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Here mine in streetmode!
My Fingers are sore, and my batteries are smokin!
Back to normal, cept Im just playing with my T8, my Castle/Neu will go back in shortly.
Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Doing "RIGHT"
Picture of my REVO in the snow
Hats off to my wife for getting the shot....
My Racing BL E-Revo..
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I thought Id finally complete a project I started about 15-20 months ago heheh Its not complete yet tho.. I still have to lock second gear, put some other shiny bits on, and for the time being, figure out how to setup the brake so i dont have to use the thumb switch lol. I still have my E-Revo, its not going anywhere.. In the pics it has 2x 2s 5200 40c smc in it, and it weighs in at a tankerous 10.52lbs.. oink.
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Just got mine
Rustler|Brushless Losi XXL
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just got some new shoes... AKA grid irons muddy body
[IMG][/IMG]just got some new shoes, AKA gridirons muddy too.
RC8BE/FLM EMBE/rustler VXL
Some pix of the fleet. The buggy needs some stuff, but the other 2 are ready to rip
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5650/img3719r.jpg <--- Fullsized
I still have to put my E-Revo back together... Someday.
And maybe one of my nitro Revos too lol
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Summit 1518
Merv & Mini Summit
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Summit 1518
Merv & Mini Summit
I gutted my conversion and went back the the real deal. It hauls butt, and flys nice, Ill have to get some video of it before the snow comes. This thing still makes my hairs stand up with 6s, its intense, even in the dirt 8)
<--- Crooked wingmount
Kraken Baja
Traxxas X-Maxx
Bored and had an 1/8th scale sedan body, and I'm still bummed about no new 1/8 or 1/10 sedan.
My new ERBE with wheelie bar and new body and wheels and tires.
cannot wait to get it on the road :-)
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New pic :
My Fingers are sore, and my batteries are smokin!
French Brushless Revo:
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French Revo Brushless
2nd French Brushless Revo with aluminium chassis
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French Revo Brushless
My Tekno converted 3.3 with MMM 2200 and custom ESC mount.
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4x4 Slash
Revo 3.3 BL---sold
My Fingers are sore, and my batteries are smokin!
Big Block KB
ERBE Tekin rx8
MERV Basher
New body, Proline Harddrive.. didn't turn out as good as I'd have liked, thanks to a dying spraycan (the metallic burgundy, paint was too old or something, argh), liquid masking film coming off (double argh) and my own lack of skill in cutting it.
Used the score and tear technique, it worked awesome.. a single thin cut along the outlines with a hobby knife, a cut into the scored line from the edge with scissors, pull slowly - smoothly cut body with very little effort (my lexan scissors actually surrendered to the front part of the body, no way to cut 1mm thick lexan with them). Smoothed out some bumps where I didn't go entirely straight with a sanding wheel, and the body was cut out within 20 mins with just a few chunks of remains instead of lots of small cuts.
My new slipstream body, and mugen wheels with badland mt`s..
2ft of snow outside, so i dont get to drive much.. So now it`s about to get XXL diffs, XXL axles, RPM front arms + carrier and true tracks rear.. Hoping it will stand some beatings when the snow goeas away
Anyway, here`s mine... First paintjob (at least with alittle soul in it), so theres nothing great about it lol..
ERBE with CV axles, spool in rear and center diff. I tried the Ford raptor body and didn't quite like the look. So, I went with the HPI Blitz body and Sprayed Pearl White. I also added the HPI Terra Pin tires and wheels. I dig the look and it appears to be more of a true 1/8 scale. Here she is:
just finished roughly cutting up my new 2010 camaro body
will paint it soon hope it looks good
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ERevo Brushless Edition
Lipo 4s 6500mah
I am their leader, which way did they go?
From L to R:
E-Revo - Castle/Neu 1717 1580Kv - Mamba XL - 8s ******* ********
Revo 3.3 - HK 500H outrunner 1600kv - Castle Mamba Max Pro/Phoenix ICE 100 - 6s *****
E-revo - Castle/Neu 1515 2200Kv - Mamba Monster - 4s *******
I am their leader, which way did they go?


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I have been struggling to create content lately, not because I don't have the content to put out but because I don't know the right medium anymore. It used to be that the blog was the default for my rants, random thoughts and the like but today I have no clue where it should go.
Facebook has turned into a prayer book, and no I am not jumping on my religious friends at all but basically at the notion that instead of picking up the phone and calling a friend about an issue people now leave it to facebook to answer their prayers… or air their dirty laundry. A lot of my thoughts that used to fit so nicely here have now become displaced passengers stranded in an island where they don't have the money to get into the next ship.
I used to feel like I could put anything I wanted here and most readers understood that I was being devils advocate and trying to make them think of another point of view, or simply exploring my own point of view. The internet is not the same place anymore. Can someone really become radicalized simply by reading the internet? Do I seriously long for the dirty place where the worst thing you could find was rotten dot com?
Having a lot to say does not cut it anymore, and frankly facebook discussions with people that barely understand the difference between religion, conviction and morals is really futile. Twitter is even worse. The podcast I wanted to start has some merit but it will not be a complete outlet, only a small drip… lol
Pair that with the fact that now things are more and more available to everyone and YES your Mom knows that you blog.
I have a couple of entries that should make an appearance soon, but then again is it time to move to a new format and maybe create a serious YouTube channel? Did the blog really die with the first decade of this century?
Back to the same thing, at this point I am not sure if I should blog or not. /sigh

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Oct-5-2009 HMFA Helps Break Ground on 9-Unit Habitat for Humanity Project in Camden
HMFA Helps Break Ground on 9-Unit Habitat for Humanity Project in Camden
CAMDEN - New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) staff joined local officials, community leaders and volunteers on World Habitat Day to break ground on the 9-unit Habitat Homes at Cooper Plaza Phase I project in Camden. The HMFA; A Better Camden Corporation, a HMFA subsidiary corporation; and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) played key roles in moving the Habitat for Humanity project forward.
Under Governor Corzine's leadership, the HMFA and DCA have helped invest more than $340 million in the construction of over 2,500 housing opportunities for the residents of Camden in every neighborhood of the City. Also, the State has created, preserved, or rehabilitated nearly 30,300 affordable housing units for New Jersey's working families since the Governor took office in 2006. That represents an increase of more than 16 percent in housing units from 2002 to 2005 and is more than double the 14,709 units created from 1998 to 2001.
"We have a moral responsibility to provide New Jersey residents with access to good, safe housing that is within their means. This has been a goal of my administration and it is gratifying to see we are making progress one project at a time," Governor Corzine said.
Habitat Homes at Cooper Plaza could not have happened without the support of A Better Camden Corporation, which acquired six of the 13 vacant properties needed for the project. The Corporation was formed in 1997 to facilitate the implementation of the Camden Initiative, which is a coordinated effort among the HMFA, DCA, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to stimulate housing and economic development in the City. The DCA will also provide up to $200,000 towards the project's financing as part of its Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program.
"Today's groundbreaking represents one of a number of redevelopment activities that are occurring throughout Camden on many fronts," said HMFA Executive Director Marge Della Vecchia. "The HMFA is proud to have been involved in the Habitat Homes at Cooper Plaza development just as we are proud of our collective commitment to Camden's neighborhoods and the City's development."
The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October as annual World Habitat Day. The day is meant to reaffirm that adequate shelter is a basic human right and to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
HMFA, a DCA affiliate, is dedicated to increasing the availability of and accessibility to safe, decent and affordable housing to families in New Jersey. To learn more about HMFA programs, please log on to http://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/ or call 609-278-7400.


