud open the show in a packed Scotland arena. They're booed heavily. Magnus talks about Sting falling from the reign of Magnus and leaving TNA just like AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy. Magnus refers to trimming the fat/dropping the dead weight from TNA as "thinning the herd." He then goes on to repeat himself before Ethan Carter interrupts him and questions his phrasing of single-handedly getting rid of all those people. Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe interrupt and hit the ring as the other three bail out. Kurt cries about Sting leaving and calls Magnus a paper champion. They exchange words and then Joe speaks his mind. Magnus proposes Joe and Kurt taking on himself and ECIII with the stipulation that Joe and Angle leave TNA if they lose. Joe adds that one of them can become number one contender for Magnus' Title if they win. Joe taunts Magnus into accepting by calling him a paper champion yet again. Magnus accepts.
^It took too long to get to the point, but I like the point. It works.
Dixie Carter comes out and says the match will not happen here tonight. Magnus asks Dixie if she's telling him what he can and cannot do. Dixie says she doesn't need to be worried about this as well as the new investor being on his way. Dixie says she can't tak the chance of Magnus losing the title. Magnus says they have a deal and he'll see them in the ring.
^So to add to my point of wasting time, Dixie does it again! At least she hyped the new investor.
A van pulls up and they call it a limo. It's Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards with the the new TNA investor. The Wolves tell us they have to go through them to find out who the investor is.
^Nice job peaking our curiousity.
Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne are taking on Gail Kim and Lei D'Tapa. Rayne and Velter are reuniting part of the beautiful people. Gail jumps Rayne before the bell and the match is on.
Velvet Sky pins Gail Kim in less than two minutes.
^Now THAT is a joke. Two minutes. Feels like WWE.
Madison and Velvet celebrate after the match but Chris Sabin interrupts and sends Madison out. He wants to know what the deal is with Velvet. He gives her one chance to apologize and she tells him they're done.
^Long term booking for a storyline that barely lasted a few weeks, right? Brilliant writers and their silly storylines that no one cares about.
Joe and Angle are backstage and they threaten Bobby Roode not to get involved in their match tonight.
^Intense segment. I enjoyed the acting.
James Storm cuts a promo on Gunner and calls him to the ring. They have a make up session after talking back and forth. Oh jeeze. Bad Influence comes out to interrupt them and all is right with the world. Awesome promo work from Kazarian here as well as Daniels. Daniels taunts Gunner into putting his briefcase on the line in this tag team match right now.
^Awesome segment to set up the match!
Gunner pins Kaz for the win in the match with Storm against Bad Influence.
^The match was far too short, and Gunner still hasn't won me over.
Dixie wants Spud to find out who the new Investor is.
^Spud should read the dirtsheets so he would already know.
Dixie is on the phone with her attorney. Bobby Roode walks in and she gets off the phone. She says she doesn't have time for him and he wants a shot for the World Title at Lockdown. She turns him down and he gives her one week to figure it out. He tells her she won't get any favors until she gets him that title shot.
^Good segment.
Eric Young and ODB talk. She's worried about him teaming with Abyss. She leaves and Abyss comes into the scene.
^Two of my favorites, Abyss and EY.
RockStar Spud is determined to find out who the new investor is. He's an odd duck.
Spud comes to the ring. He wants the Wolves. Eddie Edwars and Davey Richards come to the ring. Spud wants to know who the investor is. He shines a flashlight in their eyes for interrogating them. They just glare at him while he rants. He slaps Richards because he wants him to talk. They take their jackets off and then double team him with a flapjack into a kick. Edwards tells Spud that Dixie will find out who the new investor is at the same time as everyone else. Edwards tells Spud that anyone who interferes in tonight's main event will be fired.
^That was a fun segment with Spud. Nice to see the Wolves on tv.
We have a video of the Abyss/Joseph Park story with EY. Good storyline with a weird resolution.
Eric Young and Abyss come to the ring. An X-Division Championship comes up on the screen even though this is a tag title match. Nice work, TNA.
Zema Ions introduce the BroMans.
EY begs Abyss not to beat up the ref but Abyss nails the ref with shock treatment and they lose the match by DQ. Abyss then chokeslams EY.
Abyss goes up he ramp and EY challenges Abyss to a monster's ball match next week. Abyss accepts and says he is going to hurt him.
^Very enjoyable segment between EY and Abyss. Excellent feud and fun storyline.
Eddie Edwards keeps a camera away from the limo where Davey is talking to the investor. Edwards is a natural actor.
Bully Ray is shown pushing a casket to the ring. Weird.
Footage from earlier this week is shown of Samuel Shaw and Christy Hemme having drinks. She freaks out because his hand was right on the candle but he says he's fine. She wants to see his place and compliments his bed and the view as he creeps up behind her. He puts her hair down and she wants to see the rest of the place. She wants to know what's in the basementand he won't let her. He reveals with the lights turned on a doll of Christy that he's created. Creepy stuff but not very logical for a gimmick. I mean, how far can you take it?
Bully Ray pushes a casket to a ring. He talks. Anderson comes out and they talk. They brawl. Anderson gets the upper hand and beats on him with a steel chair. Bully runs.
^These guys have good matches with such a simple storyline. Might be the best thing to come from the entire Aces and Eights angle.
Magnus and EC III argue backstage. Magnus calls EC III a hothead and insults him. They start to argue but Dixie interrupts them. She wants to escort Magnus to the ring and tells Ethan not to let them down.
