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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Mary Shelly's Frankentein (1994)
I enjoy classical horror literature. I've read Poe, "Dracula", and even reviewed "Frankenstein; or a Modern Prometheus" here on the blog. I also enjoy seeing how Hollywood adapts these classics to the big screen. I watched one such adaptation during "Terrorpolooza 2012"...
Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with defeating death after his mother dies during childbirth. He soon begins to experiment with dead flesh, and discovers the means by which he can create a living, breathing, being. Soon however, the consequences of his actions return to destroy all that he holds dear...
Those that I know said that "Mary Shelly's Frankenstein" was a less than spectacular movie. I try to remain open minded when I hear comments about movies, since there is always the possibility that I'd enjoy it. The difference of opinion my friend Jay (from "We Came From the Basement") and I have over the Kevin Costner movie, "The Postman" is a good example. I liked "The Postman."
There wasn't a problem with the story in this movie. The premise, and plot is strong and provides lots of opportunity for character, action, tension, suspense, and even a bit of grue.
There wasn't a problem with the characters either. They were as interesting and engaging as they original source material- well crafted, and able to keep me wanting to see what happened next.
There wasn't even any serious problems with the acting. Robert De Niro turned in an excellent performance as the Creation, bringing intellegence, dignity, and pathos to the character that is very much like the original literary version. Kenneth Branagh, while not the greatest actor, still did a decent job of portraying Victor Frankenstein's rather manic mood swings and obsession. I loved seeing John Cleese in the role of Professor Waldman- the man who puts Frankenstein on the path to his discovery. A really solid job on his part, I thought. I can't really say much about Sir Ian Holm's performance, since he go very little screen time, though I did feel he wasn't altogether in the mood for the role as Frankenstein's father. Helena Bonham Carter brought her usual quirky approach to the character of Elizabeth- Frankenstein's fiancee. I will admit though, that I seriously wished she'd appear in a movie with a less frizzy and wild hair do.
I didn't even have any serious problems with the visuals. The make-up De Niro wore as the Creation was great and credible. I want a hooded duster like the one he wore, myself- looked pretty cool. The scenic views were wonderful, and really set the tone. I liked Frankenstein's lab, but hated the staircase in the main household. The scene where Elizabeth is killed by the Creation was well done as well- a decent amount of blood to it. Her make-up later on is almost as credible as that used on De Niro, and helped create sympathy for the character's final fate.
No, what brings this movie down is the fact that it tries to be an epic like "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992), but fails. I felt that it needed to be small in scope, more personal and up close in nature. Because of that, I have to place it in The Bad.
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Inside the Castle Maze
If you have ever experienced the wonder and mystery of a castle maze you will be able to understand why they draw thousands of people each year for a visit.
There are many such mazes throughout the castles in Europe. Some of these mazes can be found in England and are open to visitors.
You can take a trip to visit one at Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent England. Another maze in Kent England is at Hever Castle, Edinbridge, and if you are Scotland bound, you can visit the maze at Cawdoe Castle, Nairnshire.
A castle maze is usually associated with the hedge type that people are most familiar with. They were constructed of several different materials. Most people are familiar with the mazes that were constructed from hedges, but the mazes could also include stone, wood, or concrete.
The hedge type maze would consist of high hedges and would vary in design. This maze was designed to serve as a labyrinth that could easily be entered but was very difficult to find the way out.
Other mazes associated with castles are the underground tunnels and rooms that often existed in castles. Again, these labyrinths were mazes within the design of the actual castle itself.
There is a lot to be speculated about the origin of these mazes, but one thing is for sure; such a maze could be strategic in the defense of the castle.
For example, the entrance of a castle was protected by the barbican which confined an approaching enemy to a long narrow front. The attackers would often find themselves amidst a maze of twists and turns that would confuse their sense of direction.
With this exterior maze, along with the maze of underground tunnels and dungeons, we can see that a castle maze held important purpose and was therefore carefully planned in a castle's design.
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Welcome to the October 2015 edition of Buzz from the Hub, the newsletter of the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR). In this issue we spotlight addressing mental health concerns in children and youth.
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Children's mental health report.
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Video | Promoting successful transitions for youth with serious mental health conditions.
This 1-hour webinar from SRI International is now available on YouTube. Learn about new findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) on factors that improve educational and employment outcomes of youth with emotional disturbance.
Spotlight on…Mental Health Resources
"Mental health" is a broad term, just as "mental illness" is. Here are several resources that let you to zero in on information and resources about specific mental disorders.
Mental health resources at the Hub.
There are many, many organizations and groups that deal with mental health. This resource page will help you find the one or ones that offer the type of assistance, intervention, or information you're seeking. You can also connect with information about mental health services in schools and where to find mental health services in the community.
Mentalhealth.gov in English and Spanish.
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What parents need to know about mental health and education | Video webinar from the Michigan PTI.
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The Steering Board
Morten Dæhlen (Chairman, University of Oslo)
Anders Ynnerman (Vice-chairman, LiU)
Juni Palmgren (KI, SU)
Gunilla Svensson (SU)
Jan Gulliksen (KTH)
Niklas Blomberg (ELIXIR)
Björn Engquist (KTH)
Mattias Sillén (SAAB)
Dan Henningson (Director, KTH)
Erik Lindahl (Co-Director, KTH)
Olivia Eriksson (SeRC Coordinator, KTH)
as adjunct members.
