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Yesterday Linden Lab announced a major series of new initiatives aimed at improving the overall SL experience. The announcement came via a Tools and Technology blog post, which covers the initiatives in great detail. These focus on four main areas of activity, one of which is directly related to hardware and infrastructure, and the remaining three are focused on the platform itself and are grouped under the Shining project banner.
The hardware / infrastructure element of the work is described thus:
This year, Linden Lab is making the single largest capital investment in new server hardware upgrades in the history of the company. This new hardware will give residents better performance and more reliability. Additionally, we are converting from three co-locations to two co-locations. This will significantly reduce our inter-co-location latency and further enhance simulator performance.
The Shining project is something that is already known to many SL users – especially those who attend some of the User Group meetings. It is perhaps most famously associated with the Lab's work on the Viewer rendering code, removing outdated functions and calls no longer supported in modern graphics systems (most notably Nvidia) and improving graphics handling overall. Shining has also been responsible for other incremental improvements to issues around streaming objects and avatars.
Under the new initiative, Shining is split into three core performance projects.
Project Sunshine: One of the biggest complaints from users in SL is related to avatar rezzing. This can appear slow, and usually manifests in avatars remaining grey for periods of time, or in skin and system clothes remaining blurry (see right) – and at its worst, result in a user changing their avatar's outfit – but others either seeing the avatar still dressed in the previous outfit or naked. Collectively, these issues are known as "bake fail" and are the result of the Viewer having to do all the compositing of avatar textures locally, then sending the results to the SL servers, which then send the information back to the simulator the avatar is in to be accessed by other Viewers in the same simulator.
Under Project Sunshine, to precis the blog post, much of this work is moved server-side, using a new, dedicated server, the Texture Compositing Server, which is separate to the simulator servers. This effectively allows all the "heavy" communications and calculations work relating to avatar texture calculations to performed within LL's servers and across their own internal network, removing the reliance upon the Viewer and on Viewer / server communications which are outside of LL's control.
Object Caching & Interest Lists: This is intended to directly address another common request from users: improving how the Viewer handles local object caching. This effectively means that once the Viewer has information relating to a specific region, and providing the information is still valid (i.e. there have been no changes to objects that the Viewer already has cached), then it will no longer need to re-obtain that information from the server. Only "new" or "changed" data needs to be streamed to the Viewer. This should mean that on entering a previously visited region, the Viewer should immediately be able to start rendering the scene (rather than requesting a download from the server), while simultaneously requesting any "updates" from the server through a comparison of UUID information and timestamps.
HTTP Library: The final aspect of Shining's three-phase approach is to improve the underpinning HTTP messaging that are crucial to simulator / simulator and simulator / Viewer communications (and thus key to the other elements of Shining) through the implementation of "modern best practices in messaging, connection management, and error recovery".
Overall, Shining will be tackling some of the major causes of Viewer-side lag and user frustration in dealing with avatar bake fail and the complexity and wastefulness of scene rendering that is encountered when moving around SL.
No definitive time frames for the improvements have been forthcoming with the announcements – and this is understandable; there's a lot to be done and matters are complex enough that LL will want to proceed with minimal disruption to the grid and to users. Doubtless, more information will be made available as becomes known through the LL forums and (possibly more particularly) via the relevant User Groups.


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NEW YORK — Dick Smith, the Oscar-winning "Godfather of Makeup" who amused, fascinated and terrified moviegoers by devising unforgettable transformations for Marlon Brando in "The Godfather" and Linda Blair in "The Exorcist" among many others, has died. He was 92.
Smith, the first makeup artist to win an Academy Award for lifetime achievement, died Wednesday night in California of natural causes. His death was confirmed to The Associated Press by the president of the Make-up Artists and Hairstylists Guild, Sue Cabral-Ebert, who declined to give further details.
"Our lives have been blessed by our father's steadfast love and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind words in remembrance of him," Smith's sons, David and Douglas Smith, said in a statement.
Widely regarded as the master in his field, Smith helped pioneer such now-standard materials as liquid foam latex and make special effects more realistic and spectacular. He was also known and loved for his generosity, whether exchanging letters about his craft with a teenage J.J. Abrams or mentoring future Oscar-winner special effects artist Rick Baker, who in 2011 presented Smith his honorary statuette.
"He took makeup to a whole new level; it's unbelievable what this man has done," Baker, whose own credits include "Men in Black" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, said at the ceremony. "His work inspired a whole generation of up and coming artists."
With Smith on hand, the middle-aged Brando was transformed into the jowly patriarch Vito Corleone, the teenage Blair into a scarred and wild-eyed demon, and William Hurt into a mass of protoplasm for "Altered States."
Smith and Paul LeBlanc shared an Oscar in 1985 for their work on "Amadeus," for which Smith spent hours each day turning 44-year-old F. Murray Abraham into an elderly man as Mozart's rival Antonio Salieri.
"Dick Smith is the best makeup man in the world," Abraham, himself an Oscar winner for "Amadeus," later said. "Once I looked into a mirror, at my face, I felt like it was completely convincing."
Smith also fashioned a mohawk out of a plastic cap and chopped up hair for Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver" and created breasts out of foam rubber for Katherine Ross in "The Stepford Wives." Through foam latex and a newly flexible kind of false eyelashes, Smith managed to capture extreme old age in "Little Big Man," which starred Dustin Hoffman, in his mid-30s at the time, as a centenarian claiming he had survived the Battle of Little Big Horn.
"Even when the characters were fantastically weird, I always tried to make them believable," Smith told the Washington Post in 2007. "Actors have to feel like they are the person they are portraying."
Before breaking through in Hollywood, he was among the first great makeup artists for television. Smith headed NBC's makeup division from 1945 to 1959, using soldered wire to create a panther mask for a then-unknown Eva Marie Saint and slushed-in latex to enhance the nose of Jose Ferrer for "Cyrano de Bergerec."
In the 1960s, his experience turning Jonathan Frid into a 100-plus-year-old vampire for the series "Dark Shadows" helped prepare him for "Little Big Man." His other notable aging projects included Walter Matthau for "The Sunshine Boys" and Hal Holbrook for the 1967 TV special "Mark Twain Tonight!" for which Smith won a Primetime Emmy. Holbrook and Matthau were among those who participated in a 1991 TV documentary about Smith.
A native of Larchmont, N.Y., Smith described himself as an introvert with little interest in special effects until spotting an instructional manual while attending Yale University. He became so obsessed that he made himself up as the Hunchback of Notre Dame, scaring his classmates. He later turned up at a screening of "Frankenstein" as the title character.
After school and serving in the Army, he acted on his father's advice and took a chance on television. One of his early assignments was applying makeup to Democratic Party leaders at the 1948 national convention.
Out of all the praise he received, Smith liked to cite a compliment paid by Laurence Olivier, whom Smith worked on for a 1959 TV production of "The Moon and Sixpence." Olivier's character was based on the painter Gauguin, who died of leprosy. Smith never forgot Olivier's response after he completed making up the actor. "'Dick, it (the makeup) does the acting for me,'" Olivier told him.


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Officers of Delta Pi work collaboratively with the advisor and the secretary of Academic Affairs, to plan and perform the ritual of induction. At the induction ceremony, new members receive the society's pin and an honor cord to be worn at graduation. Induction of new members into the society occurs each November.


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When you look in the mirror, do any of these terms spring to mind:blotchy, patchy, irritated,red-facedsplotchy
and ? If so, you're probably one of the millions of women who suffer from sensitive skin, a term used to describe heightened reactions to irritants, often ingredients commonly used in skin-care products. The results can vary from hives to extreme swelling — in a word — seemingly at will.
Unfortunately, there's no simple treatment to make it go away, but Dr. Jeannie Leddon, dermatologist at Colorado's Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology, suggests "trial and error" to pinpoint which products make your complexion red and irritated.
"For example, some women who've simply accepted that they were born with reddish skin — a so-called ruddy complexion — don't know that their nightly cleanser might be the problem," she says.
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Leddon recommends choosing hypoallergenic products that are designed specifically for sensitive and allergy-prone skin, but just because they're hypoallergenic, doesn't mean those products don't contain things that you might react to.