Joe forces Magnus to tap out in the main event to get the win for himself and Kurt Angle over EC III and the World Champ. Joe wins the match with the rear naked choke and is now the number one contender.
^Excellent main event with these four talents! That was quality wrestling with a hot crowd on their side.
Dixie is mad after the match. Joe gets on the mic and tells Magnus he gambled and the odds caught up with him because he's now staring at the number one contender to his title. Joe reminds Magnus that he tapped out.
^Outstanding promo work from Joe. I miss the old Joe. I know he won't take the title off Magnus, but it'll be great to see them feud.
Kurt gets on the microphone and says nights like these make him proud to be in the business. He thanks the Glasgow audience. Kurt says he's done it all in TNA but beating Roode last week and winning their match tonight means Kurt Angle is back. Kurt says it's time for him to be inducted in the TNA Hall of Fame.
^More outstanding promo work from Angle. He's truly one of the all time greats.
Dixie screams for the new investor to show his face right now. The clock ticks and it's the Wolves standing on the stage as MVP makes his way into the arena. He holds up the letters MVP on a chain as the show goes off the air.
^Solid end to a solid show, and yes I atually just said that about TNA.
Let's run this thing down:
The opening segment had too much talking…
The Knockouts weren't given any real time…
Bully/Anderson and Storm/Gunner delivered great storyline enhancement and promo work.
The main event scene and investor storyline came out STRONG.
This is a 7/10 show from TNA and I'm FLOORED!
Thanks for reading!
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Abstract: Organ engineering remains a challenge to researchers. We tried to reconstruct kidney-like tissue using tissue engineering technique. Kidney fragments were isolated from rat E16 embryonic kidneys and seeded on either ECM gel or on polyglycolic acid (PGA) fibers, then implanted in vivo into the subcutaneous tissue of nude mice for 2 and 3 weeks, respectively. As a negative control, ECM alone was implanted. Results showed that kidney like tissue could be formed in ECMfragment constructs after 2 or 3 weeks of implantation, including the formation of glomeruli, tubules and collecting ducts. In addition, these structures seemed more mature in 3 weeks specimens than that of 2 weeks. Further development of this model may lay a solid foundation for kidney tissue engineering.
The Bone Remodeling and Cellular Responses to Cranial Suture Distraction Osteogenesis in Growing Goats
Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to observe the response and changes of cranial suture to the distraction forces in growing goats and to examine the expression patterns of TGF-β and BMP during suture distraction.Twenty growing goats were divided into three groups: control (n=4), experimental (n=12), and sham (n=4). A pure titanium distractor was placed in the coronal suture in both the sham and experimental groups. After healing, the distractor was activated for distraction of the coronal suture at a rate of 0.5 mm/day for 8 days in the experimental group. Three animals were killed respectively, at 0,2,4 and 8 weeks after completion of suture distraction. No force was applied in the sham group. X- Ray examination was taken and the coronal suture samples were harvested and processed for histological analysis and scanning electron microscopic analysis and immunohistochemistry of TGF-β and BMP. The coronal sutures of experimental group were separated successfully. Signs of intramembranous bone formation and remodeling were found in the distracted suture,and the sutural structure almost return to its normal state at 8 weeks after end of distraction. At 0 and 2 weeks after completion of suture distraction, the collagen fiber bundles were strengthened and aligned in the direction of the distracted forces. Strong expression of BMP and TGF-β were detected in the fibroblast-like cells and the active osteoblasts. At 4 weeks after suture distraction, signs of intramembranous ossification were found in the edge areas of the distracted suture, and the positive staining of BMP and TGF-β was still noted in the osteoblasts around the newly formed bone trabeculae. This study suggests that cranial suture expansion can be achieved in growing animal by distraction osteogenesis. Mechanical strain resulted from distractor can induce the adaptive remodeling in the cranial suture of growing goats. It also suggests BMP and TGF-β may play very important roles in the process of bone formation and remodeling during suture distraction osteogenesis.
Abstract: Tendon is an important supportive tissue of human body responsible for normal physical activity. However, tendon damage and defect remain an important factor for causing disability. The rise of tissue engineering technology provides an effective means of tendon reconstruction and repair, which will bring promise for functional recovery. In our center, tendon engineering is one of major research areas. We have performed the in vivo study by using tenocytes and polyglycolic acid fibers to reconstruct and repair tendon defect in hen and porcine models. The results demonstrated the successful regeneration and repair of tendon defects created in different models. In addition, tendon function was also well recovered by generated autologous tendon tissue that possesses strong biomechanical property. Recently, we have also successfully generated tendon tissue in vitro by using static strain device and bioreactors, which could be potentially transplanted as the tendon graft for tendon defect repair.
Abstract: Multi-directional mechanical properties of human cancellous bone tissue were never measured using a compressive test with microscopic cubic specimens. In this study, a small scale compressive testing machine with nano meter resolution and a measurement system for Poisson's ratio with sub-nano meter resolution were developed to measure accurate microscopic mechanical properties of human CBT. The measured mean longitudinal (E1), postero-anterior (E2), and lateromedial (E3) elastic moduli were 3.47 GPa (S.D. ±0.41), 2.57 GPa (S.D. ±0.28), and 2.54 GPa (S.D. ±0.22), respectively. ANOVA showed that the longitudinal elastic modulus (E1) was significantly (p < 0.01) greater than the postero-anterior (E2) and latero-medial (E3) elastic moduli. For Poisson's ratios, ν12 was significantly (p <0.01) higher than ν23 and ν31.
