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text: reeled in another person to try it out! :D How cool is this! I went to a doctor's appointment this morning - MY CHOLESTEROL IS 112 WITH NO MEDICATIONS!!! :eek: - and my doctor asked me what I do for exercise. Well, I said, "The kids and I are going to start Geocaching soon which involves some hiking." He wanted to know what it was and got all excited! He's a hiker - who hikes up Mt Washington?! :eek: - and would love to get HIS kids more involved in it. So, instead of writing my RXes on his pad, he wrote down the Geocaching websites I gave him! :D And as soon as he walked me to the check-out desk snuck into his office to get a quick look!

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Updated 2:43 am, Thursday, January 5, 2012
Toyota's popular compact crossover, the RAV4, comes back for 2012 in three trim levels: the base model, midlevel Sport and top-of-the-line Limited.
That's not the biggest news for the RAV4 line, though. Coming late in 2012 will be the all-new RAV4 EV — electric vehicle — which goes a step beyond even the new Prius plug-in hybrid.
The RAV4 EV will be battery operated and will require recharging from an external power source. It will not have a gasoline engine onboard, as the plug-in Prius does.
As for the gasoline-power RAV4, which has been around since 1997, the 2012 models begin at $22,650 (plus $810 freight) for the base version with two-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic transmission.
They range as high as $28,650 for the Limited model with a V-6 engine, five-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Limited models with a four-cylinder engine, front drive and four-speed automatic begin at $25,465.
In between is the Sport model, with a starting price of $24,175 with front drive, four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic; with a V-6 engine, front drive and a five-speed automatic, prices start at $26,105.
No prices have been announced yet for the electric RAV4, which won't be available until December 2012 or early 2013.
Gasoline RAV4 models for 2012 include the option of a third row of seating, which gives the car a capacity of seven people. The third seat can accommodate two but is best left to children.
The RAV4 offers a choice of either a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a 269-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6, and either front- or all-wheel drive with either engine.
For 2012, the RAV4 gets a new standard audio system with Bluetooth hands-free phone capability, phonebook access and music streaming.
Limited models are offered with a new display audio system that includes navigation and Toyota's Entune system. Included are a 6.1-inch touch screen, AM/FM/compact-disc player with MP3/WMA playback, six speakers, satellite radio, HD Radio with iTunes tagging, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod connectivity and control, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition and music streaming.
Toyota describes Entune as a multimedia system with "a collection of popular mobile applications and data services" that connect through a compatible smartphone. The services include Bing and Pandora, along with real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks, among others.
As for the new RAV4 EV, it will be built at the same plant in Ontario, Canada, that produces the gasoline models. It will come with an electric drive system and battery pack developed and produced by California-based Tesla Motors.
Toyota has said it would pay Tesla about $100 million to supply the electric drive systems for the RAV4 EV, which include the battery, motor, gear box and electronic control unit.
This will be the second generation of the RAV4 EV. Toyota introduced the first one in 1997 in California, but only 1,484 of them were sold or leased. Toyota says that 746 of them are still on the road. That model, which was sold through 2003, had a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack and a range of up to 110 miles between charges.
Tesla will build the RAV4 electric drive systems at its plant in Palo Alto, Calif., and ship them to the Canadian plant for installation in the vehicles. They will be produced on the same assembly line as the gasoline versions.
Toyota will sell the RAV4 EV to consumers through its U.S. dealer network, the company said, contrary to rumors that the vehicle would be available only to fleet and commercial customers.
The company said that a second electric vehicle coming for 2013, the Scion iQ microcar, will be limited to fleet and car-sharing programs.
No details about RAV4 EV distribution areas or production volumes have been released yet. So far, the Nissan Leaf EV and the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid have been very slow to come to market, even though both were introduced in December 2010.
Tesla and Toyota converted 32 gasoline-powered RAV4 models into EV prototypes last year, and those now are being tested across the country. Toyota said the tests will provide a complete evaluation before introducing "a fully engineered vehicle" with a "target range" of 100 miles between charges of its battery — the same range quoted by Nissan for the five-passenger compact Leaf hatchback.