Common irritants contained in many skin cleansers include parabens, also known as para-hydroxybenzoic acids, and solvents such as propylene glycol and ethanol. If your skin is sensitive, stay away from products that contain fragrances, artificial coloring, and harsh antibacterial chemicals. By the same token, watch out for products labeled "unscented."
"In many cases, 'unscented' doesn't mean it has no scent — it means it contains an ingredient that masks the product's scent. It can still cause irritation for sensitive skin," says Leddon.
Things to Remember
Any outbreaks of eczema — rough, scaly patches — should be seen by a dermatologist because it could be an indicator of a more serious reaction, and you'll need a prescription-strength lotion to make it go away.
Also, it's possible to develop sensitivity to products over time. Something you used in your teens may suddenly start to irritate you in your 30s. Particularly as we age, our body's ability to tolerate different chemicals can shift and change.
Dermatologists can also do patch tests to see if you've developed intolerance for particular ingredients, says Dr. Leddon. Once an irritant has been identified, doctors can pull up a national database and get a list of all products on the market that contain that element, making it easy for you to eliminate cleansers and moisturizers you should not buy.
Everyone's skin is different, acknowledges Dr. Leddon, but that doesn't mean the red-faced are doomed to a Technicolor life.
"There's help out there for everybody," she stresses.


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The thunder of Zeus be upon you, O mortals! Blue war shall be waged on Greenpeace! For I am Poseidon, the great azure god, and my appeal is far greater than They of the Many Beards and Ponytails!
I grow weary of your foolishness, mortals. You same creatures who once recognized me as your most terrible god now live in a prison of fear and reason known as environmental activism.
'Over eighty percent of the ocean's big fish are gone,' you pitifully lament at your poorly attended meetings over Styrofoam cups of stale coffee. 'Overfishing threatens the balance and plenty of the ecosystem,' you wail at disinterested passers-by as you clutch at your clipboards. 'The glaciers are melting faster than even the most pessimistic models have projected,' you tell people shrilly at dinner parties as you munch on the meatless side dishes forced into service as a main course.
O you fickle fools! Can you not comprehend the emptiness of your grassroots struggle? You once believed me to be the master of your fates. Now you believe that you know better, even as the seas rise furiously around you.
Your faith is misplaced, mortals. This rigorous process of scientific inquiry allied with a solemn respect for nature only serves to anger me further. There shall be no peace. I desire no peace. I shall reclaim my fame though war—publicity war!
And when all your greens have turned blue, and your men are weeping, and your women are awkwardly consoling them with guilty disgust in their hearts, you shall know that I am the greatest of all celestial celebrities.
I am forgotten, mortals, but not dead. I shall be publicized, I shall be worshipped, and I shall be remembered!


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Dunn's homer lifts White Sox over Orioles
Adam Dunn thought pitcher Jose Quintana deserved better than another no-decision in a defeat, so he did with his bat what he had failed to do with his glove.
Dunn made up for a critical eighth-inning error by hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
Dunn connected with one out against Tommy Hunter (3-2). The previous inning, Dunn misplayed a grounder by Matt Wieters, paving the way for the tying run to score and depriving Quintana of his first victory since May 21.
"The way Q pitched and how that inning went down, it was good any way we could to get a win," Dunn said.
Quintana struck out a career-high 11 in seven innings. He allowed two hits and retired his last 13 batters.
Reliever Addison Reed (2-0) wound up with the win.
Dunn's home run was his 23rd this year. He has batted .272 in June and July after a .156 average in April and May.
"I think that it's probably a little bit of everything," he said about his turnaround. "The things we've been working on since spring training just kind of paying off now."
"Like I said from Day One, I've felt pretty good all year. Just wasn't getting any results. Now it seems like I'm swinging at a little better pitches and putting some good wood on it," he said.
Dunn also singled in a run to help Chicago take a 2-0 lead in the sixth.
"He's dangerous any time he goes up there. But again, just the quality of the at-bats is great to see," Chicago manager Robin Ventura said.
Quintana was locked in from the start.
"The beginning of the game I felt I had really good control and I felt I'm really going to be able to do some things," he said a translator. "That's s what led to me striking out so many batters."
Quintana seemed as if he would get the elusive victory after the sixth. Alex Rios broke up a scoreless tie with an RBI single and Dunn followed with an RBI single off Orioles starter Zach Britton.
Baltimore scored twice in the eighth off reliever Nate Jones, one on Dunn's error and the other on Nick Markakis' sacrifice fly.
Quintana said the no-decision didn't bother him. His previous strikeout high was eight, set against Texas on July 5, 2012.
"Those are things you can't control," he said. "The most important thing to me is that the team wins. The best thing that I can do for the team is give the team a quality start, give the team the opportunity to win and give a quality outing."
Britton struck out three, walked one and gave up six hits over seven innings in his longest stint of the season.
"Both guys pitched real well," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "There was only going to be a small margin of error. We were fortunate to push over a couple there out of their bullpen."
"Quintana was tough. I mean, that was solid. I can see why they're so high on him. He's been pitching well for them. They've got a lot of good young pitchers but Zach matched him for the most part," he said.
Dunn decided the game by connecting on a curveball.
"It's a pitch you don't want to throw to him," Hunter said. "I would like to bury it. There were a couple righties coming up right after him."
NOTES: Ventura said RHP Jake Peavy, on the disabled list since June 6, will throw Friday. Ventura said he doesn't expect Peavy to return from his broken rib until after the All-Star break. ... Baltimore signed South Korean LHP Jung-Hyun Yoon. He is slated to report to the Orioles' spring training complex in Sarasota to be evaluated for assignment within their system. ... The sixth inning has become a nemesis for Britton, who had given up a .643 batting average in sixth innings coming into the contest and then allowed two more runs. ... The starting time for the White Sox-Orioles game on Sept. 7 game in Baltimore has been moved to 1:05 p.m. from 7:05 p.m. Baltimore RHP Miguel Gonzalez (6-3, 3.77) starts Friday night at New York against Ivan Nova (2-2, 4.63) of the Yankees. The White Sox play at Tampa Bay Friday night, with Dylan Axelrod (3-4, 4.57) facing Jeremy Hellickson (7-3, 4.90).


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Nokia Symbian based phones have a terrible IMAP support. If you have IMAP server of your own, you only have two options
- Use "Nokia Messaging" which means you receive your emails via Nokia servers (similar to blackberry) and it'd not be your phone but nokia servers which would connect to your IMAP server and push mails to your phone. This works better, but then you're giving your details to Nokia, and could be a privacy issue for some.
- Use the in-built IMAP client. This would mean you don't have a 'push' email, but a check interval of 5 minutes. Not awesome.
Following is one more way to set to use IMAP via the Nokia Mail for Exchange client, and you don't need to have any Microsoft Exchange setup.
- You need to be running an IMAP server.
- There's an open source PHP based software called "z-push" which allows activesync connectivity and has IMAP backend, which means you can use it to 'sync' your phones using the Nokia Mail for Exchange client.
- You need Apache web server with php5 and php5-imap support where z-push would be setup.
- You download and configure z-push.
- You configure your phone settings, and then use Nokia Mfe client to connect to your IMAP server and thus have "push" functionality.
- An IMAP server is running with SSL support with self-signed certificates (I used dovecot), which has usernames as 'email@example.com' format.
- You have Apache with PHP5 and php-imap support. On ubuntu/debian you can install it using apt-get install php5-imap.
- Nokia Mail For Exchange supports only a single account on a phone. So if you have multiple email accounts to be synced, bad luck.
- It was tested on a Nokia E6 running Symbian Anna. Your setup may vary or could be different.
Server side setup
- Download z-push from Source Forge http://z-push.sf.net ; I used version z-push-1.5.4RC-705.tar.gz.
- Extract it in a suitable location, for example, /var/www/z-push
- You can refer to the INSTALL document too for more information inside the z-push extracted files.
- Make the 'state' directory web server user writable. So do chown www-data.www-data state or chmod 777 state.