Fibrinogen Concentration Influence on VEGF-Induced Differentiation of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells into Endothelial Cells
Abstract: Fibrin is a natural substrate for growth, adhesion, and migration of mature endothelial cells (ECs) and a candidate coating material in approaches to graft endothelialization. Adipose tissue represents an abundant, practical source of donor tissue for stem cells which may be a useful source for engineering of vascular grafts. However, the optimal substrates that promote differentiation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASCs) into ECs remain to be elucidated. In the present study, we investigated whether fibrin can be used as a substratum to support in vitro ECs differentiation of ASCs and whether fibrinogen concentration can be affect on ECs differentiation of ASCs. For determination of phenotypic characteristics of ASCs used in this experiment, we performed flow cytometry analysis. ASCs were plated on fibrin composed of varying concentrations of fibrinogen and induced into ECs differentiation in presence of VEGF. Before inducing into ECs, ASCs did not express any markers of hematopoietic cells (CD34, CD45), ECs (CD31, CD34), and endothelial progenitor cells (CD34, CD133, Flk-1). The degree of ECs differentiation was determined by capillary network formation, ECs-specific gene expression, and F-actin assembly. During the first 12 h after seeding, cells spread randomly, moved and formed small interconnected clusters. These clusters decreased in size and formed a capillary tube at 48 h. During the further incubation in presence of VEGF for 7 days, ASCs expressed mRNA and protein of von Willebrand factor (vWF). The degree of ECs differentiation of ASCs was consistently decreased as fibrinogen concentration increase. Fibrin may be used as biomatrix to promote differentiation of ASCs into ECs for tissue engineering.
Abstract: New strategies to make cultured fibroblasts grafts more appealing are aimed at reducing the time spent in culture and improving the handling and biologic properties. In the present study, we developed a simple and effective method to fabricate dermal fibroblasts-populated membrane based on (1) the use of fibrin as a 3-dimensional matrix and (2) the use of cell- mediate contraction to make a self assembled, detachable cells-populated membrane. Human dermal fibroblasts were cultured by explants method. The fibroblasts encapsulated in fibrin were transferred into 6-well culture plates which pretreated with Sigmacoat® to prevent cell binding on surface of culture dish. Fibroblasts populated fibrin matrix (FPFM) was cultured in attached condition for 7 days and in free floating condition for 1 day. The FPFM were contracted, spontaneously released from culture plate, compacted, and formed tissue-like membrane. The fabricated FPFM revealed uniformly distributed cells and newly synthesized extracellular matrix was deposited in matrix. FPFM could successfully graft into full-thickness cutaneous defect of nude mice, and showed significantly increased wound closure rate. Our results demonstrate that the FPFM membrane delivery system allows for restoration of both the epidermal and dermal compartments.
Abstract: To obtain an enhanced population of cardiomyocytes from differentiating mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells, we confirmed the role of noggin treatment during the cardiac differentiation of mouse ES cells. ES cells were cultured in ES medium containing both noggin and LIF for 3 days on the mouse embryonic fibroblast feeder layer, followed by dissociated and suspension culture without LIF to form the embryoid body (EB). The next day, noggin was eliminated and EBs were cultured continuously. Noggin treated ES cells showed a relatively rapid increase of cardiac marker genes, while the vehicle (PBS) treated group showed no significant cardiac marker expression at 4 days after the EB formation. Furthermore, Noggin treated ES cells showed 68.00±9.16% spontaneous beating EBs at 12 days after the EB formation. To develop a more efficient cardiomyocyte differentiation method, we tested several known cardiogenic reagents (ascorbic acid, 5'-Azacytidine, LiCl, oxytocin, FGF2 and PDGF-BB) after noggin induction or we cultured noggin treated ES cells on various extracellular matrixes (collagen, fibronectin and Matrigel). Quantitative RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry results showed a significantly increased cardiac differentiation rate in the FGF2 treated group. Differentiation on the collagen extracellular matrix (ECM) could slightly increase the cardiac differentiation efficiency. These results show the possibilities for the establishment of selective differentiation conditions for the cardiac differentiation of mouse ES cells.
Abstract: I tested the effectiveness of a particulate dentin and plaster of Paris mixture as a bone substitute. Histologic analysis indicated that all of the bone defects surrounding the implants treated with particulate dentin/plaster of Paris were filled with new bone 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. No significant differences were observed in the new bone forming activity in any species (human, bovine, pig, rabbit, and dog). No cytotoxicity was detected in cell cultures with added particulate dentin extract and no specific allergic reactions were seen in the hypersensitivity test. These results suggested that the combination of particulate dentin and plaster is suitable as an alternative bone substitute.


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An eyepatch was a small pad that was often worn to cover a lost or damaged eye.
Klingon General Chang wore an eye patch covering his left eye until his death in 2293. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
In Doctor Julian Bashir's holoprogram Julian Bashir, Secret Agent, the character of Falcon wore a patch, with an image of a falcon's head on, covering his left eye. After a transporter accident in 2372, Chief Miles O'Brien assumed Falcon's identity, including eye patch. (DS9: "Our Man Bashir")
In 2373, during an away mission on the Takarian homeworld, Commander Chakotay and Lieutenant Tom Paris met a Takarian bard who wore an eyepatch. The bard, who often sang the Song of the Sages, wore it to elicit sympathy claiming he needed money in order to buy ointment for his eye. His rouse was discovered when Lieutenant Paris saw that his patch had changed places during a second meeting. (VOY: "False Profits")


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It's 1963. The cold war is heating up.