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The blocks are all sewn and sewn in rows waiting to be joined row to row. Probably would have had this accomplished this afternoon except for the fact that the electricity went off after some rather heavy rain! Don't you just hate it when that happens? You are pretty well out of business with everything you do since most of it requires the power. Back in the old days, a treadle could run any time you wanted - electricity or not. You can't go on line, watch Netflix, etc., etc. So I spent some time cleaning out some drawers which
actually was a good thing. Then I had a really good nap! The power came back on a little bit after I woke up - so it wasn't a bad day at all. Now the sun is shining brightly and I think it's pretty warm out there, but it certainly looks nice.
Here is the top left corner of my quilt - you can see the swirly white on white patterned fabric that I got at the Park Bench yesterday. I think it's going to be a good addition to the piece.
A few more rows laid out on the bed. just the first two are joined. The ones in the middle part are really, really long so it will be lots and lots of sewing. I cut the setting blocks extra big and will leave maybe 3/4 to 1 inch of the white past the points. Binding will be the white.
And I also got all the stuff that I had scattered all over the basement put away! In some of the rubble, I found my circle template that I have had for probably 30 years!! Missing objects usually do turn up. I did accomplish a little more than usual today.


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Report: Fiat Chrysler, Google In Partnership TalksThe partnership would be the first to match an automaker with Google's 7-year-old autonomous car project, which is now part of the so-called X lab at Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.
Experts Say Self-Driving Cars Not Ready For RoadsEngineers and safety advocates are telling the government that self-driving cars are more likely to be a threat than a boon to public safety because of unresolved technical issues.
Google To Begin Testing Self-Driving Cars In WashingtonGoogle says it will begin testing its self-driving cars in Kirkland, Washington.
Ford Begins Testing Self-Driving Car In The SnowAs Google tests self-driving vehicles on Bay Area roadways, Ford announced they are testing autonomous cars in snowy environments.
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?Google says autonomous vehicles will eliminate human error.
Are Self-Driving Cars Legal?Autonomous vehicle developers are testing self-driving cars on public streets, but don't expect to buy your own just yet.
Study: Self-Driving Cars Would Eliminate Majority Of Traffic Deaths, CongestionIn some ways, computers make ideal drivers: They don't drink and then climb behind the wheel.