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Dan Henningson (Director)
Olivia Eriksson (SeRC Coordinator)
Lars Arvestad (Bioinformatics Coordinator)
Rodrigo Caballero (Climate Modeling Coordinator)
Jeanette Hellgren Kotaleski (Brain-IT Coordinator)
Jim Dowling (Parallel Software and Data Engineering Coordinator)
Lars Bergqvist (Electronic Structure Coordinator)
Philipp Schlatter (FLOW Coordinator)
Berk Hess (Molecular Simulation Coordinator)
Olof Runborg (Numerical Analysis Coordinator)
Ingrid Hotz, Tino Ebbers (Visualization Coordinator, Medical Visualization Subcommunity Coordinator)
Mark Clements (eCPC Coordinator)
The Advisory Group
Niklas Blomberg (ELIXIR)
Björn Engquist (KTH)
Wilco Hazeleger (Netherlands eScience Center)
David Jones (University College London)
Claes Lundström (Sectra)
Rob Pennington (NCSA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Mattias Sillén (SAAB Group)
Nicola Spaldin (ETH Zürich)
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10 Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2019
The CPU is the "brain" of your computer. It contains all the components that you need to get the best out of your computer. When it comes to gaming, graphics and the CPU are what gamers spend their money on. The best graphics cards for gaming offer 4K 64 fps which enhances the gameplay experience. It has its own dedicated video memory, processing unit that ensure you CPU has the high-end gaming requirements needed to really get the best out of your games.
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- 1. MSI GAMING GTX 960 4GB OC Graphics Card
- 2. EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition 8GB GDDR5X, Gaming Graphics Card
- 3. XFX RADEON 4GB DDR5 1220MHz RX 460 HDMI DVI GPU
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- 8. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition
- 9. ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition, ZT-P10800A-10P 8GB
- 10. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 High Performance GPU
- 11. ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card
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To put it in simply, this is the most crucial component of your gaming setup. Unfortunately, most new gamers overlook this aspect, and end up barely pushing 30 fps, which translates into a poor gameplay experience.
- Higher fan control for near silent gaming
- Virtual reality ready
- High performance offered by NVIDIA chipset
- Performs well
- 4K gaming is available with VR capabilities
- Automatic tuning to improve GPU
- Offers high frame rates at 1080p resolution
- Peak performance at an affordable price
- Provides immersive VR capabilities
That brings us to our question – which one should I go for? Depending on the other components of your setup, your system can either fall in the middle-of-the-road build, a high-end one or a budget setup. Just remember that no matter what choice you make you will require a good CPU to function properly.
There's no point in going for a high-end graphics when you're using an old CPU. Some other aspects you should consider when looking to buy include: noise, supplemental software, and the driver you have. We review some of the best cards for gamers you can buy taking into consideration all these aspects.
View the Best Graphics Card for Gaming, Below.
1. MSI GAMING GTX 960 4GB OC Graphics Card
Overall, the MSI GeForce GTX 970 provides high performance, superior fan control, and a stellar gaming experience and is one of the best and most affordable products for those wishing to take their overall experience to the next level.
Why We Like It
- Higher fan control for near silent gaming
- Virtual reality ready
- High performance offered by NVIDIA chipset
2. EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition 8GB GDDR5X, Gaming Graphics Card
The Nvidia GTX 1080 is the perfect for those that are happy to pay a few extra bucks for a gaming video card that promises to deliver a cinematic experience with a smooth operation, amazing colour contrasts, and reduced latency.
Why We Like It
- Performs well
- 4K gaming is available with VR capabilities
- Automatic tuning to improve GPU
3. XFX RADEON 4GB DDR5 1220MHz RX 460 HDMI DVI GPU
For those looking for the best budget GPU with all the features and capabilities to match the high priced ones, and enjoy a high definition and immersive gaming experience, then the XFX RADEON is the one for you.
Why We Like It
- Offers high frame rates at 1080p resolution
- Peak performance at an affordable price
- Provides immersive VR capabilities
- AMD LiquidVT Technology
4. ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050, 2GB GDDR5 DisplayPort Gaming Graphics Card
The Nvidia GTX 1050 Mini gives you 1080p which is great for such a reasonably priced card. Also, the super compact feature requires very little space. The GTX 1050 is a great buy and great value.
Why We Like It
- Smallest and super compact
- Most affordable in the market in GTX 1050 range
- There is no need for a PCIe Power connector
- 1080p
5. Sapphire Radeon FLEX R7 250X 1GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
The Sapphire Radeon FLEX R7 250X is the fastest one in its price range. In addition to that, the texture handling of this budget video card puts it in a different class to the opposition in its price category.
Why We Like It
- Best budget product on the market
- Fastest at this price range
- 40 texture units
- AMD Graphic processor
6. ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini ZT-P10600A-10L 6GB Super Compact Gaming GPU
For people who are using Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX PC cases, the 1060 Mini is a clear cut choice. Also, its super compact size makes it highly desirable. Overall, for mini-PC cases, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 Mini is the best choice available in the market for 1080p gaming in mini-PCs. The 1060 Mini is the best choice for size and price in this category.
Why We Like It
- Compact and VR ready
- Reasonable price
- Smooth and noise-free
- 1080p
7. XFX RX-480P8LFB6 RADEON 8GB GDDR5 1288MHZ Triple X Graphics Cards
The AMD RX 480 chipset is an ideal choice for FPS gamers. Also, the power consumption is quite low, allowing you to enjoy a seamless gaming experience for long hours at a stretch.