In the midst of it all, your colleague, Agent Redwood, has gone missing. Along with his untimely vanishing act, intelligence detailing a devious Soviet destabilization mission that will make the Bay of Pigs look like the Puddle of Gerbils has failed to come to light.
Your mission: rifle through his stuff.
But this is no time for mocking his embarrassing letters and stealing his office supplies. You've got just 60 minutes to piece together a series of elaborate clues and stop the plot from coming to fruition. Bring your smartest friends to ease the burden, or roll the dice with strangers. Either way, you're going to have to work fast, work smart, and and work together.
And if you finish with time to spare, we could use a new stapler.
The Lost Spy
What to expect
- Immerse yourself in an escape-room game based on a 1960s Soviet plot to destabilize the U.S.
- Put your powers of observation and critical-thinking skills to test
- Work your teammates to get the air running before your 60-minute time-limit is up
- Enjoy an engaging game designed to inspire your imagination, and sweep you up in the moment
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Back in February, I wrote a post that broke out some of the categories in which Google, Yahoo, AOL and Microsoft were competing. Since that time, all four companies have launched -- or are in the middle of launching -- significant new initiatives.
Advertising, of course, plays a big role in each of these products. According to eMarketer's projections, advertisers are expected to spend $15.6 billion in online advertising in 2006. That's an increase of about 50 percent over 2005, when the entire online ad market was worth about $10 billion.
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"2005 Revenue: $6.14 billion (up 92.4% from 2004)2005 Unique Visitors: 94.6 million per month averaging 32.3 minutes on sites"Yahoo:
"2005 Revenue: $5.26 billion (up 47.1% from 2004)2005 Unique Visitors: 120 million per month averaging 244.9 minutes on sites"Microsoft:
"2005 Revenue: $39.79 billion (up 8% from 2004)2005 Unique Visitors: 110.4 million unique visitors averaging 176 minutes on sites"AOL:
"2005 Revenue (Time Warner)2005 Unique Visitors: ???"
SEARCH -- In April Google gained in search market share for the ninth consecutive month, according to ComScore.
Google Search: powered by Google. Google is making huge investments in infrastructure in order to raise the barrier to entry in this market.
Yahoo: powered by Yahoo
Microsoft: MSN Search powered by MSN
AOL: AOL Search "enhanced by Google"
Wildcards: MySpace is the second-most visited site in the world, slightly behind Yahoo. MySpace search is currently powered by Yahoo, but the company is planning to partner with a new search provider so its users don't go to Google to search. MySpace is the single largest provider of traffic to Google.
TELEVISION -- the entire advertising market for television was worth $55.4 billion in 2005.
Yahoo: Yahoo Go
Microsoft: MS TV IPTV edition, Web TV
ONLINE VIDEO -- According to eMarketer, spending for online video advertising in the United States will nearly triple in 2007 to $640 million. The entire Internet ad market in 2005 was $10.4 billion.
Yahoo: Video Search (recently redesigned), Kevin Sites' Hot Zone, Wow House, Richard Bangs Adventures, Yahoo Go, Yahoo Plus. Executives from Yahoo have recently backed away from TV-style Web shows.
Microsoft: MSN Video, MSN Premium, MSN Plus
AOL: AOL Video, In2TV, Truveo acquisition (Singingfish acquisition back in 2003, follow-up on that acquisition here.)
According to HitWise, Google is a distant fifth in this category in terms of popularity. YouTube has 42 percent of the market, followed by MySpace with 22 percent, Yahoo at 9.58 percent, MSN at 9.21 percent, Google at 6.48 percent, and AOL at 4.28 percent. The last four are iFilm (2.28 percent), Grouper (0.69 percent), DailyMotion (0.22 percent) and vSocial (0.09 percent).
ONLINE AUDIO -- According to ComScore, Yahoo is the winner in this category through February 2006, with about 21 million unique visitors. Not surprisingly, Google, which only has a music search feature, isn't even in the top five. iTunes is the biggest gainer, with about 15 million uniques and an increase of 182.6 percent over the same period in February.
Yahoo: Yahoo Music, Yahoo Launchcast Plus, Yahoo Podcasts, Yahoo Music Unlimited, Yahoo Audio Search
Microsoft: MSN Music, MSN/MTV deal "Urge," Windows Media Player (this could be in several categories)
AOL: AOL Music, Winamp, Shoutcast, Music Now
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And it has been quite warm last week here, this week not so good with rain and then sun, typical British Summer!
Anyway, this month's Without Words Challenge is to use hot colours : red, orange, hot pinks etc. I don't quite know if you could say my card used hot colours but it was certainly warm in my craft room when I was making it!
The Whimsy stamps is called Sweet Sparkle and I have coloured her with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir pens.
The paper is Wild Rose Studio Floral and the green card is from stash.
I have used a die by Die-namics to cut the corners.


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Here are shots of Macajalar Bay taken from Villa Ernesto Seawall…
First shot shows Capitol University Medical City (CUMC) on the left and Limketkai Hotel on the right which is almost 2 kilometers away.