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IntroductionThis inland village hosts camel races October-May. There is a stadium where the races begin and end, but you can also follow the camels in a truck when they are running outside the stadium (a considerable portion of the race). Check English-language newspapers (such as the Gulf Times) to see when races are held. There is also a farm that raises oryx (a type of antelope) near Al Shahhainiya. 20 mi/34 km northwest of Doha.
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Listen now! Federal workers' dedication during Superstorm Sandy discussed on "Inside Government"
Nov 16, 2012, 02:30 ET
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" to learn about the dedication of federal employees during Superstorm Sandy. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Nov. 16, is now available on demand.
AFGE Council of Prison Locals Northeast Regional Vice President Phil Glover discussed Sandy's impact on Bureau of Prisons facilities and the commitment of federal correctional officers during the storm.
AFGE General Counsel David Borer then detailed the ratification by Transportation Security Administration workers of their collective bargaining agreement with the agency.
Alliance for American Manufacturing Executive Director Scott Paul also addressed the state of U.S. manufacturing and outlined his expectations during President Obama's second term.
Lastly, AFGE Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Local 4060 President Robert Autrey discussed FEMA's response in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
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While we've been growing our energy infrastructure, we've also been helping our employees grow their careers.
Careers at Enbridge
WE = a career with unlimited potential
When your initiative and talents meet our commitment and vision, you get unlimited potential to make a meaningful, long-term contribution. Together, we are one formidable team!
For 65 years, Enbridge has been a leader in the delivery of energy across North America. Our track record of exceptional performance results from a unique partnership between the company and our people.
Together, we are in the business of delivering:
- The crude oil that fuels the cars, buses and trucks that we drive.
- The natural gas that keeps us warm and cooks our food.
- The green energy that lights our businesses and powers our computers.
As a team, we work hard to make our company the strongest player in our industry. At Enbridge, every policy and employee program is designed to ensure employees get the most out of their employment, are rewarded for their hard work and are able to develop their skills and advance their careers within the company. We challenge ourselves to "go beyond" and we meet these challenges through the dedication, knowledge and talent of our employees.
That's why Enbridge is consistently named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, and was voted one of the Houston Chronicle's Top Workplaces in recent years.
We look for individuals possessing strong leadership qualities, high initiative, exceptional technical and analytical abilities, and strong planning, organization, communication and interpersonal skills. We frequently seek qualified candidates in the following functional areas:
- Engineering: Civil, mechanical and electrical engineers
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Allowed Ages: 2 to 3 1/2
Registration for this event has closed.
Kids (ages 2-3 1/2 with a caregiver), join us for stories, music, crafts and lots of fun!
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An Amateur's Attempt At the 'Basic Sushi' Class with Hiroko Shimbo at ICC
Though I've never spent more than $20 a person at a sushi restaurant (let Ed Levine curse me down now), I've dreamed of saving even that small amount of money by making sushi at home to resist the temptation of my neighborhood's pork tacos. I also thrive on trying something new.
With both in mind, I took the four hour amateur Mastering Basic Sushi course at the International Culinary Center at the French Culinary Institute, led by Hiroko Shimbo, chef-consultant and author of The Japanese Kitchen and The Sushi Experience.
Upon arriving at the Institute, I was greeted by a warm face who handed over an apron and chef's cap (which you can take home) and directed me to a classroom filled with kitchen assistants, who I assume were all FCI students. Our class of fifteen amateurs received course packets full of recipes, including step-by-step instructions for home-prepared pickled ginger, dashimaki tomago, vegetarian thin rolls, inside-out fish rolls, chirashizushi, and miso soup.
Shimbo, one of the sweetest and most passionate women you will ever meet, detailed the sushi-making process, starting with medium grain white rice cooked in a rice cooker, and combined with vinegar, salt, and sugar. This was the foundation for all of our rolls, which would consist of: pickled jalapeno, shiitake mushrooms, cucumbers, salad greens, pickled daikon, sushi-grade tuna and salmon, scallions and garlic, avocado, and the most entertaining filling of the night, dashimaki tamago, a Japanese omelet made from eggs, dashi (fish stock), mirin (sweet cooking wine), and shoyu (soy sauce). After a demonstration of Shimbo's expert sushi rolling technique, we were sent to our stations to attempt to recreate her effortless artistry.
Assistants were assigned to each table, so someone was always available to ask for help or more ingredients. Everyone started by making their own rolls at their own pace. While the class lacked structure, the laid-back nature provided for one-on-one instruction with Shimbo, a seasoned sushi master, and encouraged experimentation with ingredients. Instantly, I wanted to put the soft and delicate tuna in every roll—instead, I mixed jalapeno with pickled daikon and arugula, and overloaded on sesame seeds. Just because I could.
Clearly, my rolls were less than perfect (you can see my inconsistency in the header photographs). However, after making at least six variations, I gained a bit more confidence in rolling both thin and inside-out rolls.
We ate our own sushi at a feast afterwards, along with Shimbo's own seasonal miso soup and salad (a concoction of sweet and salty brussels sprouts and Swiss chard) and a huge plate of chirashi-zushi, a combination of sushi rice, bamboo shoots, tai sea bream, eggs, julienned nori and ginger, topped with a dressing of kelp stock, sake, sugar, and usukuchi shoyu.
Let it be known that the ICC does not skimp on food or wine, which is welcome after three hours of intense concentration in the kitchen with sharp chef's knives and agile culinary students. Over a PowerPoint presentation on the history of sushi, we clinked glasses and raised our chopsticks while sampling each other's creations.
Shimbo leads "Advanced Sushi Technique" this Friday at the ICC, and Springtime in the Japanese Kitchen on Friday, April 17. Both classes are $195 and have available slots.
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Hacking Chinese Resources
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15 resources found.
ChinesePod - Learn Chinese Online & with Mobile Apps
ChinesePod is one of the most comprehensive resources out there when it comes to listening. I started out with ChinesePod a long time ago and found it quite useful, especially from upper-intermedia... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Chinese Learn Online (CLO)
Learn Chinese Online with CLO - Go from absolute beginner to intermediate learner with our step by step, progressive audio lessons in Mandarin Chinese Read more.
Adam_CLO – over 6 years
Simulated Tests of the New Chinese Proficiency Test HSK
Recommended and introduced by Trevor [here](http://www.hackingchinese.com/extensive-listening-challenge-october-2014-wrapping-up/#comment-646686). Each book (one for each level of the new HSK ex... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 6 years
Pinyin chart - Chinese Pronunciation Wiki
This is probably the best Pinyin chart available. It offers all syllables with all tones, but also transcriptions in other systems, including the International Phonetic Alphabet, Zhuyin and Wade-Gi... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 2 years
Mandarin Chinese Listening Training (漢語聽力通)
A bit like Phonemica. This website has recordings of different accents in Chinese language, including both by native speakers and non-native speakers. Read more.
pon00050 – almost 4 years
Escape 逃出去 (text adventure game for Chinese learners)
The following text is from [my article about the game](http://www.hackingchinese.com/escape-text-adventure-game-chinese-learners/). There is also [a trailer introducing it on YouTube](https://youtu... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 4 years
Glossika (mass sentences and spaced repetation audio lessons)
Glossika offers an audio method that consists of hundreds of bilingual sentences read by native speakers. They are selected to be natural-sounding and very common sentences and structured to build ... Read more.
lazylink – over 5 years
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 兔子彼得的故事
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, in Chinese and English, with audio. Read more.
Kai Carver – about 6 years
Pinyin introduction and audio charts
This is the traditional Pinyin chart with audio, with the added benefit that you can download it and use it offline. Contains separate mp3 files. Female speaker with clear pronunciation. Edit: Y... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Learn languages online for free with Mondly - Language learning made easy, fun and free
Mondly is a mobile app very similar to Duolingo (which does not support Chinese). Pro: * more or less straight course to take, no distractions * It has several languages besides Chinese. Th... Read more.
stefan-wienert – about 3 years
Starcraft 2 Mandarin (all unit voices in Chinese, YouTube)
This is a YouTube channel that contains all (?) audio from the units in the Chinese version of StarCraft 2. First, I think it's pretty cool that they've translated so thoroughly and such a large vo... Read more.
Olle Linge – over 5 years
Mandarin Chinese Phonetics Table
Another web-based resource with recorded audio for all syllables with all tones. You can also get the "spelling" of the syllable read to you, ie. Initial, final and then the whole syllable. Read more.
Olle Linge – almost 6 years
FourTones (Web music game for learning Chinese)
This game helps you learn tones. You will see the lyrics of Chinese songs approaching you and you're supposed to select which of them actually belong to the lyrics you're hearing. It's a reasonably... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 6 years
新闻公告 - 汉语考试服务网 (HSK & YCT test resources)
This website offers a large number of previous HSK and YCT Chinese proficiency tests, sorted by year and level. This is excellent for test preparation and/or benchmarking. Read more.
Olle Linge – over 6 years
Into the Haze (迷雾中) - Text adventure game for Chinese learners
Into the Haze is an interactive text adventure game for Chines learners. Your brother is missing and you need to enter a city covered in a poisonous haze to find him. The story is presented through... Read more.
Olle Linge – about 3 years


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I think the big news is Alvin Greene.
Alvin Greene in Wikipedia
There is suspicion that he's a Republican plant, since he is rather poor and didn't campaign but ... even if they paid his filing fee, they didn't run commercials for him. It was Democrats who voted for him.
Then it turns out Obama is right about one thing - questioning the government leads to violence.
Congressman Smacks Around College Kid
This must be an isolated incident. Wait, it isn't.
NC GOP Chairman Tabor assaulted.
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Usually planning your taxes for a small refund is best, but not always. Analyze your money psychology and your spending to make the right choice.
Yeah, it sounds harsh. But accepting responsibility for your bad behavior might be the first step to improving your relationship with your finances.
From Craigslist to grocery samples, free stuff is everywhere. Understand how marketers use "free," the psychology behind it, and how it affects your habits.
Money flows in and out of your life. To keep a good handle on it, you not only need to get a good handle on your budget, but also on your mind.
Does the store you're shopping at want to be seen as a bargain? A purveyor of luxury goods? A renegade? The answer is in the last two digits of the price.
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The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
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On-Air + Online + On-DVR = Many More Eyeballs and Double Digit Percentage Demo Increases
"Jericho" and "Big Brother" Viewer Engagement Across Multi-Platforms Is Far Greater Than Initial Same Day Ratings Indicate
On-air, online and on-DVR viewing are resulting in many more eyeballs for CBS series JERICHO and BIG BROTHER, according to Nielsen Live Plus 7-Day ratings and new data from CBS Interactive Research.
According to Nielsen Live Plus 7-Day ratings, JERICHO's second season premiere (Feb. 12) ratings increased by +15% in adults 18-49 (3.0/07 from 2.6/07), +17% in adults 25-54 (3.5/08 from 3.0/07) and by more than one million viewers (8.14m from 7.13m, +14%) compared to its live plus same day ratings.
According to CBS Interactive Research, the second season premiere episode of JERICHO was streamed 520,000 times across the CBS Audience Network during its first week (Feb. 12-18) and 700,000 times over a 14-day period (Feb. 12-25).
JERICHO's other online engagement during its second season premiere week included 760,000 streams of episodes from its first season and 130,000 streams of various clips, upping JERICHO's first week cumulative streams to 1.41 million.
Additional online engagement for JERICHO that week included five times the volume of JERICHO searches vs. the prior four weeks, seven times the daily traffic to JERICHO message boards (compared to mid-January traffic) and three times the average daily blog posts.
All three premiere week editions of BIG BROTHER benefited from Live Plus 7 Day DVR lift, according to Nielsen.
BIG BROTHER TUESDAY (Feb. 12) increased +8% in adults 18-49 (2.8/06 from 2.6/06), +6% in adults 25-54 (3.4/07 from 3.2/07), +10% in adults 18-34 (2.3/06 from 2.1/05) and added +390,000 viewers (7.47m vs. 7.08m) compared to live plus same day ratings.
BIG BROTHER WEDNESDAY (Feb. 13) rose by +20% in adults 18-49 (2.4/06 from 2.0/05), +17% in adults 25-54 (2.8/07 from 2.4/06), +27% in adults 18-34 (1.9/05 from 1.5/04) and gained +690,000 viewers (6.35m from 5.66m) compared to live plus same day ratings.
BIG BROTHER SUNDAY (Feb. 17) increased by +14% in adults 18-49 (2.5/06 from 2.2/05), +15% in adults 25-54 (3.0/07 from 2.6/06), +19% in adults 18-34 (1.9/05 from 1.6/04) and added +480,000 viewers (7.06m from 6.58m) compared to live plus same day ratings.
According to CBS Interactive Research, during its initial week (Feb. 12-18), BIG BROTHER accounted for 1.36 million full-episode streams and an additional 210,000 clip streams for a total of 1.57 million streams across the CBS Audience Network.
Viewers streamed the second week (Feb. 19-25) episodes of BIG BROTHER 1.76 million times plus added an additional 170,000 clip streams. During its first two weeks (Feb. 12-25), BIG BROTHER accounted for a total of 3.5 million streams.
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Sources: NTI/NHI (2-11/08-2/17/08), CBSi Research, Omniture, Hitwise, Tubemogul, iTunes, Xbox, Amazon Unbox, Nielsen BlogPulse.