- Configure z-push. We will modify the following
$BACKEND_PROVIDER = "BackendIMAP"; // ************************ // BackendIMAP settings // ************************ define('IMAP_SERVER', 'localhost'); define('IMAP_PORT', 993); define('IMAP_OPTIONS', '/ssl/novalidate-cert'); define('IMAP_DEFAULTFROM', 'domain'); define('IMAP_SENTFOLDER', 'Sent'); define('IMAP_USE_IMAPMAIL', false);
- So that the "Sender Name" when sending out email works well, there's a IMAP_DEFAULTFROM setting, which didn't work too well in my case, so I modified the backend file to display the "Sender's Name" correctly in the format Firstname Lastname <email@example.com>. The following changes were done in backend/imap.php
# Added the following lines in the section below # $v = "$this->_domain <$this->_username>"; # $envelopefrom = "-f$this->_username"; if ($k == "from") { if (trim($v)) { $changedfrom = true; $v = "$this->_domain <$this->_username>"; $envelopefrom = "-f$this->_username"; } elseif (! trim($v) && IMAP_DEFAULTFROM) {
- In Apache configuration, I have SSL setup. So in the configuration file for the SSL, I specified an alias as under
Alias /Microsoft-Server-ActiveSync "/var/www/z-push/index.php"
- Restart Apache and your z-push is ready.
Client side/phone setup
- Now that the server side setup is ready, we'll configure the phone.
- You can enter the settings as per the requirements while configuring the Mail For Exchange client.
- The "domain" would be your full name (as you wish to display when you send someone an email).
- That's all. Sync it and you're ready to go!
- To enable debug logs, create a file debug.txt in the z-push directory and assign it web server user writeable privileges. For example:
cd /var/www/z-push touch debug.txt chown www-data.www-data debug.txt # or; chmod 777 debug.txt
- You may want to experiment with the IMAP_OPTIONS by referring to http://php.net/imap_open
- Your 'Sent' items folder could be different. You may want to keep it blank (the default).


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Photographer Jade Beall is determined to show women that bodies — our bodies, in whatever stage of life — are stunning. "A Beautiful Body project," she writes of her most recent venture, "is a movement of women coming together to tell their stories and celebrate their ever-changing bodies so that future generations of women can live free from self-suffering." Her new book of photographs, "The Bodies of Mothers," comes out on Mother's Day, May 11, 2014.
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Withey scores 17 points as No. 1 seed Kansas holds off Western Kentucky 64-57 in NCAA tourney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeff Withey scored 17 points and top-seeded Kansas struggled to put away scrappy Western Kentucky in a 64-57 victory Friday night that avoided what would have been the biggest upset on a day full of them in the NCAA tournament.
The Jayhawks (30-5), flummoxed by the Hilltoppers' full-court pressure, trailed 31-30 at halftime. Kansas eventually built an 11-point lead in the second half, but couldn't put Western Kentucky away until Ben McLemore's two foul shots with 11 seconds left in the game.
McLemore and Travis Releford scored 11 each for the Jayhawks (30-5), who wearily advanced to play No. 8 seed North Carolina and former coach Roy Williams in the South Regional on Sunday.
Jamal Crook scored 13 points and T.J. Price had 12 for the Hilltoppers (20-16), who would have made history by becoming the first No. 16 seed to upend a No. 1 seed in the tournament.


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Most true stories must be scripted to be fascinating by Hollywood standards. There are rare occasions when poetic license isn't necessary to separate scripted movie from dry documentary. "42," the recently-released film about Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, didn't need poetic license. Robinson was that strong-willed and bright. He was that brilliant an athlete. He was every bit the great American hero portrayed in the movie. Racism was just that prevalent in this country in the late 1940s, when Robinson broke the color barrier in America's Pastime. Dodgers' general manager Branch Rickey was that courageous signing Robinson, and that smartly calculating in breaking him into the major leagues. It wouldn't be Hollywood without a great love story, would it? And the one between Jackie and Rachel Robinson was that idyllic. She is that beautiful and dignified. Robinson's life, however, was far broader than the roughly two-year span of the movie. Nor was he alone in his effort to break color barriers. Robinson became an executive for a coffee company after leaving baseball. He was conservative politically in many of his views, but staunchly independent about offering his support. He supported Richard Nixon for president in 1960, but became a disillusioned and outspoken critic of him. He had diabetes and aged rapidly during the 1960s. He suffered great tragedy when his first-born son, who had struggled with drug addiction and was wounded in the Vietnam War, was killed in a traffic accident at 24 in 1971. There is a touching scene in the movie in which Robinson talks to that son at the hospital upon his birth. At the 1972 World Series, Robinson was asked to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He made a brief, but very pointed on-field speech that day in Cincinnati that resonated throughout the country. "I'm extremely proud and pleased to be here this afternoon, but I must admit, I will be tremendously more pleased and proud when I look at the that third base coaching line and see a black face managing in baseball. Thank you." Nine days later, Jackie Robinson died. It was just 25 years after breaking the color barrier as a player. Frank Robinson became the first black manager in 1975. This country was just beginning its transformation from a largely segregated and often racist society when Robinson passed. He was only 53 years old. He missed so much — too much — of the change for the better he helped create. Three months after Robinson broke the color barrier as a player, the Cleveland Indians brought another black player to the major leagues, Larry Doby. Robinson opened the door. Yet, the struggle continued for decades. The Tigers were the second-to-the-last major league team to play a black player (Ozzie Virgil Sr.), in 1958. Boston waited another year before lettign Pumpsie Green onto the field. The black players of the 1950s and 1960s suffered many of the indignities Robinson did, especially in the South as minor leaguers. Jim Crow laws still prevailed there and in spring training towns. Willie Horton, a Detroit Tigers left fielder who followed Virgil, was raised in the projects of Detroit, but played on integrated teams during his youth. Horton, whose number 23 was retired by the Tigers in 2000, was a school boy wonder, slamming a drive into the upper deck at Tiger Stadium in the city championship game playing for Northwestern High School. There was no draft then – the Tigers outbid the Yankees and the Red Sox with a $50,000 signing bonus for Horton. When he signed, there was a major press conference at Tiger Stadium held for the announcement. Horton signed with the Tigers in 1961 and reported for spring training the following February. Arriving in Lakeland, Fla., he hailed a cab to take him to the Tigers' spring training base. "The cab driver just said, 'No.' I couldn't believe what I was hearing. They had prepared me for some things, but, still, I couldn't believe it. So I asked for directions and just started walking," Horton told me this week. "It was seven miles and hot. It was the longest walk of my life, but the most meaningful. It is moments like that I realized I had to live my life in a way that makes a difference to people in a certain way." Five years later, the streets of Detroit were burning not far from Tiger Stadium in the middle of a game. Smoke could be seen by everybody at the park. At the end, players, team officials and fans were told to not roll down their windows and drive as quickly as possible out of the city. A race riot had broken out. Several city blocks were burned to the ground. Forty-three people lost their lives. It took the National Guard, armed with tanks, which rolled into town down the Lodge Freeway, to quell the looting, violence and deliberate destruction. Horton got into his car that day, and rather than drive out of the city, followed the billowing smoke and drove into the heart of the riot. He was didn't even shower. He was still in full uniform. "I stood on the top my car and tried to calm the people down," he said. "42" is not exaggerated, but it's just a snapshot of the man Jackie Robinson was — and the spirit of change he brought to society. And, thankfully, he was not alone. The movie is terrific. Go see it. Great message. But even Hollywood's magic can't do justice to the deeper meaning of it.
'42': Jackie Robinson movie more than just a great film
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So, Senator Marco Rubio, rising Republican superstar and unconquerable champion of the Republican effort not to become obsolete within a changing electorate, how are you and science getting along these days?
GQ: How old do you think the Earth is?