Several automakers have consumer electric vehicles coming to market during 2012, including Ford, Fiat, Mini, Smart and Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi already is rolling out its tiny electric iMiEV commuter car, and Honda will make an electric version of its Fit subcompact available in the United States sometime in 2012. Ford is rolling out an electric version of the new Focus, also for 2012.
Fiat, which now has controlling interest in Chrysler, plans to introduce an electric version of its 500 model subcompact sometime in 2012, right on the heels of the arrival of the 500 gasoline models, which made their debut here earlier this year.
As with the rollout of the Leaf and Volt, the RAV4 Electric and other EV models will see limited distribution initially, as automakers try to figure out who will buy them.
Price is a key factor in market acceptance of electric vehicles. Mitsubishi has priced its iMiEV at $27,980; the Leaf starts just over $35,000, and the Volt's lowest price is $40,000.
Early purchasers of electrics qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500, along with some state tax rebates and credits.
To recharge the batteries of most EVs, consumers will need to have special 240-volt chargers installed at their homes.
Development of the RAV4 Electric is under direction of Toyota's technical center in Michigan. The basis for the demonstration car shown in Los Angeles was a regular 2010 RAV4 from the Ontario plant, along with some "minor feature and cosmetic changes" along with the installation of the electric components, Toyota said.
Toyota's goal was to make the driving characteristics of the electric RAV4 as close to those of the gasoline model as possible. The RAV4 EV prototype accelerates nearly as quickly as a RAV4 with the optional V-6 gasoline engine, even though it weighs about 220 pounds more. The battery pack adds most of the extra pounds.
This is G. Chambers Williams III's final Drive column written for the Express-News.


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Physical therapy can teach you the proper stretching and
strengthening exercises and can provide the support and motivation you need to
complete your treatment for
plantar fasciitis.
Many therapists evaluate leg and foot alignment to find out whether
problems in position caused the heel pain in the first place. They then treat
the alignment problem either with specific muscle strengthening or by measuring
for (and, in some cases, constructing) heel lifts or other inserts (orthotics)
to wear inside the shoes.
A physical therapist can also help you plan your gradual return to activity as symptoms go away.
Ultrasound has been a common treatment for plantar
fasciitis. But recent studies suggest that it may be no more effective than
sham treatment.1 Ask your
doctor about ultrasound for plantar fasciitis.
CitationsLandorf KB, Menz HB (2008).
Plantar heel pain and fasciitis, search date January 2007.
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"Noel's ideck is clever, funny, magical and novel. I want one!"
- David Williamson
Alakazam Magic presents Noel Qualter's iDeck!
From the slightly weird, yet very creative mind of Noel Qualter comes a commercial effect that is off-beat, quirky, funny, entertaining and above all very magical!
You joke about buying an early iPod prototype that just arrived this morning. With tongue firmly in cheek, you introduce a card box that resembles an iPod and call it your "iDeck"
You show every card inside has the name of a famous song from the last 50 years of music and ask the spectator to select one and return it to the box. The magician then brings out a set of headphones and attaches them to the box in a humorous and amazing way.
The spectator names his song and it plays from the headphones and the crowd go wild.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - An autopsy shows "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was killed in a car crash by the combined effects of the impact and subsequent fire.
Walker, a passenger in the car driven by his friend and financial adviser Roger Rodas, died Saturday when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT smashed into a light pole and tree then exploded in flames.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office released the autopsy results Wednesday. The report also says Rodas was killed by the impact. Walker starred in all but one of the six "Fast & Furious" blockbuster films that glorified fast cars and dangerous driving.
Sheriff's investigators are still trying to determine exactly what caused Rodas to careen out of control. They have said speed was a factor.
Universal Pictures has shut down production "for a period of time" on "Fast & Furious 7" following the death of Walker.
The studio announced Wednesday that the film will shut down "for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise."
The seventh installment of the street racings series had begun shooting in September. When Walker died in a fiery car crash Saturday, the film was on break for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Shooting had been planned to resume Monday in Atlanta, but production was put on hold following Walker's death.
While much of "Fast & Furious 7" has been filmed, it is far from complete.
Universal is scheduled to release the film in July.