Why We Like It
- Up to 100 fps
- Can handle games in 4K resolution
- AMD RX 480 Chipset
- Low power consumption
8. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition
The GTX 1070 offers a top-notch gaming experience and is offered at quite an affordable price.
Why We Like It
- Superior build quality
- Easily removable back plate
- Design (cooler exhausts heat efficiently)
- 4K Resolution
9. ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition, ZT-P10800A-10P 8GB
Despite being expensive, the Nvidia GTX offers features and performance that is out of this world. So if you are a gamer who wants it all, then this is the graphic card for you.
Why We Like It
- Overclocks nicely
- Supports ultra-fast FinFET and high bandwidth with GDDR5 technology
- DirectX 12 for an efficient performance
- 1080p
10. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 High Performance GPU
Despite having a plain and rather simple look, the functions of the card compensates for what it lacks on the exterior. The GeForce Nvidia GTX is very well priced and a great budget buy.
Why We Like It
- Works well in 2-way SLI
- Easy to setup
- Silicon fab node to improve energy efficiency
- 1080p
11. ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Graphics Card
The best performance Nvidia around, it is however also one of the most expensive around too. However, those who are willing to spend as much money as they can for great performance, this is the one you're looking for.
Why We Like It
- Excellent Performance; great for high-end FPS games
- DirectCU coolers for efficient cooling
- Fantastic design and LEDs
- 1080p
Buyers Guide Questions
What is a Graphics Card?
In layman's terms, a graphics card is a piece of computer hardware which is required to produce images that one can see on a monitor. The data that a computer can understand is converted into a signal that your monitor can interpret and display. It is composed of an array of computer chips fabricated over a circuit board roughly the size of an index card. The chips have been dedicated to single tasks which leads to taking the data from the processor of the computer and converting into signals which can be understood by the monitor.
They connect to a standard motherboard slot like the PCI (Peripheral Component Interface), PCI Express or Accelerated Graphics Port. The type of slot used is responsible for the speed with which the CPU will read the information provided.
The faster the communication between it and the computer's processor, faster the data transfer and hence the better the graphics on your PC. They're also called display cards, video cards, display adapters or graphics adapters. A variety of displays use this to show images, videos, programs or animation. They are even used for 3D displays and high-end gaming from HotRate.
The graphics card might be incorporated into a slot on the motherboard which is the main part of the computer, or they might be separately plugged into the system. Multiple units of this can also be installed into the same system, and they enhance the display accordingly. The more graphic cards, the more your gameplay is enhanced.
How do Graphics Cards Work?
A graphics card is sort of an extra CPU for your computer to handle games that require extra memory which might not be possible for the CPU, or the integrated graphics to handle. In the form of a PCI card, they have a CPU-like design. The graphics cards have their own processor and their own RAM and other chipsets on their circuit board. They handle the load of the graphics displayed on the screen.
The processing unit on it is the brain of the card and is responsible for the conversion to create the graphics that you see on the screen. It generates a lot of heat, a heat sink is located just above it. They have their own RAM memory known as dedicated memory which takes the load on itself to reduce the pressure on the CPU.
The motherboard supplies power to it and how well the CPU will read the information. First of all, it creates a wire frame out of the straight lines and then fills it with the remaining pixels to create a 3D image out of it, and all of this is done very fast which is why you don't experience any frame drops in your gameplay whatsoever.
What is the Purpose of a Graphics Card?
The graphics card forms an important part of a computer. The images that you see on the monitor are made up of pixels. These are tiny dots, and there are millions of them in a single image, depending on the resolution your monitor is operating on. The order of these millions of pixels decides what you see on your monitor and your computer's central processing unit is responsible for deciding the order. The CPU needs a translator to achieve the correct order, and these act as the translator.
The whole method by which graphic card carries out this operation is complex, but its principle is plain and simple. The smoothness of the image that is shown on your monitor is dependent on the quality of the product. The colourful images that you see displayed on your computer are the ultimate output. When you click on the image, and you wait for it to open, it opens in the blink of an eye generally.
This fast conversion and transmission take place on a graphic card, and the signal is sent to the monitor which displays it, and the process is so quick that you don't even notice any lag, or distortion, or interference while playing favourite game. So, a top quality ones can ensure a seamless and enhanced enjoyable experience. The same thing holds true when it comes to watching videos or playing any high-end games.
Is a Graphics card Important?
Most think these are externally installed video cards to boost their system's performance. They are not just important, but a necessity for a gamer, so that you can see any picture displayed on your monitor. Every computer has one because it acts as a translator that converts the data from the CPU to a signal that your monitor can understand.
However, you can also consider adding another specialised card as an external add-on for your computer, to enhance its performance. This kind of externally added ones that are dedicated and focus on increasing the speed at which the CPU takes to read the data to the monitor interpretable signal which results in a seamless experience without any lags. There are a number of ways they will enhance your experience:
Gaming: If you use your computer for games, the dedicated graphic cards have the capability of producing radical performance increase in your picture quality. They have dedicated graphic processing units on them which range in both price and performance. High-end gaming requires an external graphics card. Without it, the game would show a lot of frame drops, or interference or distortion. To the best performance for hard-core games, the GPU on the graphic cards acts as another central processing unit so there is not so much strain on the main CPU. This results in better optimised and a faster experience.