Marco Rubio: I'm not a scientist, man. I can tell you what recorded history says, I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that's a dispute amongst theologians and I think it has nothing to do with the gross domestic product or economic growth of the United States. I think the age of the universe has zero to do with how our economy is going to grow. I'm not a scientist. I don't think I'm qualified to answer a question like that. At the end of the day, I think there are multiple theories out there on how the universe was created and I think this is a country where people should have the opportunity to teach them all. I think parents should be able to teach their kids what their faith says, what science says. Whether the Earth was created in 7 days, or 7 actual eras, I'm not sure we'll ever be able to answer that. It's one of the great mysteries.
We mentioned two weeks ago that any assessment of the "deep bench" that the Republican have ought to include an acknowledgment that, while occasionally publicly sensible on one issue, on at least some of the others, most of the young phenoms of the party are either batshit crazee, or they've been utterly intimidated by the well-cultivated base that the party has constructed completely out of people with tiny birds chirping around their heads. Here we have Marco Rubio talking creationist rot with the 2016 Iowa Straw Poll clearly in his eyes. Sad, really.
Charles P Pierce is the author of four books, most recently Idiot America, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston and has three children.


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The Original Mini of the 1950s was inventive and forward thinking, with a number of progressive design innovations that would help set new standards with regards to functionality, efficiency, and performance. Our passion for pushing the envelope and thinking beyond the needs of modern mobility continues today, and has produced some truly visionary creations. Below are a few compelling examples that underscore what is possible today, and what we can look forward to down the road.
Innovative thinking has always been embedded in MINI's DNA. Tomorrow's MINI taps into something even deeper. Tomorrow's MINI will bring together a unique, personalized experience with shared ownership.
Enter the MINI VISION NEXT 100. In a future where a single vehicle can be shared amongst many, this visionary concept incorporates technology that enables the car to always look and feel like your own. Parts of the exterior surfaces transform to suit your preferences and even beam a personalized greeting as you approach the vehicle. The heart and mind of the MINI VISION NEXT 100 is the Cooperizer function – a coloured translucent instrument in the centre of the car – which communicates with the driver through dynamic changes in colour.
Over time, the MINI VISION NEXT 100 will adapt to your behaviour and enhance your driving experience, suggesting new locations to discover and inspiring routes to explore. Between journeys, the vision car will drive autonomously to a service hub, where it can be cleaned and recharged, before zipping off to meet another driver. The Cooperizer's "inspire me" function also allows you to experience someone else's personal driving mode – from friends, celebrities, and even visionaries – taking contemporary notions of connectivity and shared experience to an entirely new level.
This exclusive interpretation of an open-top two-seater was developed by MINI in collaboration with Touring Superleggera – the tradition-steeped design and coach-building house based in Milan. The MINI Superleggera™ Vision combines classic and sporty roadster design cues with elegant handcrafted touches throughout. And while its aerodynamic profile and electric drivetrain provide distinctly modern driving dynamics, its pared-back, minimalist aesthetic articulates the emotional quality of motoring in its purest form.
The design of the MINI Rocketman Concept fuses innovative ideas for urban mobility with classical British design accents. The 3+1 seater, with an exterior length of just over three metres, is imbued with the timeless guiding principles of the brand: emotional design, clever functionality, driving excitement, and exceptional efficiency.
The MINI Beachcomber Concept is ideal for a spontaneous and active experience. It is designed without doors, or a conventional roof, and all other body elements that could limit the intensity of the occupants' encounter with their surrounding world. This allows the driver and up to three passengers to connect with their surroundings – whether cruising through town, enjoying rugged off-road terrain, or breezing along the beach. The vehicle's space concept, coupled with modern all-wheel drive technology, delivers a highly emotional driving experience.
Developed by MINI's Research and Technology team, the MINI Augmented Vision eyewear prototype offers an insight into how intelligent connectivity between car and wearable technology may look in the future. Working in concert with the MINI Connected System, the eyewear projects relevant driving information such as navigation prompts and parking assistance into the driver's direct field of vision, thereby serving to make driving safer, more convenient, and ultimately, more enjoyable.
The MINI Citysurfer Electric Scooter represents a dynamic and sustainable transportation solution for navigating tomorrow's densely populated cities. Compact, lightweight, and quiet, it is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and engineered to achieve a top speed of 25 km/h. For added flexibility, it can easily fold to be carried on busses and trains, or stowed away in a MINI's cargo compartment.
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Dissatisfied with the old GS 300, Lexus decided to start over, almost from scratch. The result is not one but two new cars: the GS 300, powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine, and the V-8 equipped gs 400. Both are mid-sized 4-door sedans whose declared mission is to upset the BMW-Mercedes applecart.
The inviting, easily accessible cabin has very comfortable seats upholstered in leather and equipped with power lumbar support. The driving position is very good, and the tilt- telescopic steering wheel retracts when the ignition key is removed to facilitate entry and exit. The driver's-side seating memory (seat, mirrors and steering-column) can only be activated with the transmission in Park.
The rear bench can comfortably accommodate two adults, as long as they are not too tall — head room is tight.
The trunk is bigger than before but still just average in size, with a dual-level floor that adds nothing to practicality. The rear seat back does not fold and does not have a port to accommodate long objects.
Convenience and safety
The GS is impeccably fitted and finished but can get a bit noisy on rough pavement. Of the many storage compartments, the glove compartment is especially impressive; it houses a six-CD disc changer as well as a pollen filter.
Everything in the GS bears the stamp of quality. The various controls have a solid feel, and all are ergonomically perfect. Our one small complaint concerns the click of the turn signals, which is practically inaudible.
Comfort and convenience features include an excellent dual-zone climate system with separate driver- and passenger-side controls, and a powerful audio system.
The analog dashboard information is projected into deep dials. The projection is clear and easy to read, never tiring for the eyes.
Safety features include dual front and side air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, and lockable head restraints. Xenon headlamps turn night into day; other headlamps pale in comparison. The view to the rear is limited by the rear head restraints, spoiler and small window.
The silky-smooth engine is lively and progressive through most of the rev range, thanks to Lexus's VVT-i (variable valve timing with intelligence) system. Acceleration, both standing and passing, is adequate but timid compared to the gs 400.
The six-cylinder engine is melodious, if not spirited. More work is required to make the accelerator more progressive and communicative, and to rid it of its artificial fee.
The GS 300 offers a very smooth ride, occasionally firm, never uncomfortable and perfectly compatible with its sport sedan status. The 300 has a very firm grip, a solid feel, and is agile and easy to handle on winding roads. When it detects a skid, the VSC (vehicle skid control) system applies the brakes selectively at one or more wheels while reducing engine power. Despite the feeling of safety, drivers should ignore the temptation to override the laws of physics.
Quick and precise, steering is a bit heavy at slow speed and should provide more road feedback. The brake pedal requires a firm foot to obtain full braking power.
The GS 300 is impeccably built underneath, an examination at the CAA-Quebec inspection showed.
Lexus classes its GS vehicles as luxury sport sedans. While the six-cylinder engine may not fully merit the "sport" label, the GS 300 is nonetheless a finely balanced car offering inspiring handling. Careful construction, quality materials and generous standard equipment are an added appeal in a vehicle built by a company recognized for the reliability of its products.


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Which Baby Trend double stroller is best?
When you have two children, any activity or errand can quickly turn into a chore. The best solution is a double stroller, which ensures you have both children strapped in safely and unable to get into trouble. Fortunately, there are a variety of double strollers with different features to fit your lifestyle.
The Baby Trend Navigator Double Jogger Stroller is a fan favorite due to being lightweight, comfortable and sturdy. While you can't go wrong with any of Baby Trend's double strollers, looking into your different options is the best way to find the ideal double stroller for your family.
What to know before you buy a Baby Trend double stroller
Here are a few things to consider before buying a Baby Trend double stroller.
There are several types of double strollers, each with its own pros and cons.
Side-by-Side double strollers have two seats right next to each other. This type of seating gives both children the same view and space, so there's no fighting over who gets which seat. It also allows your children to interact with each other.
One of the negatives about a side-by-side stroller is its width. You won't be able to maneuver in between clothing aisles, and it might be wider than some sidewalks. A side-by-side stroller also won't fit through all doors.
Tandem double strollers feature two seats, one in front of the other. You won't have to worry about fitting through doors or aisles since it's the same width as most single strollers. It also gives children a bit of separation, so you don't have to worry about them fighting.