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We specialize in residential and commercial painting
Are you looking for a reliable painting contractor with a long track record of happy clients and beautifully painted residential and commercial properties throughout Upton? There are dozens and dozens of painting companies to choose from around here but there are only a handful of painters with the experience, company principals and reputation for high-quality finished work that most discerning property owners, building managers or developers are looking for. Thankfully you've stumbled upon our website!
Morcone Painting is a painting contractor based out of Westboro, MA and serving the Upton area. We've been helping home and commercial property owners paint the inside and outside of their structures since 1982. From painting the exterior of your 2 story home to painting an entire apartment complex or new construction project, the team at Morcone Painting delivers consistent results, predictable time-lines and fair pricing. We are committed to providing exceptional service and the highest quality painting work.
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Our residential painting services include full interior and exterior prep and painting services. We can paint a variety of exterior siding materials including stucco, wood, fiber cement siding, metal siding and more. Interior painting services include interior color consulting, complete interior repaints, trim and finish painting, wall paper removal, interior wood staining and more.
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Dodge will resurrect the Dart name for its new Alfa Romeo-based compact car, set to debut at next month's Detroit Auto Show. The Dart will be the first Alfa Romeo-based Chrysler production car introduced in the United States. Arrivederci Caliber!
Based on Alfa Romeo's Giulietta platform, this spawn of the Fiat-Chrysler merger's going to be Chrysler's first decent attempt at winning over the ever-expanding compact space since the Dodge Neon.
Chrysler's promoting heavily the Dart's Alfa-underpinning as a way of saying "we know we haven't built a good compact car in more than a decade." The two images we have show an aggressive, Charger-derived appearance that's a large departure from the Giulietta.
Not surprisingly, Chrysler calls the American version the "Compact U.S. Wide" architecture, which is to say the Guiletta has been widened for fat American butts while retaining the Alfa's four-wheel independent suspension. It's also been turned into a sedan instead of a five-door hatch.
Power will comes from a choice of three engines: a "Tigershark" 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 16-valve 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine (similar to what's found in the Fiat 500), and the "Tigershark" 2.4-liter MultiAir four-cylinder. There will be three transmission choices as well (some combination of manual and automatic). We hope the most powerful engine is tied to a six-speed manual transmission in the R/T model pictured above.
Chrysler also says the new Dart will be built in the company's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois.


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Welcome to the official website and patient portal for Kidswood Pediatrics, located in Winter Park Florida.
Constipation is a very common problem among kids. A child is considered constipated when he or she has fewer than three bowel movements in a week; has difficulty having a bowel movement; or when the stools are hard, dry, and unusually large.
Constipation usually isn't a cause for concern — it's preventable and most cases can be remedied with healthy eating and exercise habits.
Most of the time, constipation is due to a diet that doesn't include enough water and dietary fiber, which both help the bowels move properly. Kids who eat a typical fast-food diet — rich in fats (burgers, fries, milkshakes) and processed sugars (candy, cookies, sugary soft drinks) — may find that they're constipated more often.
Sometimes, medications like antidepressants and medications used to treat iron deficiencies can lead to constipation. In babies, constipation can occur as they transition from breast milk to baby formula, or from baby food to solid food.
Keep in mind that some kids tend to avoid going to the bathroom, even when they really have the urge to go. They might ignore internal urges because they don't want to stop playing a fun game, use a restroom away from home, or have to ask an adult to be excused to go to the bathroom. When they ignore the urge to go, it's harder to go later on.
Stress can also lead to constipation. Kids can get constipated when they're anxious about something, like starting at a new school or problems at home. Research has shown that emotional upsets can affect how well the gut functions and can cause constipation, as well as other conditions, like diarrhea.
Some kids get constipated because of a condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can occur when they're stressed or eat certain trigger foods, which often are fatty or spicy. A child with IBS may have either constipation or diarrhea, as well as stomach pain and gas.
In rare cases, constipation is a sign of other medical illnesses, so keep your doctor informed if your child continues to have problems, or if the constipation lasts for 2 to 3 weeks.
Keep in mind that different kids have different bathroom habits. A child who doesn't have a bowel movement every day isn't necessarily constipated. One child might go three times a day, while another might go once every 3 days. Usually a child is constipated when he or she is going less than usual.
Your child might also complain of feeling full or bloated, or say that it hurts to poop, that he or she has to strain to poop, or that there's a little blood on the toilet paper.
You can take the following steps to prevent and treat constipation:
Talk with the doctor before giving your child any kind of over-the-counter medication for constipation.
In most cases, these small changes can go a long way toward helping your child feel better and getting the bowels moving the way they should.
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Renowned Virginia contemporary realist painter and portrait artist – a wonderful opportunity to purchase work by this outstanding artist. Gallery open Monday through Fridays, 10:00am – 4:00pm and other times by appointment. Long Branch Historic House & Farm, 830 Long Branch Lane, Boyce. Information at www.visitlongbranch.org or call 540-837-1856.