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Heavy Editing Tools: To edit your massive videos or photos using Photoshop or other video editing tools, one needs to have one installed. To carry out the editing without any drops, the image or the video needs to be rendered, and if the CPU is used for rendering the heavy image, all the other processes on the computer might stop because of the heavy load on the processor. This is why these handle the editing tools too.
Multiple Monitors: Some people use multiple monitors to expand the number of display devices without having to use separate systems. If one uses integrated graphics to achieve this, the result could be catastrophic, with the images not displaying properly on all of the screens. This happens because one CPU is forced to handle the display on multiple monitors and in doing so, a considerable part of its memory gets used up. They act as a second CPU to control the displays and reduce the primary CPU power usage.
So, on the whole, to get better performance out of your computer, one needs to have an additional ones installed over and above the integrated graphics.
Are There Different Types of Graphics Cards?
These are an essential part of all computers. While your computer probably already has integrated ones, you can add external ones to your central processing unit to boost the performance of your device. It can be very daunting and confusing when deciding which one to choose, as there are quite a number of different ones available. There are two different types of cards available:
Integrated: If you have a computer that you did not assemble yourself, or just bought directly from the vendor, then most the chances are that it already has a graphics card pre-installed in its motherboard, and are known as "on board graphics". They are the default option which comes with the motherboard. When it is integrated, it refers to the relationship that it shares with the motherboard.
The integrated ones might not be a very powerful, but if you like to play low-end games then the integrated type would do the job nicely. You can also upgrade yours to enjoy high-end gaming, but for that, you need to add another card and have your CPU ignore the integrated one.
External: For carrying out regular tasks like using productivity tools such as Office or streaming videos or playing low-end games, an external ones aren't really needed, but if you want to play high-end games then it is a must have. The external ones have a lot of capabilities to enhance the performance and speed of your computer. The gamer experience is taken to a whole new level with them. They are plugged into the PCI slots on the motherboard of your CPU. The connections of the external ones with the motherboard can be accomplished in three ways:
- Peripheral component interconnect (PCI)
- PCI Express (PCIe)
If you are looking to upgrade first review what it is you will need, read about the different capabilities and what each have to offer before making the decision. A review given by a customer is important to look at too, you will quickly learn what works and what doesn't with the different CPUs on the market.
What are the best Graphic Cards Available in the Market?
The requirements differ from person to person. If you have read our reviews you will see there are many out there that will suite your needs and which you will consider the best. Your amount of high-end gaming, the memory requirement for your tasks, and your budget are the main factors to decide which graphic card you should go for. A range are available that might match all of your requirements and to choose from them, you need to consider the overall performance of the product, which can be decided by its frame rate and is measured in frames per second.
The specifications that affect the performance of the product includes the amount of memory available (MB), memory bandwidth (GB/s), clock speed (MHz), Size of the memory bus (bits), Memory clock rate (MHz) and RAMDAC speed (MHz), there are many very high end ones on the market like the Asus AMD Radeon RX-580, and the Nvidia GTX 580 Graphics Card, Gigabyte AMD Radeon RX 580 Aorus XTR 8GB GDDR5, MSI AMD Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB GDDR5, RX 580 ARMOR 8G OC MSI Radeon RX 580, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 and the eVGA GeForce GTX 580 as well as a host of others.
If you are looking for a high-end, then Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is one of the best choices available for 2019, you just have to read our review to know that you are getting quality in the GTX 1080. It is a high end card with specifications powerful enough take your games to a whole new level. With a whopping 11GB memory and clocking at 11GHz, it has a sophisticated cooling system to take care of any heating issues.
If you are looking for a low-end one to handle low end gameplays, then AMD Radeon RX 460 is the best choice to go for right now. The AMD Radeon, as we said in our review of this product is not only affordable but delivers powerful but energy-efficient performance, so that you enjoy a lag-free gameplay.
If you are looking for a mid-range ones, then Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 might be the right one for you. The Nvidia GTX 1060 has the best price to performance ratio amongst all of the ones available in the market for 2019. It is a fabulous choice for an inexpensive yet energy efficient, which will boost your gamer experience. Read our review of the Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 to get all the information you need.
Top Pick
MSI GAMING GeForce GTX 970 4GB DirectX 12 tops our list as the best available one considering its performance, memory handling capacity and your budget too. For the hard-core gamer, the MSI GTX 970 is the best choice. It offers a small design with strong fans which emit low noise and regulate the air flow to handle all of the heat generated and keep the system cool. The GTX 970 reaches a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 and can support up to 4 extra display monitors. It features the latest and revolutionary Twin Frozr V which is 17% cooler as compared to the previous generation's 12%. Through higher clock speeds and increased fan operation, your CPUs is drastically boosted for gaming. You can tell by our review that you get so many great features with the MSI GeForce that you might find it irresistible.
Premium Choice
As we said in our review, for people who are not on a budget and want to experience top of the line gaming with one of the best available in the market for 2019, the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition 8GB GDDR5X Gaming is the best choice. It uses premium materials which help in superior heat dissipation by using an advanced vapour chamber. It even supports next generation gaming technologies like VR and delivers performance three times better than the previous generation model. It has top of the line specifications and up to date features to bring the best out of your computer. This features a built-in automatic overclock tuning feature to give you overclocking features that have never been seen before. It has a ground-breaking design for totally quiet and heat controlled action, thus delivering you the best available in the market for 2019. You just have to read our review to see what this fantastic product has to offer.