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When used together with an SKF self-aligning bearing system, these housings provide lower bearing operating temperatures, resulting in extended relubrication intervals. SNL housings provide a choice of lubrication method: grease, oil bath or circulating oil lubrication. Benefits include:
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George Washington Book Prize 2013 Gala
Guests enjoyed a lovely evening at Mount Vernon for the 2013 George Washington Book Prize gala. Sponsored by Washington College with Mount Vernon and the Gilder Lerhman Institute of American History, the $50,000 prize honors the year's best book on America's founding era. This year's winner was Stephen Brumwell, author of George Washington: Gentleman Warrior.


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The folks at Foodbuzz were nice enough to send me some Pace Picante Sauce to use for a recipe. The first thing that came to my mind was my cheese dip. I have always used Pace when I have made this dip so this was a no brainer. This dip would be super at your Super Bowl Party this year. I am a Cowboys fan, and it saddens me to think the Cowboys will not be playing in this Super Bowl on their home field. Oh well it just gives me more time to cook for the game. Give this a try and you are sure to make your guests happy! This is What's Cookin on Beaty's Creek today.
1 2 lb. box of Velveeta-chopped into inch cubes
1 can golden mushroom soup
1 pound ground beef-browned
1 pound pork sausage-browned
1 medium sized jar Pace Picante Sauce
Place all of the ingredients into a Crock-Pot and heat on low until all has melted and come together. Serve with tortilla chips. This is so good! I like it with fresh veggies too.


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Moore can't get helping hand in five-run inning
Myers' miscue, passed ball in fourth give Red Sox extra outs in Game 1 loss
BOSTON -- Matt Moore wouldn't blame the Rays' uncharacteristically and inexplicably poor defense for what happened in a five-run fourth inning. But manager Joe Maddon made it perfectly clear afterward that Moore pitched well enough -- he just shouldn't have had to get six outs in one inning.
Moore held the Red Sox without a hit for three innings in the Rays' 12-2 loss to the Red Sox on Friday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Fenway Park. But he ran into trouble in the fourth on a few well-hit balls and some major defensive miscues, ultimately giving up eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits and two walks as he threw 106 pitches over 4 1/3 innings.
Game 2 is set for Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET on TBS.
"I thought he was fine. He got six outs in that inning. Six legitimate outs he had to get through that inning," Maddon said. "He was throwing the ball well. There was no -- he gave up a couple of fly balls that hit the wall, and that was about it. I never saw him as being in trouble. ... He had really good stuff tonight. He could have pitched really deep in that game if we had done better in that inning, just playing normal defense."
Dustin Pedroia led off with a single. Then, David Ortiz launched a high fly ball to deep right field, and Wil Myers seemed to be under it, in position to record the first out. Instead, Myers moved away -- thinking center fielder Desmond Jennings would grab it -- and the ball bounced over the fence for a ground-rule double.
Even then, Moore bounced back well by inducing Mike Napoli's weak popup to Ben Zobrist.
Two outs, but only one on the board. And the Red Sox took advantage.
"There's going to be things that happen throughout the course of the game that don't particularly go your way, and obviously that one didn't," Moore said. "I have to be better than five runs after that. Regardless of no outs or two outs, I have to be better in that inning than five runs, regardless."
Jonny Gomes laced a double off the Green Monster to drive home two, tying the game. Moore then struck out Jarrod Saltalamacchia -- which would've been the third out without Myers' mistake -- before Stephen Drew beat out an infield single dropped right between Moore and first baseman James Loney. Gomes hustled to score from second base and put the Red Sox up, 3-2.
"That was a big mistake on my part," Moore said.
But the Red Sox didn't let up, and the Rays let them keep pounding away. Will Middlebrooks doubled off the left-field wall to score Drew, then Jacoby Ellsbury struck out before reaching on a passed ball that skipped past catcher Jose Lobaton -- another out turned into another baserunner.
"I've got no excuse. I've got to catch that ball," Lobaton said. "That was my fault."
Shane Victorino drove in another run with a single to right, then Moore finally ended the inning on Pedroia's groundout to second base.
"Regardless of what the defense did, there's a lot of base hits and a lot of doubles off the wall. Those are things that I can speak about right now," Moore said. "You speak about our great defense. That's what they are. We can't start to say that's a question. That's not a question."
In the end, however, the Rays' defense cost them in Game 1 and wasted a mostly solid start from Moore, even if he took the blame on himself and let Maddon point out all the extra outs Moore had to get.