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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and U.S. Bank launch the New Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature® Card
An Even Faster Way to a Free Night Stay
December 04, 2012 // Franchising.com // Minneapolis - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, and U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, have partnered to launch the Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature Card (clubcarlsonvisa.com) to provide an even faster way to earn a free night stay at over 1,000 participating Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide. It is one in a suite of consumer and business cards that are available through the strategic partnership.
"The launch of this card is a significant step forward in the expansion of our Club Carlson loyalty program which has seen outstanding growth as one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the industry," said Thorsten Kirschke, president, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas.
The Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature Card enables U.S. members of the Club Carlson program to earn Gold Points faster. These cardmembers can earn an additional 10 points per dollar at Carlson Rezidor hotels and five points per dollar spent on the credit card everywhere else. Award nights start at just 9,000 Gold Points and now with Bonus Award Nights, the last night is free when Gold Points are redeemed for a minimum of two consecutive award nights, an exclusive benefit to all Club Carlson Visa cardmembers.
"The Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature Card was created specifically to reflect the innovative spirit of Carlson Rezidor hotels," said John Owens, Senior Vice President for U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions. "U.S. Bank and Carlson have had a business relationship for more than 60 years. This new rewards card program is a striking accomplishment that reflects the commitment of both organizations to creativity, collaboration and innovation."
Not only will cardmembers earn Gold Points at an accelerated rate, the card program will offer a range of benefits available exclusively to cardmembers, making it noticeably different and sure to attract and retain loyal Club Carlson members.
Some of the key benefits of the Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature Card include:
- Bonus Award Nights – when Gold Points are redeemed for two or more consecutive award nights, the last night is free – exclusively for cardmembers!
- 10 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide and 5 points per dollar everywhere else Visa is accepted
- Enjoy up to 85,000 Bonus Gold Points to start. Receive 50,000 Gold Points after your first purchase, plus 35,000 points after you spend $2,500 on your card within the first 90 days.
- 40,000 bonus points each year when card is renewed
- Automatic Gold Elite Status once card is used. Existing Gold Elite members receive 15 qualifying nights toward Concierge Elite Status
As part of the Club Carlson global hotel rewards program, members can redeem points for free nights at more than 1,000 Carlson Rezidor hotels worldwide. Standard Award Nights range from 9,000 to 50,000 points with no blackout dates. Or they can choose from a collection of other first-class redemption opportunities, including the ability to exchange points for airline miles with more than 20 airlines. Please visit clubcarlson.com for more details.
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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – born in early 2012 – is one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 81 countries and territories and a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In most of the group's hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club CarlsonSM, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000people.
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Club Carlson is the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, part of leading hospitality and travel company, Carlson. Club Carlson provides its members a faster way to a free night stay with free nights starting at only 9,000 points with no blackout dates on standard rooms. In addition to redeeming points for award nights at any of Carlson Rezidor's more than 1,000 hotels worldwide, Club Carlson members can redeem points for vacation credits with CWT Vacations, as well as gift cards through more than 20 retail and restaurant partners. Club Carlson introduced a Concierge Elite tier in early 2011 offering members complimentary room upgrades, continental breakfast, and early check-in and late check-out, among other benefits.
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Mickey Mouse, Tom Osborne get votes in election
Election offices see obscure write-in choices
Election workers typically make some rather interesting and often humorous discoveries as they sort through ballots.
Washington County Election Commissioner Merry Truhlsen said there are always a few obscure names written on ballots, especially on uncontested races. Although he did not formally announce his candidacy, Truhlsen said Big Bird received at least one vote in a county race.
Historically, election officials said Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Spider-Man top the list of fictional characters that end up on ballots. But with computers now doing most of the counting, there's only a slight chance that a write-in vote will be read by a human.
So what's the point if no one's going to laugh?
In Douglas County races where a write-in candidate has filed the necessary paperwork, write-in votes must exceed 5 percent before the names are actually counted the old fashioned way. That doesn't mean an election worker here or there won't catch a prominent sports figure's name going through the counting machines.
Cass County Election Commissioner Nancy Josoff said that lots of people write their own names on the ballots, but Nebraska Athletic Director and former 3rd District Rep. Tom Osborne and Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch often show up as selections in various races.
Sarpy County Election Commissioner Wayne Bena said he's seen a few ballots bearing names of candidates who lost in the primary. Bena, however, said the write-in that stands out the most for him -- due to the specific nature of the vote -- is Black Spider-Man. Apparently, the regular Spider-Man wasn't good enough.
In smaller villages, write-ins can often tie or win a race. So even though it's unlikely Bill and Hillary Clinton would move to Nebraska to serve on the Weeping Water City Council, the nice guy down the street could actually be nominated for an office via this process. Of course, he could always decline the nomination.
With a higher percentage of write-ins found in uncontested races, the votes that stand out include: "Anyone else," "Anyone but him," "No one," and "Not him."