Zoomed shot of Limketkai Hotel…
Another closer view of the said hotel…
Below is a closer shot of CUMC…note ongoing construction of coastal road.
The two buildings looked like they're just 300 meters apart….
A look of the Cagayan de Oro Port… in the foreground is a fishpen.
Further to the right shows three inter-island ships docked at the port.
As in my early posts, the landmark that is Limketkai Oil Mill.
Market City shown in the middle of the pic.
This is the start of the coastal road…hope those shanties would be relocated.


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Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bayhall in Pembury, co. Kent
Male, #8400, (say 1260 - 1321)
|Sir Thomas Culpeper of Brenchley and Bayhall (s 1230 - a 1309)
|This surname is sometimes spelled Culpepper.
|This surname is sometimes spelled Colepeper.
|say 1260
|Thomas was born at England say 1260.
|say 1299
|He married Margery Bayhall say 1299.
|Birth of Son
|say 1303
|His son Walter Culpeper was born say 1303.
|Birth of Son
|say 1305
|His son Sir John Culpeper of Hardreshull and Bayhall was born say 1305 at England.
|Birth of Son
|say 1307
|His son Richard Culpeper was born say 1307.
|He died in 1321.
|Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bayhall, who was executed at Winchelsea in 1321, seems to have married Margery, a daughter of the Bayhall family, and either by this match, or by purchase, to have acquired their estates. This Thomas is called in 1306 "fil' Thom' Colepeper de Brenchesle."
Sir Thomas Colepeper, who "pro bono servicio in partibus Scotie" received a pardon in the 32nd year of Edward I. for breaking the park of the Prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, at Westwell, and the park of the Prior of Michelham, in the 29th year of that King's reign, took the side of the Earl of Lancaster against Edward II., and being Governor of Winchelsea, was there executed in 1321.
Previous to this, however, by a fine levied in 1320, part of his estates, consisting of 2 messuages, 2 mills, 405 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 80 acres of wood and 20 shillings annual rental in Pepyngbery, Thonebregg and Teudele, were settled on himself and Margery his wife for life, with remainder to their sons Walter, John and Richard in succession.
By Inquisition taken at Tunbridge 25th February, 1 Edward III. (1327), it was found that Thomas Colepeper died seized of Bayhalle, with lands in Pepyngbery, Thonebregg and Teudele, and that Walter was his son and heir, aged 22 years on the feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary last past (2nd February, 1327). In the Inquisition de terris forisfactis, 17 Edward II., taken at Lamberhurst, mention is made of Thomas Colepeper's estate in Pepynbery, included in the fine levied in 1320, besides which it is stated that he had acquired 50 acres in ffoghelesdenne from Thomas Colepeper, senr., in 1310, 1 messuage and 1 carucate of land in Bernette and Ramherste from Richard Wych in 1320, 1 messuage and 60 acres of land in Bocstede from Ralph Marscot, 10 acres in Bayrugge from Michael de Bettesfield, and 40 acres in ffernth (i.e., Frant) from Roger de fferrugge. All these lands had been seized by the King on November the 6th, 1321, on account of the felony of the said Thomas, and for no other reason.
It was not long, however, before all these estates were restored to the family. By deed bearing date 1st July, 17 Edward II, Margery, widow of Thomas Colepeper, agreed to grant the Pepinbury estate to the King for the term of her life on the payment of 12 marks per annum from the Exchequer. But apparently she soon repented of this bargain, and addressed a petition to the King praying that "le manoir de la Bayehalle" might be restored to her, the grounds for the request being tllat the King's ministers had not only neglected to pay the rent, but had let her houses go to ruin, "a g'nt damage de l'avantdite Marg'ie de xlli." On this the King issued a commission to Henry de Cobham and others to investigate the matters set forth in the petition, and the direct result of this enquiry was an order for the immediate restoration of all the, property. The outlying estates were to be restored unconditionally, and if lands had been "demised at ferm" the farmers were to be satisfied for their expenditure on the land , while with regard to Bayhall and the land included in the fine levied in 1320, there was this saving clause, viz., that this portion of the property was to revert to the King in case all the parties mentioned in the fine died without issue.
From this order it appears that Thomas Colepeper acquired the Buxted property mentioned above in 7 Edward II., and in 13 Edward II. he purchased from Reginald, son of Reginald Burgeys, of Boxstede, 1 messuage and 50 acres in Boxstede and Marsefeld. The 40 acres in Fernth (Frant), co. Sussex, is supplemented in this order by 10 acres of wood bought in 10 Edward Il. from Roger, son of Richard de Ferrugge, while another 20 acres in the same town is stated to have been acquired from William son of John de Netteworth.1
|The date at which iron-working was begun on Oldlands is unknown, but it was perhaps by the 14th century when the Culpepers of Bayhall in Pembury, Kent, who had iron works near by at Tudeley, owned it. Iron was certainly founded at Buxted in 1492. The frequent changes of ownership in the 16th and early 17th centuries suggest commercial activities connected with the iron industry, either from direct exploitation of the estate or, more likely, through letting it to tenants. The increase in the purchase price, from £563 in 1576 to £2200 in 1609, may indicate that such financial speculation was justified.