While a tandem stroller isn't as wide, it's much longer than other strollers, making it a little difficult to turn. Also, with front and back seating, sometimes the child seated in the back complains about not seeing. If you're worried about this, some double strollers feature stadium seating, slighting elevating the seat in the back so the child can see.
Sit N' Stand double strollers are helpful when you have an older child who doesn't want to stay strapped in all the time. These have a full seat in the front, with a bench in the back so a child can sit, stand or get up and walk. In addition, some Sit N' Stand double strollers have a removable seat in the back, so you can use it as a tandem or a Sit N' Stand.
Activity level
It's important to consider what activities you will be doing with your double stroller. For example, if you jog often, there are specific jogger double strollers that are sturdier while running to keep your little ones safe. Those who don't have a ton of space but have twins in infant carriers would benefit from just getting a double stroller frame, known as Snap N' Go.
What to look for in a quality Baby Trend double stroller
Here are a few features to look for when buying a Baby Trend double stroller.
Keeping your little ones safe is always the top priority. Having a five-point harness to keep kids secure regardless of the situation is a must. Rear locking brakes are also an important feature to ensure your stroller doesn't roll down any hills.
Extra features
- Adjustable seats will allow your little one to sit upright or recline when they need to sleep.
- A canopy or sunshade keeps the children from getting sunburned during long walks.
- Snack trays are great for occupying young children or holding water bottles.
- You'll want ample storage space to hold diapers, extra water or anything else you might need.
- One-handed folding is a convenient feature to make putting away your double stroller easy and stress-free.
How much you can expect to spend on a Baby Trend double stroller
Baby Trend double strollers cost between $75-$300 depending on size, type and extra features.
Baby Trend double stroller FAQ
Are Baby Trend strollers compatible with other car seat brands?
A. No. Baby Trend strollers fit select Baby Trend car seats. Even if another car seat brand seems to fit, it is not tested or safe to use.
When should I lock the front wheels on my Baby Trend jogger?
A. You should lock the front wheels of your jogging stroller for any activity other than a casual stroll. This keeps the front wheels from wobbling and becoming unsafe while jogging.
What's the best Baby Trend double stroller to buy?
Top Baby Trend double stroller
Baby Trend Navigator Double Jogger Stroller
What you need to know: This double jogger stroller is comfortable, safe and lightweight.
What you'll love: It has two infant car seats that can fit side-by-side. The seats recline in multiple positions and come with a five-point harness. Pneumatic bicycle tires are heavy-duty and don't wobble.
What you should consider: It may be too wide to fit through interior doors.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Baby Trend double stroller for the money
Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogger Stroller
What you need to know: This double jogger stroller is one of the most affordable while remaining sturdy.
What you'll love: It features a foot-activated rear brake and locking front swivel wheel, with ample storage underneath for diaper bags. The stroller folds quickly for easy transport.
What you should consider: There isn't an included snack tray for the children. Recommended for ages 6 months and up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl's
Worth checking out
Baby Trend Universal Double Snap-N-Go Stroller Frame
What you need to know: This is a lightweight alternative to a bulky stroller that still accommodates two infant seats.
What you'll love: The convenient one-hand fold makes it easy to put away. It's small enough to fit through most doors or store in compact spaces. The frame uses metal and plastic.
What you should consider: Once your child grows out of their infant car seat, you'll need to get another stroller.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl's
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Republican Presidential Candidate Tries To Win Over Fla. Voters With Family Values
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum told a group at Community Christian Academy in Stuart on Tuesday that too much attention is being paid to the two-candidate race idea.
"We need to make this campaign against the President of the United States, about the worst president this country has ever seen, Barack Obama," Santorum told the crowd during a whirlwind tour of Florida that also included stops in Punta Gorda and Okeechobee.
Santorum spoke for more than an hour to a group of people who embraced his message of core traditional values.
"I like all his moral values, especially that he is pro-life, and I think he's a lot like Ronald Reagan and could be the next great leader of our country," supporter Rachel Ward said.
Santorum said Obama has steered the country into a radical transformation. Santorum said he would be a clear contrast.
"We have to have a candidate who stands proudly, consistently, aggressively, forcefully for the values that made this country the greatest country in the history of the world," Santorum said.
Adam DiPietro agreed, saying he likes Santorum's ideas and core values.
"We're sick and tired of Obama," DiPietro said. "He's ruining the country."
But not everyone was cheering Santorum.
Sharon Sisitzky said she was the proud mother of a gay son who is graduating from law school at Georgetown University in May.
"I want to know why he can't have the same rights that you have," she asked the former Pennsylvania senator.
Santorum said every American should have the same rights, but he insisted that every child deserves a family of a traditional mother and father.
"And that's why marriage is between one man and one woman," Santorum said.
After his speech, Santorum was also pelted with hostile questions from some tea party members who claim he's not conservative enough.
WPBF 25 News' Terri Parker asked Santorum if he believes he is diverse enough to carry Florida in next week's primary.
"Pennsylvania looks a lot more like Florida -- in fact, (there's) a lot of Pennsylvanians in Florida," Santorum responded. "But as far as diversity, we have the most diverse state as anybody that's running, and I've won two elections there."
Santorum Meets With Voters In Okeechobee County
Earlier in the day, Santorum met with voters in Okeechobee County, trying to convince them that he is the true conservative.
Inside a tiny auditorium, about 200 Republican voters were ready to listen. Some were even ready to make a decision.
That was the case for Bob Dailey, who said he wants a candidate with strong family values.
"Faith, integrity, that's a big part of my decision-making," Dailey said.
Santorum spoke a lot about the importance of family, sharing the stage with local students.
But to win Florida's primary, he needs to turn the public opinion and overcome Newt Gingrich, fresh off his victory in South Carolina, and Mitt Romney, who was victorious in New Hampshire.
"We're a lot less risk and we're a lot more consistent and trustworthy than the candidates out there right now," Santorum told WPBF 25 News of his campaign.
Santorum was asked about Romney's recent tax returns, released Tuesday.
According to the Internal Revenue Service filings, Romney makes more in a single day than most families in Okeechobee County make in an entire year.
"I don't begrudge anybody for being successful," Santorum said. "I mean, he's done a lot of things in his life. I hope someday to be as successful. I think we all do. We hope we're all as successful as (former Massachusetts) Gov. Romney is, and I give him credit for doing that."
Santorum is still low in the Florida polls, despite winning the primary in conservative Iowa.
But each stop is another chance to change somebody's mind. He's already changed one person's mind.
"I'll vote for Rick Santorum," Dailey said.


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Two weeks ago I made the case for all-grain brewing and introduced the basics of building a mash tun. You may not have realized yet, but now that you have a mash tun (or will soon), you have suddenly become much more interested in malted barley. Today I want to show you how to get the best quality from your base malt.
The quality of the base malt in your beer depends on many factors, three of which you can control: purchasing quality barley (at reasonable cost), storing it in a way that keeps it in mint condition, and following that up with a good crush.
Purchasing Quality Barley
Choices abound when it comes to base malts. 2-row and 6-row. Domestic, Canadian, English, and continental (German or Belgian). Ale and pilsen. Very pale and lightly kilned. Which malt you choose depends mainly on what kind of beer you want to make and what malts are available at reasonable cost.
Great beers can be made with 2-row or 6-row malted barley. The majority of homebrewers today use 2-row because, in general, the flavor is more refined. 6-row can sometimes taste excessively grainy.
On the other hand, 6-row is typically cheaper and it has a higher diastatic power, meaning that it contains more enzymes to convert starches to sugars during the mash. This is useful if you use a lot of starchy adjuncts, like corn or oatmeal, in your beer. Otherwise, the diastatic power of 2-row is plenty adequate to convert starches to sugars. Briess, a major maltster, has a nice discussion of 2-row and 6-row barley on their website. My advice is that unless you have a ton of starchy adjuncts in your beer, you should use 2-row for better flavor.