Great Value
For the people who are low on budget but are looking to boost their computer's performance, the XFX RADEON 4GB DDR5 1220MHz RX 460 HDMI DVI is one of the best available in the market for 2019. The XFX RX 460 powers through the latest AAA titles in the most popular resolution on the market at 1080p. It delivers a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels, and the processor is clocked at 1120 MHz to deliver high speeds without much heat generation. It uses a passive cooling system with no fans to manage the heat dissipation. Every gamer would be happy to know that it has HDMI® 2.0b and DisplayPort™ 1.3 to support a whole new amazing generation of monitors. After you have read our review you will agree that it is the best one with tons of features available and it is budget friendly. Our review will show you that you get best quality for the best price in the Radeon 4GB.


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Crash Near Marmaduke Claims Two Lives
A three vehicle crash south of Marmaduke on Tuesday, Jan. 24, claimed the lives of two men, including a resident of the city.
According to reports from the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Highway 49, south of Marmaduke, the conditions were clear and the pavement dry at the time of the mishap.
The report indicated a 2008 Chevrolet truck, being driven northbound by David Nolen, 48, of Marmaduke, came upon another truck and struck the second vehicle in the rear. Nolen's truck then went left-of-center and collided head-on with a 2012 Ford van being driven by Stadford Mace, 29, of Edwards, Miss.
Both Nolen and Mace were killed in the collision, which closed the highway for quite some time as the vehicles and debris were removed.
The name of the third motorist was not released, and no injuries were reported.
The fatal accident was investigated by Trooper Anthony Hall of the Arkansas State Police.
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No one knows just how many lost cities there are on the shores of San Francisco Bay.
Countless Ohlone settlements are gone.
Drawbridge is a ghost town and hardly anyone can tell you where Brooklyn and San Antonio were.
And how about Little Copenhagen, Germantown and Russell City?
Now, on this one I can raise my hand.
Little Copenhagen, Germantown and Russell City were the same place at different times.
Today they are but memories buried under the steel and concrete of Hayward's industrial west side.
Only Russell City's spirit lives because it was one of the hot spots in California for the resurgence of what became known as the "West Coast Blues."
Russell City lives on in the annual Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival, held the first weekend in July. In some form, the festival has been held almost every year since 1964 when Russell City was bulldozed and the land was annexed to Hayward.
Although Russell City is remembered mostly for its African-American population and its blues clubs, it was always a diverse community of whites, Latinos and African-Americans.
The community, which was never an official city, owes its origins to the first American settler on the land, Joel Russell, who came from Maine in 1850 to find gold. But, as they say, he found his fortune in another field — the salt flats of today's Hayward.
Russell was actually a squatter on the land which he thought was public land. Instead it belonged to the Soto family which acquired it through Mexican land grants.
So Russell bought the land in 1853 with money he earned as a farmhand at the John Horner-Elias Beard ranch in nearby Mission San Jose. Russell bought 1,000 acres from the Soto family and then sold off parcels to Danish and German immigrants who developed the salt ponds, wharves and established dairies.
They prospered, and the area grew. It was known locally as Little Copenhagen and Germantown.
After the earthquake of 1906, Russell named his remaining land after himself and took out ads in East Coast newspapers proclaiming "Russell City, the new city on San Francisco Bay, the best investment in California today." He sold lots for $200.
Not all the lots sold and during the Depression, his heirs sold off the lots for $10 to $35.
The low prices attracted Mexican-Americans from Southern California, whites from the Dust Bowl and African-Americans after World War II.
The residents of Russell City worked mostly in the shipyards and the construction industry, but the community's greatest claim to fame was hosting the up-and-coming blues greats in Russell City clubs like the Front, Mrs. Alves, Pitman's Rendezvous and the Country Club.
The writer New Oralean Trotter Stone, who grew up in Russell City, described the scene: "During the 1940s, blues musicians finishing engagements at 2 a.m. in San Francisco, Oakland and Richmond would pile into cars and head for Russell City . . . There, musicians would unwind and jam until dust particles could be seen dancing in the beams of early morning sunlight squeezing through cracks in the walls of the smoke-filled 'juke joints.' The unpolished, dirt-covered, wood floors turned into a great big drum as the dancing and the tapping feet worked like drum sticks, pulsating in time to the sound of the blues."
Among the blues stars who played Russell City were Big Mama Thornton, Lowell Fulson, T-Bone Walker, Pee Wee Brown, Cool Papa Sadler, Dottie Ivory and Jimmy Witherspoon.
But, as with all things, Russell City grew old and dilapidated and the powers that be saw it as "deplorable and a disgrace," "the shame of Alameda County" and a way to make a buck as a redevelopment zone.
So, after the last 205 families and 33 single residents were sent packing, Russell City was bulldozed to make room for an industrial park like any other industrial park.
Except for the memories.
As I drove along the streets filled with silent warehouses and roaring trucks, I could hear the voice of Big Mama Thornton belting out her rendition of naughty "Little Red Rooster."
"Got a little red rooster,
And that rooster is laying…," she thundered.
Because I had the CD player on full blast.
Russell City: where the beat went on…and on
No one knows just how many lost cities there are on the shores of San Francisco Bay.


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Profitability parameter: Business owners seeking to reorganize their finance must be able to prove that the operation will generate a profit when their debts and obligations are restructured. While chapter11 reorganization may assist profitability by minimizing business expenses, the business owner confident that filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy can return them to profitability.