In 1313 or 1314 Thomas Culpeper of Bayhall (Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bayhall in Pembury, co. Kent) and his wife Margery (Margery Bayhall) acquired a messuage and 60 acres of land in Buxted from Ralph Marescot and in 1319 or 1320 another messuage and 50 acres in Buxted and Maresfield from Reynold Burgess. Culpeper was appointed forester of Rotherfield in Tonbridge chase in 1315, and in 1318, at the request of his patron, Bartholomew de Badlesmere, and others, Edward II granted to him the forestership of Ashdown and the keeping of Maresfield park. He was involved with Badlesmere in the rebellion of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and was sentenced to death and executed at Winchelsea in 1322. His possessions were forfeited to the Crown, but the lands in Buxted and Maresfield were restored in 1324 to Margery, whose date of death is unknown. Their son and heir, Walter (Walter Culpeper), died childless between 14 July 1359 and 20 July 1364, and the estate descended under an entail to Walter's younger brother Sir John Culpeper (Sir John Culpeper of Hardreshull and Bayhall). The John Culpeper, esquire, whom John of Gaunt appointed constable of Pevensey castle in 1372 and master forester of Ashdown chase in 1375, may have been a kinsman, possibly a younger son. By 1378 Sir John had been succeeded in the estate by his son Sir Thomas (Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bayhall, Hardreshull & Exton), who died late in 1428 or early in 1429. Sir Thomas devised it to a younger son Nicholas (Nicholas Culpeper), who died late in 1434 or early in 1435. From Nicholas it descended to his daughter Joyce (Joyce Culpeper) (d. 1486) and her husband Walter Lewknor (Walter Leuknor of Walberton, co. Sussex) (d. 1498), whose elder brother Richard Lewknor (d. 1503) held the manor of Buxted itself in 1483–4.
Walter's and Joyce's son and heir Humphrey Lewknor (d. by 1531) sold Oldlands at an unknown date to George Nevill, Lord Abergavenny (d. 1535), who sold it in 1533 to Edmund Pope of Little Horsted...2
|Margery Bayhall (say 1265 - )
|say 1299
|He married Margery Bayhall say 1299.
|Diana, Princess of Wales: Culpeper Ancestral Chart
John Culpeper the Merchant: Ancestral Chart
The 12th century Culpepers of England: Descendant Chart (16 generations, Males only)
|Last Edited
|3 Jun 2011
- Sussex Archeological Collections, Vol. XLVIII, Volume XLVIII, Sussex, England: Sussex Archaeological Society, 1936-.
pp 51-54.
- Sussex Archeological Collections, Sussex, England: Sussex Archaeological Society.
Janet H. Stevenson, "Alexander Nesbitt, a Sussex antiquary, and the Oldlands estate", 1999, Volume 137, pages 163-164.


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NMC welcomes diabetes educator
Patricia Corning, BSN, RN, CDE, has joined Newton Medical Center as outpatient diabetes clinical educator.
"I am thrilled to welcome Pattie to the Newton Medical Center family," said Heather Porter, associate chief clinical officer. "(Corning) brings enthusiasm and a wealth of experience to guide the needs of our patients with diabetes."
A graduate of Wichita State University, Corning holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has nearly 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, 25 of which as a certified diabetes educator. Corning has previously worked as an inpatient and outpatient educator, wound care nurse and nurse navigator.
Corning will also lead the hospital's Diabetes Support Group, which will resume in March. The support group is held at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month and is free to the public. For more information, visit www.newtonmed.com.
Via Christi names Joy vice president
Mike Joy has been named vice president of Budget, Planning and Decision Support for Via Christi Health effective Jan. 30, 2017.
Joy began his Via Christi career 24 years ago at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg as a staff accountant. He went on to serve as controller, supply chain director, and most recently, vice president of Finance.
His accomplishments include working on the successful expansion of Via Christi's surgery center in Pittsburg and renovation of the hospital's patient tower.
"During his many years and contributions, Mike has been instrumental in shepherding the overall growth of our hospital in Pittsburg, including the addition of new facilities, physicians and service lines in support of patients in the southeast Kansas region," said Carol Karp, chief financial officer for Via Christi Health.
Ascension's Via Christi Health operates 9 hospitals and 75 other sites of care and employs more than 6,000 associates. Via Christi operates a clinic in Newton on the Newton Medical Center Campus. Ascension is the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world's largest Catholic health system, operating 2,500 sites of care – including 141 hospitals and more than 30 senior living facilities – in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
NMC partners with national award program
Nurses at Newton Medical Center are being honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, California, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for disease attacking the immune system. The care Barnes and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Nurses may be nominated by patients, families and colleagues, and are chosen by a committee of nurses at Newton Medical Center to receive the DAISY Award.
Bell named SBA's acting Regional Administrator
KANSAS CITY - The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Wayne Bell as the acting regional administrator of SBA's Region 7, a four state region which includes Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri.
In addition to his regional administrator duties, Bell will continue to serve as the SBA's Wichita, Kansas district director, a position he has held since 2008. Bell's professional background includes over 28 years of management experience in both the public and private sectors.
As acting regional administrator, Bell is responsible for regional delivery of SBA programs and services and for regional coordination among the SBA, the district's Small Business Development Centers, SCORE chapters, a Veteran's Business Development Center and Women's Business Centers.
SBA programs and services include the loan guaranty program, assistance in government contracting and exporting, Emerging Leaders business development program, and entrepreneurship training.