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Oi! What's that? Two black hoods, some plumes, some blue eppaulettes, treasure, black helmets, bows, quivers, a forestman hat, and a pair of crownies! I need to get to work!
Thanks, LORD DOOM!
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I'm still working on my entry, it's a good thing there is still another month.
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Bohemian Rhapsody Video Taken Down Again, This Time By The Drunk Guy Himself
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Well, this is a fun twist. We just wrote about the story of now-world-famous drunk guy Robert Wilkinson, his poor Freddy Mercury impersonation, and the resulting takedown and reinstatement of the video by EMI. Now a commenter points us to the fact that
the video has been taken down again a different version of the video has also been taken down, thanks to a copyright claim by... Robert Wilkinson:
The claim is, of course, bogus. Wilkinson doesn't have rights over anything in the video: he didn't film it, and the song belongs to EMI. It's likely that he just wanted to stem the tide of this embarrassing video, and knew that he could do so in a few steps with YouTube's takedown tool. Whether or not he believes he does have some copyright stake here is unclear, but hopefully he knows better than to pursue things further, because he could end up facing liability for copyfraud. Unfortunately, this is how notice-and-takedown systems work: free speech can be easily censored, at least temporarily, by anyone for any reason.
Copyright does not exist to save people from embarrassment, nor does it even apply in this case—but in the ownership culture of intellectual property, the average person seems to think they have some innate right to control every use of their image or even any reference to their existence. It's not like this will make a difference anyway: plenty of people have surely made copies of the video by now, and it'll be back soon enough (possibly with autotune, or synced to My Little Ponies clips). Sorry Robert Wilkinson: there's no escape from reality.
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True. But it is still not re-runnable. Which makes it dangerous in the hands of naive users who interrupt a program with CTRL-C, then re-run it. If they do that, they may suffer permanent data loss and without being aware of it.
It seems to me that you can get re-runnability with little extra effort: simply write the temporary file first and only overwrite the original (via atomic rename) after the temporary has been successfully written.
As a test, I pressed CTRL-C midway through running this test program:
This is what I saw:
Now, of course, blindly re-running the test program resulted in permanent data loss (an empty fred.tmp file in this example).
Update: Just to clarify, this problem is broader than the naive user scenario given above and may bite you anytime a script is automatically rerun after an interruption -- a script that is run automatically at boot time, for example.
Further update: More detail on Win32 rename, related to tye's response below, can now be found at Re^7: Read in hostfile, modify, output.
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CDS Exclusive Interviews Ayah Marar
CDS Music Chart had a chance to speak with Ayah Marar on her recent rise to fame with her collaboration with Calvin Harris "Thinking About You" along with the release of her debut album The Real with the featured singles "Mind Controller,""Unstoppable,""Beg Borrow Steal," and "The Raver." Here's what Ayah had to say about her album and what's to come:
3. When did the plans for your album "The Real" come to mind?
They had been building for a while but it all came together when I met Will Simms and we 'fell in love' and decided to make something together.
4. When working on your album, did you sit down and write everything all at once or did you write over a long period of time?
We locked ourselves away for 4-5 months in a dark room and wrote and wrote and wrote every day. I loved it!
5. Which of your songs means the most to you and why?
That's would be like choosing a favourite child, they all mean something to me in a different way.
6. What are your plans for upcoming releases, collaborations or tours?
More tracks to come in the new year, collaborations, tours of course. First single of the year will drop soon, and of course it's very important to me to keep supporting upcoming artists and push the UK scene any way I can through my company HUSSLE GIRL.
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Commitment is often measured in increments of time. The longer the commitment, the more respect is due, and this is certainly the case when that commitment has stretched for three decades. Respect is certainly due to Society Car Club, and that respect was paid in tribute in the form of the club's 30th anniversary this past December. Paying homage to their principles of friends, family, and Lowriding, it was only appropriate that the car club anniversary party be held at the same place the club held seventeen successful car shows; the Mesa Convention Center. The Palo Verde Ballroom was at capacity in hosting four hundred of Society's closest friends, each on hand to celebrate this milestone with them. Many car club representatives from Spirit, Lifestyle, Imperials, Identity, Intruders, Phoeniquera Classics, United, Intimidations, Groupe, USO, Techniques, Phoenix Riderz, Klique, Ariza, Rollerz Only, Central, Slow Lane and many others came out to show their respect, and it was truly appreciated. There were also special guests honored during the evening as well. Manny Frklich of Budweiser (Hensley Co.) was presented an appreciation plaque for his involvement in the company being fifteen year sponsors of the Society Mesa Super Show. Eddie Zamarron, of Lowrider Magazine's Lowrider Events and The Lowrider Hall of Fame, accepted an award on behalf of LRM for their dedication to the Lowrider movement and their role in keeping the Lowrider Movement alive on the streets. Also on the docket for the evening was a special appearance from actors Richard Yniquez and Robert Covarrubias, whose roles in Boulevard Nights marked the first time Lowriders took center stage and captivated silver screen audiences in 1979. The award presentation began with a beautiful video presentation created by Mandy Ochoa, which focused on memories of Society's thirty years of cars, friends, family, and devotion to Lowriding. Furthermore, each active member was presented with an appreciation plaque to thank them for their years of dedication and service to the club.
During its 30-plus years of Lowriding, there have been three people who have held the office of President. Founder Richard Ochoa presided for the first twenty years, establishing the groundwork and foundation that has guided the club to legendary status within the community. He then passed the torch to his brother, Danny Ochoa, the longest active member of the club. Danny had the fortitude, drive, and determination needed to keep the club alive and focused going during its most trying times, and his work solidified the legacy that preceded him. Danny then passed on the presidency to Bobby Quihuis, who is doing an outstanding job in mixing tradition with new generation ideals and the ever-advancing technology of modern car clubbing, taking the club into its third decade and on to the future. Also, Society has had two past Vice Presidents, Rolando Caudillo, and Jesse Duarte. Both men unselfishly gave their time and dedication to the club and they earned their respect and admiration by being true leaders. Without a handful of lifetime members still flying colors; guys like Robert Alonzo, Mickey Horton, Jerry Garcia, Steve Medina, and Ronnie Romero, there's a good chance the club would not be here today. These veteranos are the heart and soul of the club, and they have provided the backbone necessary to guide others through the trials and tribulations that every car club or organization experiences. Sometimes life can throw us all a curve and these guys really prove that optimism and good times will always be our motivation to get through the bad times. This is why today, the club continues to succeed; they have a membership that builds on the future, lives for the moment, and respects the past.
After 30 years, Society Car Club of Mesa, AZ., still plays a distinctive role in Lowriding, as its members are active within the Lowrider community and the communities they live in as well. The Society collective comprises business owners, managers, and responsible individuals who are respectable and productive people, and it takes members of this caliber to instill the Society Car Club ethos to the next generation of club members. This moral fiber has allowed the Society family to flourish as well. Over the past three decades, the club has learned that it doesn't end with each member; for true success, the club must constantly branch out as a family venture. Each member's wife or significant other is partially responsible for the club's overall success, and it is the family that will carry the club's tradition forward. Each generation serves the other; whether in the form children helping dad build his ride, or a father helping his child build their first Lowrider bike, pedal car, or first street project, the Society tradition carries on. That's the Society way.


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Microsoft may never have a better opportunity to gain share in the hotly competitive smartphone market than it does right now with Windows Phone 8. And it's not because the upcoming Microsoft platform is good enough to compete against Apple and Google, although it is. Nor is it because the just-unveiled smartphones from Nokia and Samsung are competitive, which they seem to be.
All else being equal, those two things are enough to give Windows Phone 8 a place in the race. But they're not enough to change the standings. The momentum for the smartphone juggernauts is far too great.
To move the market-share needle, Microsoft will have to fix something that bothers us about the platforms we're carrying around today. They'll also have to solve something the carriers don't like about Android and iOS.
If Microsoft understands those hurdles--and I sense that it does--then we'll see Windows Phone snag share in the coming quarters.
Barring an unexpectedly large leap forward this week by the iPhone, what we've seen thus far of the upcoming Windows Phone 8 hardware lineup is good enough to be competitive. Samsung's Ativ S takes to the next level what the company does best in the smartphone market--beautiful displays and muscular processors, crowbarred into impossibly lean devices. And the Lumia 920, introduced last week by Nokia as its flagship offering, features some very compelling camera capabilities.
[ They're here, but does anyone care? See Nokia Windows Phone 8 Devices Arrive With Thud. ]
If Microsoft really wants to grab market share, though, it will need to address something that bothers us about our existing platforms. In that regard, the area with the most low-hanging fruit is personal privacy. I won't belabor the point now. (That's because I've already belabored the point.) I'll just say that consumers generally are queasy about how much personal information passes through their smartphones, and would prefer that their platform providers know less about them than they do. Microsoft could really make inroads in the smartphone market by taking the high road on privacy. Just a few features sprinkled here and there would send the message that Microsoft is going the extra mile to keep your personal information confidential.
Microsoft hasn't exposed enough of its upcoming phone OS to gauge whether it intends to exploit the gift that the market leaders have laid at its feet. There are signs that Microsoft comprehends the opportunity, though. On the new Outlook.com, for example, the company pledges not to push targeted ads, which some smartphone users find invasive.
Wooing us is important, but don't forget: we're not the only important constituents here. In fact, we're arguably not even the most important. If the phones and the OS are good enough, the carriers have the heft and influence to change the market landscape. It's a major reason why Android enjoys the share it commands today.
Recall that in late 2009, Verizon was uncomfortable enough with Apple's market clout that it invested heavily to neutralize it. It introduced the Droid line and backed it with a $100 million marketing campaign. In the third quarter of 2009, 30% of U.S. smartphones shipped were iPhones, compared to 5.4% for all Android smartphones combined. (Market figures courtesy of Gartner.)
The following quarter, Android's U.S. share nearly quadrupled to 20.4%. And a full year after the Droid campaign began, Android owned 51.6% of all U.S. smartphones shipped, while iOS share fell to 20.1%.
Windows Phone won't be able to replicate that success story because there's not enough play left in the smartphone market. Android snatched a lot of its share from declining platforms like BlackBerry and Symbian, while Windows Phone would need to take it from the incumbents. Still, there's enough room for the carriers to elevate Windows Phone into a viable contender if they wanted to.
And many of them do want to, as it turns out.
Verizon has already signaled that it is uncomfortable with how much control Apple and Google have over the smartphone market and intends to feature Windows Phone 8 this holiday season. Reports are that Nokia is having some success courting European operators with exclusive arrangements.
Microsoft would do well to build on those efforts, offering carriers a stronger voice than they have in their dealings with Apple and Google. The software giant can also lean on its handset partners to provide preferential pricing to the carriers. The partners will listen.
Samsung is still smarting from the sting of a $1 billion judgment in the Apple patent suit, so it's probably especially flexible. But others are anxious for another, potentially more profitable OS alternative to Android, and one that would also be open to taking better care of the carriers.
After decades of watching Microsoft scorch the competitive landscape in the PC arena, it's surreal to think of the PC platform colossus as the underdog in a market in which the consumers and the channel both feel exploited by the incumbents. If Rip Van Winkle woke up today after a 20-year slumber he'd probably have an easier time coming to grips with the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse "The Body" Ventura had each served as governor.
Strange or not, that's the situation now confronting Microsoft. It has a viable platform in Windows Phone 8 and a competitive stable of handsets. So all that's left for Microsoft to win share is to listen to its constituents and give them what the market leaders aren't giving us.
That's a gap wide enough for even Microsoft to push through.