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Limited control over business operations: Generally, business owners who enter into a business bankruptcy continue to perform those activities that are in the "ordinary course of business." However, those activities that are not in the ordinary course of business must be approved by the Court.
Potential loss of shareholder control: If your business has shareholders, they may completely lose their position. However, in a well planned business bankruptcy, original shareholders of a corporation may be able to preserve the control of the old shareholders.
Cost: Chapter 11 is a very complicated process and is not cheap. For the vast majority of business owners a Chapter 11 reorganization is a once-in-a lifetime thing. The process should be strategically evaluated, planned and executed.
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Customer Ratings & Reviews
Turtle Beach - Ear Force D2 Stereo Headphones with Microphone for Nintendo DS Lite - Pink
Customer ratings & reviews
Great InvestmentPosted
This is a must if you have more then 1 child. Both of our girls have nintendos and they love to play them in the car. Without the headphones they argue back and forth about the noise level of each others game systems. This solved the problem and now we can enjoy the ride!!
I would recommend this to a friend
The headphones are great . My kids play their DS in their room and talk at the same time ! This is the best thing I bought them so far.To bad you can't get them in stores.
I would recommend this to a friend
I heard alot of good reviews and BadPosted
I heard alot of good reviews about how its designed and fit and bad ones about how it breaks down... Just bought it for my nephews birthday thats going to be in May Hope it doesnt break so Its not wasted money
I would recommend this to a friend
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This mic/headphone is sweat the reason I like it is because you can talk and listen without disturbing other people.
I would recommend this to a friend
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the ds turtle beachs are a peace of shiza if you dont believe me then get them
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The Significance Of Using Real Estate Agent In La Jolla When Purchasing A Home
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some people use the internet to search for La Jolla homes for sale which is not valid as engaging realtors in La Jolla who are conversant with the market and can present to you the best results. La Jolla real estate market is characterized by many individuals who are searching for a home to buy thus the need to hire a realtor is La Jolla who can assist you in identifying the right property. La Jolla realtors can assess your situation and the things which you require for your dream home, and they can sort through all the available options to show you the homes which are within your range in terms of price and your preferences. Make sure that you are dealing with a local realtor in La Jolla rather than hiring a professional who does not understand La Jolla market well as the local experts are conversant with the what you are searching for regarding a house for sale.
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On December 18, The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO) announced that it entered into a purchase agreement pursuant to which certain subsidiaries of Mallinckrodt plc will acquire The Medicines Company's global portfolio of three hemostasis products—RECOTHROM® Thrombin topical (Recombinant), PreveLeak™, and RAPLIXA™ (fibrin sealant)—for a total potential consideration of up to $410 million.
The WilmerHale team representing The Medicines Company was led by Partner Joe Conahan and included Senior Associate Michael Welhouse and Associate Mark Nylen (corporate), as well as Partners Steve Barrett (IP), Robert Burke (tax), Scott Kilgore (labor and employment), Bruce Manheim (regulatory), Hartmut Schneider and Special Counsel Jeffrey Ayer (antitrust).
The formal press release can be found on www.themedicinescompany.com.


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Apart from the uber-cool beaches at Koh Samui, there is a variety of things you can indulge in while you are there. You can read more about the things to do in my other posts (post 1 and post 2) Thailand is famous for its temples and shrines, and visiting one of them was definitely on my list. I ended up visiting 2. I am not a religious person but I love the atmosphere and vibe of the religious places. In this post, I am sharing some pictures clicked at Wat Plai Laem and Wat Phra Yai Temple. Both of …
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Thailand(2): Angthong National Marine Park
It was Prateek's birthday and we couldn't have celebrated the day any better. As soon as we arrived at the hotel (Day 1), I started looking out for Tour Packages from Koh Samui for the particular day. There were several options like Island hoping, Fishing, Picnic, Zeep Tour, Wildlife tour, Jungle Tour etc and I zeroed down on Samui Island Tour (Samui to Angthong National Marine Park). The day's itinerary looked very promising and included several activities like Sea Kayaking, Snorkelling, Hiking, Swimming and not to mention, a sumptuous lunch and unlimited snacks. It was my gift to the birthday …
Thailand (1) – A Photo Tribute to Koh Samui
Thailand (1) – A Photo Tribute to Koh Samui
By the time the boarding gate was open for travelers flying to Koh Samui, the sun rose high up in the sky and so did our excitement level. It was an hour long flight from Bangkok to Samui (the 2nd largest island of Thailand) and within minutes of take-off, we are flying over the turquoise green sea with numerous feathers of white clouds occasionally blocking the view. We are talking all the way, sometimes about our journey from Delhi to Bangkok and sometimes about our expectations of the island we are about to step in.


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- Include albums from 2007 that I purchased after the year was over, and hence didn't include in the original list;
- Factor in grower albums which didn't hit me initially, but over time have revealed their hidden charms;
- Factor in [shrinker?] albums which I thought were pretty impressive albums originally, but over time have become boring or shown to lack considerable depth to keep them interesting to listen to.
- Radiohead - In rainbows
- The Arcade Fire - Neon bible
- The Good, the Bad & the Queen - self titled
- Spoon - Ga ga ga ga ga
- Crowded House - Time on earth
Robert Wyatt - Comicopera
Joe Henry - Civilians
Sunset Rubdown - Random spirit lover
Ben Harper - Lifeline
Patrick Wolf - The magic position
Von Südenfed - Tromatic reflexxions
Josh Pyke - Memories & dust
Levon Helm - Dirt farmer
PJ Harvey - White chalk
(I also purchased the excellent Death proof soundtrack which was released in 2007, but is ineligible for inclusion in the new list because it's a compilation made up entirely of previously-released material.)