Westar to release earnings
On Feb. 22 Westar Energy, Inc. plans to release year end 2016 earnings after market close. Due to the pending transaction with Great Plains Energy, Westar Energy will no longer host a quarterly webcast and conference call.
In conjunction with the earnings release, the company plans to post on its website supplementalfinancial information related to fourth-quarter and year end 2016 performance. The materials will be available under Supplemental Materials in the Investors section of the company website at http://WestarEnergy.com.
Dealers join Massey Ferguson network in 2016
Massey Ferguson®, a global brand of AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), welcomed 20 dealerships to the Massey Ferguson compact and utility equipment (CUE) distribution network in 2016. The businesses will service and sell the full line of Massey Ferguson compact and utility tractors and attachments as well as conventional hay products.
AGCO manufactures some Massey Ferguson products in Hesston.
The surge in new CUE dealerships is the largest one-year increase in recent Massey Ferguson history. Dealers are signing on for a variety of reasons, from the product line to brand reputation and dealership service, as well as programs geared for smaller businesses.
In the case of Low Country Machinery in Pooler, Ga., market demand and a life-long passion for Massey Ferguson fueled owners Chris and Jessica Shea's decision to add the Massey Ferguson CUE line to their construction equipment business. They plan to locate Grid-Iron LLC, their Massey Ferguson dealership in Springfield, Ga., where there are many potential customers and strong brand loyalty for Massey Ferguson but no dealer currently.
"Growing up, I developed a passion for equipment of all types, and I loved going to the Springfield Massey Ferguson dealership with my dad," remembers Chris Shea. "So many people in this area had similar experiences and remember the 135, 165 or 185 tractors that their granddad owned or that they grew up on. People here want to buy Massey Ferguson equipment. We're excited about the market potential in this area and growing our business."
Dealers joining the network in 2016 hailed from 12 different states and two provinces in Canada.


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The middle school leadership group, Students Organizing Change (S.O.C.), held a food drive from January 28 to February 10. The S.O.C. chose to hold the drive from late January to early February because "the [food bank] is low this time of year," said seventh grade member Charlotte Sanford, "[they] gave out a lot of food over the holidays." The S.O.C. exceeded their goal of 500 items, collecting over 700 items from boxes in directed studies, the front office, and the peer team room. "It was very successful," said seventh grade student Hazel Scullin, one of the 30 members of the S.O.C. "Every fifty [that were brought in] would get [the Directed Study] a baked item," said seventh grade member Laura Dupuis. This tactic worked in bringing in more food, with multiple Directed Study classes donating over 50 items. Mrs. Moore-Powers's directed study collected the most items, about 112, winning themselves multiple types of baked goods. After the students collected the food, they delivered it to the Williamstown Food Bank, which serves people around the Berkshires.


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Our clambakes are great for your reception, rehearsal dinner and luncheon parties. We guarantee that every last detail is met and we are able to handle all your catering needs.
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Chapins Catering is a full service wedding and event caterer servicing Cape Cod. They can assist you in finding a unique venue, professional vendors, and assist with all your event and rental needs.
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|Three of the 'Current Challenges' facing Llandaff. Source Church in Wales
"At a meeting of the Electoral College of the Church in Wales held from February 21st to 23rd, no candidate nominated received the necessary two-thirds of the votes cast to be declared Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Llandaff.
But discretion is not always good in the Church, is it? Jeffrey John, the Dean of St Albans, has been barred from becoming a bishop in the Church in Wales, which I know is separate from the Church of England, because the other bishops have refused to do what they have done in every other case—accept what the members of the local diocese have wanted.
Let us put this into perspective. Historically, some gay people suffered for their sexuality but there are gay people and there a gay people. Most quietly get on with their lives while others constantly agitate for greater acceptance making life difficult even for people in their own community. Society has moved from a position of intolerance to tolerance and understanding to harassment by LGBT+ organisations making false accusations. This is evident in the Church. They are using the same tactics which resulted in the ordination of women as part of a liberal agenda which was supposed to grow the Church but it has had the opposite effect with a steep decline in Church attendance in England similar to that in Wales.
Thousands of men convicted of offences that once criminalised homosexuality but are no longer on the statute book have been posthumously pardoned under a new law after the successful campaign to pardon Alan Turing. Gay and lesbian people can benefit from civil partnerships but there is no gratitude, just demands for more. The sticking point for the rest of us is the sanctity of marriage which is the union of a man and a woman but opposition to same sex marriage in church is met with cries of Homophobia!
Changing Attitude which campaigns for equality in the selection, training, ordination and appointment of LGBT clergy estimate that about 10% of clergy are LGBT compared with 1.7% of the UK population who identified themselves as LGB in 2015. There is no shortage of LGBT people in congregations yet the third bullet point in the extract from 'Current Challenges' is to increase the representation and inclusion of LGBTI Anglicans. This followed by another bullet point in the text:
"To commit to ensuring a safe space within the Church and within our communities where members of the LGBTI community can be honest and open, respected and 'fully affirmed as equal disciples' (Same Sex Pastoral Letter 2016)."
Why? LGBT people are not under represented and are very vocal whereas traditional Anglicans receive no support or encouragement. Could it be that LGBT inclusion was inserted so that an openly gay candidate would fit the profile? It fits the former Archbishop's political agenda following the stitch-up which resulted in the first woman bishop being appointed in the Church in Wales to a diocese she was unsuited for.