"We just kind of messed it up in that inning. But mistakes will kill you," Maddon said. "We're normally not the team that makes those kind of mistakes. We did tonight."


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After a huge response on Instagram and great feedback from professional running coaches Koop and Nick, the How do I run? contest has closed and six lucky runners have each won a Suunto Ambit3 Run watch.
Dozens of people shared clips of themselves running on Instagram to take part in our How do I run? contest. Carmichael Training System coaches Koop and Nick were run off their feet trying to analyze as many clips as possible.
Click here to read Koop and Nick's 8 tips to become a better runner
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The feedback from the coaches wasn't only critical, much was positive. Many runners showed great overall form and need to work on one or two small points to improve their technique and performance. Check out the Instagram clips below for a taste of the action.
All of the runners who had their running analyzed by Koop and Nick went into a draw to win one of six Suunto Ambit3 Run watches. Instagrammers @stephenskinner6, @mbhuyko, @mish_glover, @faisnaini, @renatacavalleiro and @gofknxplore have each won a watch! Congratulations!
To also help runners improve their running performance, Suunto has released a new running performance level to its Ambit watches. The new feature is a combined measurement of physical fitness and running efficiency that guides training both during a single exercise and in the long run.
Click here to learn how to use Ambit3's new running performance feature
Feedback from the coaches
Coach Nick says: You have a really nice forward lean when you're running. Definitely try to maintain that. Like a lot of runners, you are landing slightly on your heels and your feet are contacting the ground out in front of your body. If you can try to put your feet down underneath your hips that will let you move forward with greater efficiency. Bringing your contact point backwards a little should also make it easier to land on your mid foot rather than your heels, which is what you want. Mid foot strike directly beneath your hips. Keep your current forward lean and you're going to be faster!
Coach Koop says: You have very good form overall. Your gaze is straight forward, arms and shoulders are relaxed and you have a nice midfoot strike that is directly under your hips. I honestly would not change a thing here! Great work!
Coach Nick says: Your running technique is looking really good! Your foot strike is great. You're landing on the ball of your foot, and it appears that when your feet land, they're underneath your center of mass (hips). Those are definitely the most important pieces of the puzzle. Make sure you're leaning forward slightly while you run. And lastly, make sure that your arms aren't crossing in front of your body TOO much. Get all of your limbs moving in the direction you want to travel. Keep up the good work.


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ONARCHITECTURE- Fountain<i>plus</i>? Mall design includes lots more water
One proposed plan for the $7.5 million Downtown Mall renovation includes two new fountains, like this one in front of the Omni Hotel.
Wanna see water cascading down three steps into a reflecting pool on the Downtown Mall? Conceptual designs for the proposed $7.5 million overhaul are now available on the project website, mydowntownmall.com, courtesy the MMM Design Group, the local firm in charge of the $7.5 million project, and we appear to have two choices: the water fun park version or the dry land version.
Literally, there's a plan A and plan B– and created with nifty Flash maps. Plan B includes a fountain on the west end of the Mall, just above the Omni Hotel, with water cascading down three steps into a reflecting pool. There could also be an "interactive splash" fountain on the east end of the Mall, in front of Bashir's.
Both plans call for renovation of the existing fountains. Both plans also include six public art sculptures, ginkgo trees planted in islands along side streets, replacement of the red maples at Central Place, and extending some pedestrian-friendly features of the Mall down the side streets.
MMM has also been busy facilitating discussions with Downtown stakeholders on how to proceed, and recently completed a Business Impact Survey.
As recently reported, Downtown business owners are fearful of such a massive renovation, particularly in light of the way the City has handled the renovation of Third street, a two-month project that could now take up to nine months. To add insult to injury for the businesses on Third, the street was completely closed off last week as work began on the new sidewalks. According to the city's January construction report, the $805,749 project should be done by "early spring."
At a recent meeting of affected parties, a MMM representative acknowledged the "extreme tension" in the business community concerning this project. Indeed, such colorful comments as "If they disrupt 5th street, we're screwed" and "The loss of the patio in the spring or summer will kill our business" were included in the impact study.