So, do any of these more recently purchased albums (or indeed the albums which I included in my cutting room floor post of 2007) cause the line-up to change?
Robert Wyatt's Comicopera is a very difficult avant-garde listen which lives up to its name, as it is structured like an opera in 3 parts. Opening with its two most accessible tracks (The beautiful cover Stay tuned, and gorgeous duet Just as you are) is an interesting technique to reel the listener in, but there are very few islands of accessibility on the rest of the album (A beautiful peace is a notable exception). The last 5 songs aren't even in English, which is supposed to be symbolic of Wyatt's disillusion with Western culture. To sum it up: an intensely challenging avant-folk opera summing up the performer's thoughts on the Bush years. Some more melody may have helped here; it may grow on me one day, but hasn't yet.
Joe Henry is quite a renowned record producer who has also released a few solo albums of his own, with Civilians being his most recent release. I first heard about this album when I read a raving 5-star review of it in The Age. I picked it up shortly after, and it's a very solid album overall. The music is tight, the lyrics are meaningful, and it strikes a nice balance between depth and accessibility. My only gripe with this album is that it could have done with a little more diversity in its sound to keep it interesting; after almost an hour some of the songs tend to blend into each other. Highlights are the introspective Parker's mood and lovely closer God only knows (not related to the classic Beach Boys song with the same name).
Sunset Rubdown are the spin-off band of Spencer Krug, better known as one of the founding members of Wolf Parade. Where Wolf Parade are more grounded in the mainstream part of alternative indie-pop, Sunset Rubdown is the much more progressive and challenging outfit. Many listeners have raved about their 2nd album Random spirit lover; I have tried to get into it, but with the exception of a few tracks (the gorgeous Stallion), this album is a bit too over-the-top for me.
I have already talked about Ben Harper's excellent album Lifeline in my 2008 musical discoveries post, so no need to repeat myself here. Needless to say I was very impressed with this one.
The jury is still out on the remaining 5 albums, as I haven't had them for long enough. Here's a quick summary of my impressions at the moment:
The magic position - Upbeat chamber-pop with some soft moments thrown in for good measure. This reviewer compared it to David Bowie's Hunky dory which is kind of appropriate in its feel, but he has big shoes to fill to live up to that classic.
Tromatic reflexxions - Mark E. Smith (The Fall) ranting over techno beats. Not quite my taste in music, and if Mark E. Smith wasn't involved I wouldn't have purchased it. The rhinohead is a fine song, though.
Memories & dust - Critically acclaimed effort from Josh Pyke, a popular Australian singer-songwriter. There's more melodies here than you can throw a shoe at, but needs a few more listens before I can comment more on it. Enjoyable nevertheless.
Dirt farmer - the latest solo album by Levon Helm, the sole American in the legendary Canadian group The Band, this is an album made entirely of folk covers and standards. His voice is a long way away from his glory days with The Band, but there's some really beautiful moments on this one.
White chalk - I have only given this one listen so far. Very different from her last 2 albums, this is brooding, minor-key, piano-based gothic music. Not your upbeat party album, but I'm hoping the melodies will shine through on subsequent listens.
So...where does this leave my top 5 albums of 2007 list? Well I'm happy to say that in this particular case, my original list top 5 list has stood the test of time and I will not be updating it.
If I were to extend it to a top 10, it would look a little bit like this:
- Radiohead - In rainbows
- The Arcade Fire - Neon bible
- The Good, the Bad & the Queen - self titled
- Spoon - Ga ga ga ga ga
- Crowded House - Time on earth
- Ben Harper - Lifeline
- Gruff Rhys - Candylion
- Joe Henry - Civilians
- Manic Street Preachers - Send away the tigers
- The Shins - Wincing the night away
It's a few weeks late now, but happy new year! Hope you have a great 2009.


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Upholstery by Pia St John
I studied contemporary fine art at Central St. Martins College of Art & Design where my practice used textiles, and later the City & Guilds courses at London Metropolitan University taught me the beautiful old trade of upholstery. All upholsterers love chairs; they are as interesting on the inside as they are on the outside, and can be as beautiful. I'm a jobbing upholsterer working in north London, and my own chairs, which lean towards artwork have appeared in exhibitions, magazines, advertising, for the theatre and as shop fixtures.
|Rabbit Chair in off-white
mohair velvet by Pia St John
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John Boyd horsetail piping
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I was reading a story about the making of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launch video (released in November 2011) last night and was struck by the article's gushing tone and high level of corporate BS. The story was in FAST COMPANY a trade site for advertising, so really, what did I expect?
This was the set up:
The launch campaign centers on a 90-second trailer based on the veteran/newbie premise, starring Sam Worthington and Jonah Hill and directed by Peter Berg. The film begins with Hill (Get Him to The Greek, Superbad, Moneyball) bumbling through a burned-out New York war zone, with Worthington (Avatar, Clash of the Titans) as the battle-hardened foil.Inoffensive enough, but I was particularly taken by these paragraphs:
Berg, whose action credits include Hancock, The Kingdom, and the upcoming Battleship, was the immediate choice for director, and he joined the production before the actors came on board. "We selected him first and foremost for his way of telling stories--his action is visceral and raw. We were dealing with very in-depth understanding of weapons and explosions. He's comfortable with all of that. He's also great with talent--that was icing."Yeah, there's a whole bunch of smoke here and guess where they're blowing it?