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'Game of Thrones': HBO renews fantasy epic for a fourth season
We're only one episode into Season 3 of "Game of Thrones" and already HBO has officially renewed the fantasy epic for a fourth season.
Michael Lombardo, HBO's chief of programming, made the announcement today.
The news certainly came as no surprise after "Thrones" returned to series-high ratings on Sunday night and reigns as the cable network's most lucrative show. The drama's seasonal production costs -- reportedly close to $60 million -- is offset by strong international and DVD sales.
According to early data released by HBO, the Season 3 premiere of "Thrones" topped the series' highs, with record viewership for both the 9 p.m. airing and gross audience across its three plays. At 9, it averaged 4.4 million viewers, outperforming (+ 4 percent) the previous high of 4.2 million viewers from last season's finale.
Across the three plays for the night, 6.7 million viewers tuned in, surpassing last season's debut night of 6.3 million viewers by percent.
Season 4 will again consist of 10 episodes and is expected to primarily draw from the back half of the third book in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" saga.


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Review: Ambidextrous design for gamers and slackers
The Recon is the seventh gaming mouse from CM Storm, Cooler Master's gaming oriented brand.
Let's start off with a quick glance at the spec sheet:
• Avago 3090 optical sensor with 800-4000 dpi
• On-The-Fly Lift-Off-Distance adjustments
• On-The-Fly DPI adjustments
• On-The Fly USB polling rate adjustments
• Up to 1.5m/s or 60"/s tracking speed and 20G of acceleration
• Highest grade Japanese Omron micro switches
• Extra wide 16-bit USB data path
• 1000 Hz polling rate / 1ms response time
• Super Grip coated ambidextrous mousebody
• Ultra swift mouse feet
• Flexible 1.8 meter or 78.6 inch long cable
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 64.4 x 116.4 x 42 mm/ 2.53 x 4.58 x 1.65 inches
• Multicolor Mousewheel light to identify Profiles
• You are covered for a period of two years for parts and labor
• Weight ca. 180 g
System Requirements:
• PC with USB port
• Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP
• Internet connection (for software installation)
• At least 35MB of hard disk space


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DAWN Bibby's name may not mean much to you if you're not creatively inclined.
But if you're into paper crafting, card-making or scrapbooking, she is a bona fide star.
For Blackburn-born Dawn is one of QVC shopping channel's best-loved presenters, with thousands tuning-in to her weekly show, Paper Crafting with Dawn Bibby.
"I get masses of fan mail," said Dawn, who lives in Great Harwood with husband JJ and her three dogs Lucy, Arnie and Charlie.
"In fact, they say I get more mail than anybody else.
"A lot of people write to me asking questions or wanting help and advice.
"Lots send me cards that they've made themselves. I get many letters from people who are housebound through illness and for them QVC is a lifeline.
"They tell me they feel like I'm their friend because I'm in their houses chatting to them. I get some lovely letters."
Dawn is also owner of Topaz Crafts, Oswaldtwistle, and can often be found at the shop passing on her skills to like-minded crafters.
"The crafting industry is massive," said Dawn.
"The beauty of it is that anybody can have a go — it's ageless and classless.
"I get people from all sectors of society writing to me.
"I have kids coming up to me saying they love watching my shows, and their grandmas tell me that crafting has bridged the age gap because now their grandkids want to visit them to make cards.
"I have a 94-year-old man who regularly writes to me, and I have fans in Spain. These people all have a connection because of crafting."
Dawn believes that crafting provides a creative outlet for many people.
"In my experience lots of people are put off being creative in school," she said.
"If they weren't good at drawing they were told they weren't artistic, which isn't true at all.
"But paper crafting has opened up a whole new world to them because you've got products which already have a design on them, and the art is in the application. It's the composition that makes them good.
"I have doctors and nurses buying my craft kits from QVC, all sorts of people who use crafting as a way of switching off from stressful jobs.
"It's 'me' time. You can sit down and escape into a little world of creating something."
At the other end of the scale, many of Dawn's fans are people who cannot leave the house and have used crafting to gain a sense of personal worth.
"So many people have told me how they've created small businesses selling their cards.
"Many people who have had to stop working due to injury or illness have said they were left desolate with nothing in their lives to focus on, but after watching my shows on QVC and getting into crafting they have started selling cards through their partner's work or at the village shop, and now they're making money and have a sense of purpose."
The crafting industry has grown exponentially in recent years.
But when Dawn first started out on QVC 15 years ago she struggled to convince the channel bosses to let her demonstrate paper crafting materials.
"I was first person to take paper crafting on television," said Dawn.
"At first QVC didn't understand it. They asked: 'Why would people want to buy pieces of paper?'
"Thankfully they gave me the opportunity and they were amazed at how people reacted."
Dawn, who studied textiles and fashion at Blackburn College, set up her first business at the age of 21 selling knitwear.
She went on to run her own boutique in Wilpshire called Top Half, but when roadworks outside the shop affected business Dawn diversified and began running craft workshops.
Eventually she set up her own craft shop in Oswaldtwistle Mills, where she was for 17 years, until moving to her present building in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, three years ago.
It was during a craft exhibition in 1995 that someone suggested she should contact QVC as she was a natural demonstrator.
At first she worked on a casual basis, making the four-hour drive to London to present a 10-minute slot, before driving all the way home again.
"I didn't make any money at first and it took a long time and dedication, but I could see that it could be a really good career opportunity for me," said Dawn.
"I was so passionate about crafting that I knew if I could share it with other people they would want to have a go.
"Over the years my shows became so popular they gave me more air time.
"About seven years ago they gave me my own show with my name in the title, which goes out every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm. That was very exciting."
It's little wonder that Dawn entered a creative industry, as she was immersed in artistic pursuits from a young age.
"My mum was a dressmaker and when I was little she used to take me to all the material shops on Whalley Range and to Blackburn Market.
"I just fell in love with the textures, colours and designs," said Dawn.
"Mum would spend hours sitting with me, colouring and making cards, and my father was very good at technical drawings."
Nowadays Dawn is incredibly busy — she shows her viewers how to create around 200 cards every week, makes 20 hours of live shows per month, holds workshops, works on designing her own range of products and writes columns for two national crafting magazines, Craft's Beautiful and Paper Craft Inspirations.
But she always finds time to unwind after a long day . . . by crafting!
"I just love it," said Dawn.
"At times it gets frustrating because crafting has become more of a presenting role than a hobby.
"All I want to do is sit down and make cards for fun.
"I drive my husband insane. I'll come home from work and he'll say 'What are you doing now?!' and I'll be sat at the table making a card.
"Or I'll do my decoupage while having my hair done it's addictive."
l For details on Dawn's crafting workshops and her Christmas crafting residential weekend see the website www.dawnbibbydesignstudio.com