As for the country of origin, generally you should match country for country and style for style. Use German pilsen malt for German lagers, American ale malt for American ales, etc. Keep in mind that there is probably greater variation in character from one season to the next in the same malt than there is between, for example, German and Belgian pilsen malts from the same season. Great American ales can be made with European malts and vice versa. My advice to match style and country of origin if you can, but don't sweat it if you can't. (In truth, the yeast you choose and fermentation conditions will have much more impact on the final malt character of your beer.)
Consider layering base malts in some beers. A little pilsen malt (one pound per five gallons) contributes a smoother mouthfeel to an American ale made with ale malt. Lightly kilned malts like Munich, Vienna, and Biscuit can bring a wonderful breadiness. But keep in mind that these malts have a slightly lower diastatic power.
Finally, make sure the malt you buy is fresh and has been stored responsibly. Try to buy from a shop with high stock turnover, and buy 55-pound bags of your favorite base malt—it will have been handled less and costs dramatically less per pound.
Storage is straightforward and common sense. Keep your malt sealed in bags or plastic bins away from the threats of moths, oxygen, moisture, and mold. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.
The goal of the crush is to break apart the endosperm of the barley, which contains the starch, without destroying the husks. Breaking up the endosperm makes it possible for the diastatic enzymes to access the starches and convert them into dissolved sugars in the mash. You want to the husks to remain intact, however, to assist with filtering the hot liquor during the lauter (draining the hot liquor out of the mash tun and into the kettle). Crush size is a balance between these aims.
"Crush only enough barley for your next batch and try to use it quickly."
Most homebrew shops have a grain mill that you can use (be sure to ask for directions the first time). It will likely be already set to a good crush size, but you can test it. If you don't have your own mill, buy and crush only enough barley for your next batch and try to use it quickly because crushed grain will go bad from oxygen exposure (on the timescale of weeks, not hours or days).
If, on the other hand, you have just built a mash tun and are excited to go all in for all-grain, buying you own mill will save you money in the rather long end (because you can buy grain by the 55-pound bag and store it at home to crush on demand) and provide convenience and flexibility. You want a mill that is sturdy, easy to mount (mine sits on top of a 5-gallon brewing bucket with its built-in baseboard), and adjustable.
One of the most popular home mills is the Barley Crusher. It is relatively inexpensive and very well-built. It comes with a hand crank, but you can use a power drill instead. (A cordless drill will probably not have adequate power.) Make sure you follow all of the safety guidelines—never put your hands in the hopper while you are milling.
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Darlene Feliciano, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute's fall editorial intern, wrote the following post.
Halloween brings to mind costumes, jack-o-lanterns, haunted houses and treats, but with concerns for the environment on the rise, I've realized that we also need to think about how we can be eek-o-friendly. How do you celebrate Halloween without harming the planet? Here are five ways to be green for Halloween.
1. Don't buy a new costume. Generally, costumes are worn once and discarded and many are made with non-biodegradable materials. Instead of buying a new costume this year, decrease waste by participating in a costume swapping event like National Costume Swap Day. With the typical costume costing anywhere from $20 and up, swapping a costume is also a money saver. Why not consider organizing a costume swapping event in your community?
2. Make your own costume. A great costume can be made with items you have at home or buy at thrift stores. Goodwill has a Halloween Boutique, featuring gently used, fully- assembled costumes and mix 'n match accessories. It also offers decorations and home goods. When Halloween is over, recycle by donating them back to charity.
3. Reusable trick-or-treat bags. Kids can create their own custom reusable trick-or-treat bags using reusable bags or recycled biodegradable brown paper bags. This is a great way for kids to learn that being green can also be fun. Some cereal companies are offering free bags with the purchase of a box of their cereal.
4. Trick-or-treat with shakable flashlights. Using a shakable flashlight not only saves batteries, but also avoids the risk that batteries will die out, leaving kids in the dark so it makes for a greener and a safer night. By lighting porches and walkways and decorating with LED and/or solar lights, you'll also save money and energy.
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5. Pick pumpkins at local patches. Buying locally grown goods cuts down on food transportation and decreases carbon emissions and therefore is better for the environment. When you buy directly from the patch, you know you're getting fresher pumpkins, so Halloween treats taste better and Jack-O-Lanterns last longer. Compost pumpkins with fall leaves for fertilizer for your flowers and garden in the spring.
For more Halloween tips, check out what the editors and experts at Good Housekeeping recommend.


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As you might expect, I don't by any means agree that AV is a dead parrot, though I'm not going to claim that it detects everything (or anywhere near that) either.
SC Magazine's Dan Raywood and I were talking about a claim by Nir Zuk, CTO of Palo Alto Networks, that "Anti-virus is dead because it is unable to detect attacks properly and is incapable of working on mobile devices…" As you might expect, I don't by any means agree that AV is a dead parrot, though I'm not going to claim that it detects everything (or anywhere near that) either.
Reading Dan's article, which came out this afternoon (in our part of the world), it occurs to me that something I said could have been a little clearer:
"The fact that anti-virus is focused on malicious binaries does make it less effective in attack scenarios that are more generic in nature, but that's why you need multi-layering."
When I mentioned "more generic scenarios" I had in mind issues such as binary-non-specific vulnerabilities, which AV may not consistently address. Of course, the other main issue in the discussion, targeted malware, is anything but generic, and it's an issue that should be taken very seriously. I don't believe that a threat can be measured purely in terms of the volume of attacks or infections, and if that's what Nir Zuk was getting at, I'm in agreement. It is a key threat (meaning that it could have very serious consequences indeed), and it's one that tends to put AV at a disadvantage, if it's done "professionally". It's just not the only threat.
[Update: I notice that SC Magazine is inviting people to comment on its LinkedIn group. Or, of course, feel free to comment here, but try to keep it polite. ;-)]
[Update 2: A nice Dr Seussian observation by Kurt Wismer on unrealistic expectations of automated detection: http://www.secmeme.com/2011/06/seussian-security.html]
David Harley CITP FBCS CISSP
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By Jessica Gresko
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell's Tidewater Virginia drawl could make the word "court" sound as if it had two syllables. And Justice Clarence Thomas, though he doesn't talk much, speaks in a deep baritone.
The voices of those justices and 30 others, as well as thousands of lawyers who have argued before the court, are now part of a massive Internet archive assembled by the Chicago-based Oyez Project. The group has spent more than a decade putting together recordings going back to 1955, when an audio recorder was first installed at the court.
Now, the group is finishing work that makes the archive even more accessible, linking the audio to simultaneously scrolling transcripts that also identify the justices and arguing lawyers as they speak. In all, almost 14,000 hours of audio are available for free. It would take more than a year and a half of continuous listening to hear everything.
"The only way to be authoritative is to say we have it all," said Jerry Goldman, the director of the project, which is based at the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Goldman said the audio contains gems ranging from the sound of one justice forming a spit wad during the days when chewing tobacco in court was still acceptable to the time an arguing lawyer used the F-bomb, a word key to a 1971 case involving freedom of speech.
By this fall visitors to the project's website will be able to search all the argument transcripts, so someone could, Goldman says, search for and then listen to every time the phrase "strict scrutiny" has been used or every time someone said "broccoli" during last year's health care law debate.
The court's aural history has never been so accessible. Until fairly recently, the Supreme Court waited months before releasing the audio of proceedings. Now, oral argument recordings are released at the end of every week, but the court's own website only provides audio from 2010 forward.
The Oyez Project's website and an accompanying app are vastly more comprehensive. When Goldman began his work in the mid-1990s, he offered free streaming audio of about 100 hours of the court's most important cases.
In 2003, with funding from the National Science Foundation, Goldman was able to expand his offerings by digitizing reel-to-reel tape of the court's proceedings that had been archived in a warehouse in College Park, Md. Additional contributions from law firms and grants, including one from Google, helped him complete the project.
"This is still a work in progress, but I think it's fair to say it's essentially done," said Goldman, who drives a car with the license plate "Oyez," the name of his project but also the word the Supreme Court's marshal says three times at the beginning of any court session. Goldman's cellphone also rings with the marshal's cry, which is 11th-century French for "hear ye," and it's another piece of audio that's available on the project's website.