After going through gun training, Hill handled the action sequences like a pro, says Cole. "He had to bring the moments of levity to it; it's tough to get that right tonally while there's smoke and things blowing up around you."
This style of reporting on movie-making has been a standard in "entertainment journalism" for the last thirty years. It's a rigid formula that all but cancels out any extraneous non-awesome, off-brand blabber; the director has vision; the cast is amazing; the crew is the most professional ever assembled. But seriously, they're bigging up the fact that Jonah Hill learnt how to handle action and fight choreography on the green-screen set of the 90 second trailer for the latest iteration of Call Of Duty?
The last time I experienced this feeling was watching Baz Luhrmann explain the story behind the making of his 2004 Chanel No. 5 commercial with Nicole Kidman and Rodrigo Santoro
"She finds herself in this very serene place. She feels she has has escaped from the responsibility–from the mythical fortress of the metropolis we see in the distance, beyond this huge bridge..."Mr Trivia


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When it comes to embossed metal plates, you will find that there are a few customization options you can tap in order to create the best kind of tags for your business and needs. These customization options allow you to tweak your tags in such a way that you get exactly what you want for your many requirements. What are these options? Here are some of them:
Material Type – there are many different kinds of metals for you to choose from when it comes to embossed metal plates and most of the ones that are being offered by manufacturers are metals that are tarnish and rust proof. This is to ensure that your tags last a long time. The choices you have include aluminum, brass, and bronze but the most popular choice is stainless steel. This is because stainless steel is deemed as one of the most durable metal options for this particular tag.
Size of Tag – of course, one of the things you need to choose for your embossed metal tag is the size of the tag itself. These can be as big as the stamping die will allow it to be, since these tags have to be marked with a custom die that will be made for your embossed plates. These custom dies are also made out of metal and have a male and a female part which are then used to stamp the design on your tag while the metal is being heated up.
Design of the Tag – this is one of the more important aspects of the tag since this is where your brand and ideas come in. These tags can carry your brand, decorative designs, and even information about your company. As long as these can be incorporated into the custom die used to create these tags, you can make embossed tags with many different design elements on them.
Inked or As Is – these tags can also have some color on them or can remain as is, with a metallic look that some people like. These can be inked in to give the details and information on the tag more definition, with those that carry company brands and logos being colored to match the exact colors that are used for these things. You can also have a combination of inked and as is, with some parts being painted in and other parts showing the metal being used for the tag.
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Cloud computing is nothing but running computer/network applications that are hosted on a different servers using simple user interface or application format. It is a comprehensive solution which is delivered as a service. Cloud is a network of servers. An application running in a cloud is called as webApp.
Important characteristic of cloud are
- Self-Service based on demand – Provisioning or de-provisioning of computing resources based on demand automatically without any manual steps.
- Global network access – Computing facilities can be accessed from anywhere in the world provided there is Internet connection. Can also be accessed using various clients such as laptop, smartphones, tablets, desktops etc.
- Resource pooling – Many resources can be pooled together irrespective of the physical location. Cloud providers achieve this by having their data-centers installed globally in various locations.
- Rapid elasticity – Dynamically increasing the infrastructure based on the demand. Say for example your website hits a huge traffic on weekends then more servers can be added without causing any small glitch to the service.
- Pay-on-the-go – User only pays for the resources utilized.
Cloud Deployment Models
- Private Cloud – This cloud infrastructure as the name suggests is private and is owned by the organization. They can be either on-site or off-site. They are usually behind company firewall
- Public cloud – This cloud infrastructure is public. It is accessible by anyone who is willing to pay the cloud provider for the service.
- Community Cloud – This cloud infrastructure is owned by multiple organizations.
- Hybrid Cloud – Any combination of above defined cloud deployment models.
Key benefits of public cloud storage
- Disaster recovery
- Centralized data management
- Cost saving
Operational Benefits of public cloud
- Scalability
- Flexibility
- Managing data growth
Main Service models of cloud computing
- Software as a service (SAAS) – Applications hosted by the cloud provider are accessed through any client such as smartphones, laptops etc. This can also be used to host one's enterprise application. SAAS application are accessed using a web browser.
- Platform as a Service (PAAS) – The cloud provider provides a platform and environment to develop , manage and run web applications by providing the required infrastructure for developing and launching the application.
- Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) – Provides virtualized computing resources like virtual machines, physical servers, storage etc.
Advantages of cloud computing
- Cost Saving – No need any capital investment on infrastructure, software and license. This in turn reduces the operational cost such as power bill, air-conditioning, administration cost etc. Pay only for the services used.
- Reliability – High availability and zero downtime is taken care of as this is taken care of by the cloud provider.
- Manageability – all kind of management , right from infrastructure, software etc is taken care by the provider.
- Flexibility – Can engage developers globally as the service is up 24/7.
- Increased Productivity – More work done in less time. Increased productivity in turn saves project cost.
Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
- Security – Sophisticated Security model should be provided by the provider.
- Vendor Lock-in – Shifting from one vendor to another is not possible now. May lead to interoperability issues across service providers.
- Limited control – As the cloud providers are offering the service they have more control.
- Downtime.