The first bullet point includes the statement "Caring for our existing membership is important, but a radically different approach to sharing the Gospel is needed to fulfil the mission of the Church at a time of declining attendance."
That is a lie. The bishop of St Asaph has assumed responsibility for advancing and ministering to LGBT people with the addition of a chaplaincy while care for traditionalists was withdrawn when Bishop David Thomas retired in 2008. One of the challenges (the second bullet point) "To recognise and affirm the wide range of traditions across the diocese" must do just that, affirm and recognise traditionalists, many of whom are cradle Anglicans.
The outcry being orchestrated following the rejection of the Dean of St Albans by the Electoral College is disingenuous. The Church does not discriminate against celibate men in a gay civil partnership. The problem with Dr John's candidature is that he is a focus of disunity. He favours same sex marriage in Church and has twisted scripture to add credence to the LGBT campaign. Also, in the view of many Church members he appears to be yet another pawn in Archbishop Morgan's manipulation of the Church.
The first bullet point stresses that, "Caring for our existing membership is important, but a radically different approach to sharing the Gospel is needed to fulfil the mission of the Church at a time of declining attendance." [My emphasis - Ed.]
If the bench wished to demonstrate the importance of caring for existing members at a time of declining attendance they would also recognise the importance of members who have struggled to keep the faith in the face of hostility over many years. Even 'the best bishop the Church in Wales never had' was told "There is no place for you in this Church". That must change. The time is now.
With hindsight the ordination of women has benefited career opportunities at the expense of plummeting attendance. Increasing the representation and inclusion of LGBT Anglicans to throw more abuse at loyal members of the Church is not the answer.
The Church in Wales has the opportunity to begin anew. No doubt the bishops will be bombarded by the LGBT brigade to appoint Jeffrey John. They must resist. In order to stop the decline the bench must appoint a bishop from among traditionalist clergy who will restore the mystery and the holiness of the Church.
Postscript [09.03.2017]
I have received news of one consultation in which an Area Dean invited nominations provided the nominee had agreed: "We can confirm that the Assistant Bishop David Wilbourne 'would see it as a great privilege to be Bishop of Llandaff' and therefore is willing to be considered."
Readers may recall that back in 2011 it was David Wilbourne who took the view that the ordination of women would 'rid the world of homophobia, misogyny, brutalisation of women in all situations including those in war zones'. Wrong there.
Asked in a BBC Radio interview before the election process why applicants should not apply, the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon replied that anyone who wanted the job was unlikely to be suitable. That's Wilbourne out then.


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Lately, I have been doing a lot of thinking about life and mortality. I recently lost my dear cousin, TK, and have been thinking a lot about him and his legacy. I dedicate this blog post to him and the amazing impact he had on my life.
|TK during our time together in Asmara (2010).
TK is one of the most selfless, kind, reliable, tenacious, and generous people I have ever met. He would give you his last dollar, the clothes off his back, and his last bite of food. He was more concerned about helping others than himself. He would go out of his way to help you and did not mind being inconvenienced. He had big dreams and goals of traveling, continuing his education, coming to America, and accomplishing many of his ambitions. Recently, God saw it fit for him to come home. Though it is difficult to say goodbye to my dear cousin, TK, he taught me so many amazing life lessons. I am so grateful for the time we had together.
When I was in Eritrea in 2010, TK and I lived together for six months. He watched out for me, helped me navigate around town, went grocery shopping with me, cooked with me, and we had many laughs and good times together. He even got together with my friends there and was part of a surprise birthday party for me in Asmara. I am so grateful for everything that TK has done for me and my family. Most importantly, I am grateful for who TK was. His character is like no other. He truly is one in a million. To be so wise and mature at his age is astonishing. He was always showing kindness to others and sharing words of encouragement.
- I remember when I was having trouble with an administrator in Asmara in getting some important documents, It was TK who went back and forth with me to the office to help translate for me and to ensure that I was understanding everything completely.
- It was TK who picked me up pretty much every day from the orphanage in Asmara where I was volunteering to walk me to his parents house for lunch.
- It was TK who was making dinner one night despite the power outage. I was complaining of the long day, power outage, and being hungry and so I sat in the living room frustrated. TK was in the kitchen chopping up onions for dinner with only a candle lighting his view. In that moment, I said to myself, "I have no reason to complain," His actions of humility, perseverance, and resilience inspired me on a whole new level.
TK taught me so many things about life, struggles, joy, and many other things. TK was full of wisdom, hope, dreams, goodness, and light.
Below are the top #TKTaughtMe lessons:
- No matter how many times you have to start again and no matter how many times you hear, "no," never give up.
- No matter who is watching you, maintain your integrity.
- Why complain when you can be patient and have faith in God.
- When the door opens for you, don't walk...but run through it.
- Take advantage of opportunities to the fullest.
- Be patient and wait your turn. God has great things for you.
- If the door is closed, look for a window. If the window is closed, look for a a chimney. If there isn't an entrance, create one.
- Always be grateful.
- Always keep hope alive.
- Always keep God first.
|One of TK's favorite books.
One of his favorite books was Of Beetles & Angels by Mawi Asgedom. A great book about perseverance and never giving up.
TK, I know you are in heaven looking down on us. You are indeed an angel in the true definition of the word. I am grateful to have had time with you while you were here with us. I will love you always and will keep your legacy alive. The many things you taught me I will not forget. Instead, I will apply them to my life. Rest easy my dear cousin.
With you in spirit,