Last year, the site got more than 3 million unique visitors; lawyers and law students are common users.
Goldman sometimes also gets emails from people who have used the site to hear the voice of a relative who argued before the court. Martha Nichols sent one of those emails in 2010 when she found the audio of a 1984 case argued by her father, one of the more than 8,600 lawyers whose arguments are captured in the archive. Nichols' father, H. Louis Nichols, had just died, and Nichols said she was beginning to forget what he sounded like.
"Oh, my gosh, it brought me to tears the first time I heard it," she said.
Jeff Parsons, the Oyez Project's Seattle-based senior technical consultant who has listened to hundreds of hours of audio, says every case has potential.
Said Parsons: "Every case in the court represents some interesting question or dilemma that was interesting to someone."
Oyez Project: http://www.oyez.org.
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The episode begins once against in the middle of a tense Hoenn League battle. The two trainers who are facing off however, are Ash and his new friend and rival, Morrison. The announcer warns that Morrison is running out of time, and that if he doesn't make a move soon, he will forfeitand Ash will win the battle. Morrison continues to grit his teeth in silence, not wanting to battle against someone that up until now, had always been his friend first and rival second. The referee is about to announce that Ash has won due to forfiet, but Ash stops him before he can finish, and urges Morrison to continue on with the battle. Ash's words seem to get through a little to Morrison, and he sends out his next Pokemon, Growlithe.
Ash starts the battle off by ordering Corphish to use Bubblebeam, and Morrison tells Growlithe to dodge. Growlithe does so, and the attack simply hits the spot where Growlithe once stood. Ash orders another Bubblebeam, and Morrison again orders Growlithe to dodge. Corphish continues to fire Bubblebeam, forcing Growlithe to continue running and dodging along the slippy ice field. Growlithe is eventually hit by the attack, and is sent smashing hard into an upright icicle. Ash orders Corphish to use Crabhammer, and the attack smashes hard into Growlithe and sends it out for the count. The referee announces that Growlithe is unable to battle. Morrison, sad and frustrated, falls to his knees before Growlithe and apologises, holding his fallen comrade. Ash angrily shouts at Morrison, telling him that he should be battle properly, and if he holds back, his Pokemon will just get hurt. Morrison continues to hold Growlithe, unsure of what he should do. He apologises to Growlithe again, but it shakes it head and licksMorrison's face which encourages Morrison to continue on with the battle, confidence renewed. Morrison thanks Growlithe, and calls it back to its ball for a rest.
Ready to battle for real this time, Morrison sends out his third Pokemon, Swampert. Ash, happy that his friend has finally decided to battle with all his might, orders Corphish to use Crabhammer. Morrison orders Swampert to use Focus Punch, and the two Pokemon attacks collide, creating an explosion which causes both Pokemon to be knocked back. Ash orders Corphish to use Bubblebeam once more, and Morrison calls for Hydro Pump. Once again, the two evenly matched attacks collide, with neither Pokemon letting up. Morrison calls for another Focus Punch, and Ash counters by ordering another Crabhammer. The two Pokemon face off, using their attacks at the same time, knocking each otherout. The referee announces that the battle is a draw, and the announcer proclaims that due to one of the trainer's having three Pokemon knocked out, a time out will be called and the field will change.
Ash takes the brief break both trainers receive to chill out in the locker room with May, Max, Brock and Tyson. Morrison comes into the locker room, looking rather embarrassed as he apologies and explains to Ash why he couldn't battle properly before Ash and Growlithe encouraged him. The two promise to continue to be friends, and the battle begins once more.
The field has been changed from a Ice field to a Grass field. Ash sends out Pikachu, and Morrison sends out Steelix. Morrison starts things off by ordering Steelix to use Dragonbreath, and Ash orders Pikachu to use Quick Attack to avoid the stream of green flames. As Pikachu races towards Steelix, Morrison orders it to use Iron Tail, which it does, smashing its tail hard into Pikachu and sending it flying. While hurt, Pikachu strugglesback up. Not wanting to let Ash take an even further lead, Morrison calls for Dig and Steelix burrows far underneath the battlefield to avoid any possible attack from its opponent. Both Ash and Pikachu look around to see any signs of the iron snake Pokemon, but aren't fast enough as Steelix smashes upwards right under the spot that Pikachu was standing on. Worried that Pikachu might be open to attack, Ash orders Pikachu to use Iron Tail, but Morrison quickly counters by ordering another Dig and Pikachu simply smashes its tail into the ground. Pikachu lands safely, but Steelix nstantly emerges from underneath it, sending it flying. Getting back to its feet, Pikachu uses Quick Attack again on Ash's command, and smashes straight into Steelix's face. Morrison then orders Steelix to use Iron Tail, and Ash does the same. The two Pokemon's hardened tails collide, and the force of the attack sends Pikachu flying and out for the count.
Ash calls out to Pikachu, and the referee announces that Pikachu is unable to battle, and that Steelix is the winner of that ground. From the stands May, Max and Brock are amazed that Pikachu lost, and Tyson comments on the strength of Morrison's Steelix. Ash grits his teeth as the crowd cheers.
Speaking of the crowd, Team Rocket are once again selling food to the hungry spectators. It seems that their business is doing great sales, and the three do a little dance as people continue to ask for their snacks.
Ash sends out Torkoal to battle Morrison's Steelix, and Max happily remarks that Torkoal has an advantage over the Steel type Pokemon. Starting off the battle the same way as last time, Morrison orders Steelix to use Dragonbreath. Knowing that he cannot get Torkoal to avoid the attack, Ash orders his Pokemon to use Iron Defence. The Dragonbreath attack hits Torkoal, but the sheer defencive power of its shell causes the attack to simply wash over it. Seeing his chance, Ash orders Torkoal to use Overheat. Morrison counters by ordering Dragonbreath once again, and the two attacks hit eachother, pushing the other one back before Overheat overpowers Steelix's attack and lands a dead on hit. Not wanting to let up on the attacks, Ash calls for Flamethrower, and Morrison responds by once again calling for Dragonbreath. The two attacks collide once more, causing an explosion. Morrison, seeing that a cloud of smoke was clouding the arena, orders Steelix to use Dig. When the smoke clears, Steelix has already burrowed nderground. Worried that Steelix will be able to land an easy hit, Ash orders Torkoal to withdraw into its shell once more with Iron Defence. Just as Torkoal does so, Steelix emerges from underneath the Fire type Pokemon, knocking Torkoal back. As the dust clears. Torkoal struggles to get up and Steelix stands proud leering over it. Seeing a chance to attack, Morrison again orders Dragonbreath and the green flames smash straight into Torkoal knocking it out and down for the count. The referee announces that Torkoal is unable to battle, and that once again Steelix is the winner of that round.
Ash sends out his forth Pokemon, Grovyle to battle the seemingly unstoppable iron snake Pokemon. Confident at his last two victories, Morrison orders Steelix to use Iron Tail, but Ash quickly orders Grovyle to dodge and then use Bullet Seed. Just as the vicious bullets are about to rain down on Steelix, Morrison orders his Pokemon to go underground once more with its Dig attack. As Grovyle lands, Ash tells Grovyle to look out for Steelix just as Steelix emerges right underneath Grovyle's standing spot. However, Grovyle manages to jump away just as Steelix comes out, avoiding any damage. Frustrated that none of his attacks seem to be hitting the speedy Pokemon, Morrison orders for another trusty Dragonbreath, and Ash counters by telling Grovyle to use Leaf Blade. Using its glowing blades to shield itself, Grovyle leaps straight into the incoming attack and rips straight through it. The green flames eventually split, and Grovyle slashes viciously at Steelix with Leaf Blade and lands while the Steelix falls bak, knocked out.
From the crowd, May, Max, Brock and Tyson watch on happily. Max says that Grovyle was amazing, and Brock remarks that it was its speed that gave Grovyle the advantage in that battle.