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WSJ's The Daily Fix alerted us to anniversary that, like just about everything does anymore, succeeded in making us feel old: Today is the 20th anniversary of Lawrence Taylor's brutal hit on Joe Theismann, breaking his leg and ending his career. (The Washington Post has a fantastic story about this today.)
If you're really feeling like you would rather return the lunch you just had to sender, you can watch the video of the play right here. Watching it, we had actually forgotten how terrified LT looks when he starts waving for help from the sidelines; how nasty does something have to be to scare Lawrence Taylor? Also, if you need to know how far the NFL on television has come in two decades, simply look at the "reverse angle" shot of Theismann's injury; it appears to be the only camera they had at the stadium. Cute.
The Hit That Changed a Career [Washington Post] (via The Daily Fix)
Theismann's Broken Leg [Extreme Sports Clips] (VIDEO)


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We will start our adventure in La Jolla with its beautiful coastal views. The surroundings in La Jolla are really spectacular, with your feet on one of the most picturesque beaches in California you can see the Mediterranean backdrops right beside it, what gives the place an awesome feeling and gives you the opportunity to take some perfect pictures of the omnipresent marine life. You are guaranteed to approach Sea Lions, Pelicans and Seals at the "children pool".
After a ride on the top of the Mount Soledad where you will enjoy a 360 panoramic view of the county, we will visit Coronado Island, the little summer paradise located just a bridge away from Downtown San Diego. Beside its 25 miles of beautiful beaches and dunes Coronado is famous for its elegant gardens and old-world Mac Mansions.
Having enjoyed the nicest beaches of the San Diego area we will head towards downtown San Diego to visit the famous Balboa Park with its 1,200 acres of urban park setting that houses over 85 cultural and recreational organizations including 15 museums. We will stop by Little Italy which is a lovely little village filled with restaurants, bars and pubs, perfect place for a night outting. Not to mention the famous Gaslamp Quarter .
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Steinbrenner 'surprised' with Jeter's decision to retire
Managing general partner expresses his gratitude, didn't try to change captain's mind
TAMPA, Fla. -- Derek Jeter's announcement went to voice mail. Hal Steinbrenner's phone lit up late in the evening last week, and when the Yankees' managing general partner did not recognize the incoming number, the call was ignored.
It was Jeter on the other end, reaching out to give Steinbrenner and the Yankees a preview of what he planned to post on Facebook the next day. The world got to read it for themselves soon after: Jeter had decided that 2014 would be his final Major League season.
"I didn't recognize the area code," Steinbrenner said on Wednesday. "I didn't check the voice mail until the next day. It said Florida, but it was some crazy area code. My bad. Usually somebody texts me, and that's what he did the next morning. I called him right away."
Steinbrenner said that he thought Jeter was calling to talk about the team's chances for the upcoming season, something that the captain has done occasionally in the past. Instead, they had a conversation that caught Steinbrenner off guard.
"I was surprised," Steinbrenner said. "He told me this was going to be his last year, gave me some thoughts about how he wanted to get the message out. I said, 'Whatever you feel is appropriate, we're with you.'"
Steinbrenner said that in the call, he expressed his gratitude for everything that Jeter has done for the organization and did not try to talk Jeter out of his decision.
"No, I respect when an individual makes a decision like this, because I know how much time and thought they put into it," Steinbrenner said. "It's not my place to second-guess."
The timing also surprised general manager Brian Cashman, who said that he didn't expect Jeter to make any sort of announcement at this time -- especially as he works to return from a 2013 season that was almost completely lost to injury.
Cashman said that amongst members of the front office, the coaching staff and even Jeter's teammates, "No one saw this coming." Jeter's career with the Yankees will end after 20 seasons, highlighted by at least five World Series titles and a current total of 3,316 hits.
"Those are the things that you dream about, finding somebody that's going to be with your franchise for as long as he's been," Cashman said. "A Secretariat, so to speak, that you can run in as many races as you can and win a lot. He's been that type of player for us."
Members of the Yankees' hierarchy are quick to pinpoint their favorite Jeter moment -- Cashman's, for example, is the 2001 "flip play" -- but Jeter is not looking at the 2014 season as some sort of greatest-hits tour. Jeter's mantra is to win, and the Yankees expect him to play at a high level.
"We need him to play shortstop," Cashman said. "We need everything Derek Jeter can provide, like we have for the past as many years as he's been here. Now more than ever, I know he's looking forward to giving everything that he's got."
Jeter briefly paused Wednesday's media availability to tell manager Joe Girardi that he should get the team back on the field for workouts; as Girardi told Jeter, the pitchers and catchers had already completed their tasks for the afternoon.
"I thought he did great," Girardi said. "I think it's to Derek's personality; he does not want to be a distraction. He always thinks about the team. Telling us to get out and go to work? That's who he is."
Whether Jeter likes it or not, teams around the Majors will certainly be planning sendoff ceremonies to honor his final visit to their cities -- something that Girardi and the Yankees saw last season on Mariano Rivera's last tour of the league.
Girardi said that the attention may make Jeter uncomfortable, but he hopes that Jeter will be able to enjoy it.
"I think it'll be hard for him, I really do," Girardi said. "I think maybe he'll sit back a little bit at times, like when you talk about the last day of Spring Training, he'll maybe sit down and kind of soak that in, or the last time you go to a city for the year. So he might soak it in a little bit, but I don't think that's his nature. His focus will be winning, like always."
With Yankees position players in camp and set to have their first workout on Thursday, Jeter's final spring is about to officially get underway. Steinbrenner said that he is looking forward to seeing what the team looks like and believes that the Yankees have the kind of roster that will send Jeter out as a winner.
"Right now, it's kind of surreal and it's strange to think about the Yankees without him in the lineup, but we're not there yet," Steinbrenner said. "I'm just excited about this year. I'm excited that he's healthy. He told me on the phone it's the best he's felt, ever. It's going to be a good year."