Morrison says that he can match Grovyle's speed, and sends out Gligar. Ash responds to Morrison's speedy choice of Pokemon by ordering Grovyle is use Quick Attack. Just as Grovyle is about to hit Gligar, Morrison quickly tells his Pokemon to dodge out of the way. As Grovyle continues to speed around the arena, Morrison orders Gligar to use Steel Wing. Gligar's wings light up and harden, and the flying Pokemon matches Grovyle's speed. Seeing that Grovyle is open to a hit, Ash tells his Pokemon to dive into the high grass to hide. Gligar's attack narrowly misses, and simply slices some of the grass away. Ash then orders Grovyle is use Bullet Seed, which it does, leaping out of the grass and firing off a vicious barrage of seeds which rip straight through Gligar. Morrison then orders Gligar to use Steel Wing once again, which is once again countered as Ash tells Grovyle is dive into the grass once more. However, Morrison is not foiled twice, and he orders Gligar to sweep down and slice through the grass. Gliga does so, snipping through Grovyle's hiding place ensuring that Ash's Pokemon will not be able to hide again. As Gligar flies by where Grovyle is hiding, Ash quickly sees his chance and orders Grovyle is jump on Gligar's back.
Now flying through the air on his opponent's back, Grovyle uses Leaf Blade on Ash's command. The attack is quickly stopped however, as Morrison tells Gligar to shake Grovyle off. Gligar does so, and Grovyle is sent spiralling down to the ground. Gligar then doubles back, and Morrison orders Gligar to use its most deadly attack: The feared Guillotine. Gligar does so, reaching out its claw waiting for the right moment to strike as Grovyle continues to fall. Grovyle doesn't seem worried however, and Ash orders his falling Pokemon to use Bullet Seed. Gligar skillfully dodges the attack and clamps its claw right around Grovyle's neck and smashes it into the ground. The attack combined with the force of hitting the ground from such a great height, causes Grovyle to be knocked out and the referee announces that it is unable to battle.
Ash sends out his next Pokemon, Swellow evening up the score as the two Flying Pokemon face off. Morrison orders for Gligar to use Guillotine again, which Ash counters by telling Swellow to use Double Team. Gligar tries to attack Swellow, but it simply slashes at one of the Double Team clones. Ash quickly tells Swellow to use Peck, and Morrison orders Gligar to dodge and use Iron Tail. Gligar's attack fails once again as Swellow dodges with Quick Attack on Ash's command. Not wanting Swellow to get away, Morrison orders for Gligar's only long range attack, Hidden Power. The attack hits dead on, and Swellow falls towards the ground. Just as Swellow is about to hit the field, Ash tells his Pokemon to fly back up using Aerial Ace to propel itself forward. Just as Swellow doubles around to attack, Morrison orders Gligar to use Steel Wing and the two flying Pokemon collide, causing an explosion in mid-air. Both Pokemon fly out of the smoke cloud and double back to use Aerial Ace and Steel Wing once more, and onceagain smashing into eachother. The two Pokemon, surrounded by black smoke created by the force of their attacks, push against eachother, neither wanting to let the other gain an advantage. Their constant struggle causes another small explosion, and the two Pokemon fall towards the ground resulting in a draw.
The referee announces that both Pokemon are unable to battle. Both Ash and Morrison are down to their last Pokemon, as the announcer points out. With no Pokemon left to choose from, Ash sends out one of his most trusty Pokemon of the tournament, Glalie, while Morrison sends out Metang. The first attack of the battle is from Glalie, as Ash orders his Pokemon to use Headbutt. Morrison responds by telling Metang to meet Glalie head on with a Take Down. Both Pokemon charge towards eachother, but Metang's harder body allows it to use the force of the attack to knock Glalie backwards. Unfazed by the blow, Ash quickly tells Glalie to use Ice Beam, and Morrison counters by calling for a Confusion attack. The Confusion doesn't just stop Ice Beam from hitting Metang however, as the attack is sent right back at Glalie, knocking it back and allowing Metang to get in a sneaky Take Down. Ash, worried at seeing his Pokemon hit head on by such a powerful attack, orders another Ice Beam. This move shocks both May and Max, wo do not understand why Ash would order an attack which he knows will be sent back at him. Morrison, confident that he can stop the attack once more, orders Metang to use Confusion to send the attack straight back at Glalie. Just as its own attack is about to hit it, Ash orders Glalie to use Icy Wind on the deflected Ice Beam, deflecting the deflected attack right back at Metang. The freezing powers of Ice Beam kick in, and Metang hovers in mid-air frozen and unable to attack. Seeing his chance, Ash orders Glalie to hit Metang hard with Headbutt, which Glalie does, sending the Steel type Pokemon back. However, while doing so, the ice that hung off Metang's body preventing it from attacking falls off, and Morrison orders Metang to use Meteor Mash. Metang's claw glows and smashes hard into Glalie, creating sparks while doing so and forcing Glalie back. Despite the closeness of the battle, Ash is happy that he can have such an exciting battle with his rival, and orders Glalie to use a spinning Headbutt attack.At this point, Morrison decides to go in for the kill with another Meteor Mash. The two Pokemon charge at eachother; Metang focusing its power into its glowing claw, and Glalie spinning around viciously. Both trainers look on, excited as their respective Pokemon reach closer to eachother. Just as Metang's Meteor Mash is about to hit, Glalie quickly ducks under the punch and smashes straight into Metang with a surprise attack. Metang is sent smashing into the ground, and is declared unable to battle.
After a tough battle of two rivals and friends, one of which struggling to overcome his frustration and confusion over facing the other, Ash has emerged the victor.
Later on that day, Tyson is battling with his Sceptile against an unknown trainer's Rhydon. The battle is the last of the match, and Tyson is declared the winner and also advances to the next round along with Ash.
In the evening, we see Morrison outside of the stadium, looking at the League flame. He screams, letting out his frustration of losing the battle, before smiling. Ash calls out to Morrison as the group consisting of May, Max, Brock and Tyson walk up to him. Ash thanks Morrison for such a cool battle, and Morrison tells Ash to do his best in the upcoming round. Tyson suggests that the two trainers go check on their resting Pokemon in the Pokemon centre, and Ash and Morrison race each otherto the Pokemon centre leaving the group in the dust.
Cutting to Team Rocket, we see that their new boss is treating them to an extra special meal as a reward for their hard work that day. Not just a simple lunch box, but a entire meal consisting of starter, main course, and dessert. The team eagerly chow down into the meal, not leaving anything to waste.
Back to the Pokemon Centre, we cut to a scene of the latest match pair up results posted. It seems that once again Ash is to be paired off against someone that is his rival and friend, as the next round will contain a battle between him and Tyson. The entire group, apart from Tyson, seem shocked. Tyson confidently says that he is looking forward to the battle, totally opposite of Morrison's react to the last round's results. The two trainers then shake hands, both eager to start off the battle which will result in one of them advancing to the semi- final stages of the League.
Outside, a very happy Meowth is walking along, talking to himself. He stops however, when he sees the latest battle match ups, as he recognises the trainer Ash will face off against as the trainer of Meowth in Boots.
Elsewhere, Tyson is training with his Pokemon team. His team consists of Meowth in Boots, Sceptile, Shiftry, Hariyama, Metagross and Donphan. As his team works out, Meowth calls out to Meowth in Boots from the bushes. Uninterested, Meowth in Boots goes to talk to his bootless counterpart who warns him about Ash's Pikachu. Meowth in Boots does not seem worried however, and after extending his claws, leaps up and slashes at a nearby tree, causing several branches to fall as it walks off without taking heed of Meowth's warning. After it has gone, the tree splits and lands on the unsuspecting Meowth.
As Tyson continues to train, Ash and Morrison are relaxing under the stars in their hammocks while talking about Ash's upcoming upcoming battle with Tyson.
The next day the flame of the stadium burns bright as Ash and Tyson face off in the Hoenn League quarter final match. The field of choice is time around is once again the grass field. Ash sends out Glalie, and Tyson sends out Sceptile.
The episode ends with Ash ordering Glalie to use Ice Beam, and Tyson ordering Sceptile to use Solar Beam. The two attacks collide, causing a huge explosion that rips through the arena. However, with the smoke still not clearing, who is left standing?
Thanks to Alfonso for writing this for us
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