Joan Fenton, a downtown business owner and co-chair of the Downtown Business Association, recently had some harsh words for the City. She charged that the Third Street mess "never should have happened," and she said she's fearful the Mall will be "destroyed" in the renovation process. In addition, Fenton called on City Council to hire an outside expert to supervise the project rather than leave it in the hands of City staff.
"In the end," said Fenton, expressing what many others seem to feel, "The City does what it wants to do" despite studies and community meetings.
However, not all downtowners share Fenton's perspective, including the president of the Downtown Business Association.
"Concerns? I don't have any concerns," laughs Bob Stroh, who was here in the mid-'70s when the Mall was built, a project that was far more disruptive to businesses.
"Yes, it's a little nerve-wracking," he says. "Everybody's worried, the market is down, but everybody supports this project."
And unlike Fenton, Stroh has nothing but praise for City staff. "I think the City and the design team have done an extraordinary job reaching out to people and gathering information," he says. "I've gone to five stakeholder meetings in the last week."
As for Third Street, he points out that resurfacing the Mall will be nothing like having to dig up an entire street. "That project is similar to what they had to do when they built the Mall," he says. In addition, Stroh says he feels confident that City staff is prepared to impose construction deadlines with penalties on this project instead of taking the lower bid, which was the case on Third.
According to City Engineer Tony Edwards, a bid last April was rejected because– at $765,000– it was too high, double the city engineer's early estimate. (Although it was lower than it's going to end up costing.) And while Stroh's right about the Third Street dig being more complex than resurfacing the Mall, the City itself is partly to blame since overhead utilities like electric, cable, and telephone were buried during the Paramount renovation, making the replacement of water and sewer lines "more complicated than we thought it would be," says Edwards.
Still, Stroh remains upbeat about the Mall project moving forward. "They've been working on this project for five years, and I think they've done a heck of a job," he says. "Look at the brick work on the east end of the Mall. That's what the rest of the Mall will look like. It's a much needed improvement."
Adding insult to injury for the businesses on Third, the street was completely closed the last week in January.


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Perhaps no artist is adopting President Trump's words for comic effect more literally, or effectively, than R. Sikoryak.Michael Cavna, Washington Post
The master of the comic book mash-up finds the POTUS to be his ultimate super-villain
25% of net proceeds donated to the American Civil Liberties Union!
R. Sikoryak is famous for taking classic comics and mashing them with famous literature as he did in Masterpiece Comics or even using comics to visualize the iTunes Terms and Conditions contract. Now in these uncertain times, cartoonist R. Sikoryak draws upon the power of comics and satire to frame President Trump and his controversial declarations as the words and actions of the most notable villains and antagonists in comic book history.
Reimagining the most famous comic covers, Sikoryak transforms Wonder Woman into Nasty Woman; Tubby Tompkins into Trump; Black Panther into the Black Voter; the Fantastic Four into the Hombres Fantasticos and Trump into Magneto fighting the Ex-Men.
In perfect Trumpian fashion, The Unquotable Trump will be a 48-page treasury annual—needlessly oversized and garishly colored; a throw-back to the past when both Comics and America were Great. This will be the hugest comic, truly a great comic. You won't want to miss this, trust me, you'll see!
Praise for The Unquotable Trump
If you're one of those people who always considered comic book dialogue to be too unrealistic, bombastic, or plain silly, then real life has nothing on art when it comes to the utterances of Donald J. Trump.The Independent
If you've ever wondered what it's like to recognize that something is funny and clever while also being horrifying and sad, it feels like this.The AV Club
A beautiful celebration of comic-book art and a spectacular satire of President Evil.Mark Peters, Salon
Under the shadow of the impending Trump administration, many people aren't sure whether they want to laugh or cry. Artist R. Sikoryak has us doing both.Paste
Sikoryak, an artist known for his arch comic adaptations of literary classics, casts President Trump, along with his outlandish claims and alternative facts, as some of the most notable villains in comic book history.New York Times
It's both amazing and depressing at the same time.i09
Sikoryak has proven that comics are truly the most fitting medium to consume Trump's words: they relegate his voice to a world wholly scripted and fantastical, to one designed to entertain.Hyperallergic
The Unquotable Trump... portrays the President as a supervillain in the style of the iconic comic book covers from the Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern Age of Comic Books.Heavy
"[The Unquotable Trump is] one of the most interesting and subversive uses of superhero iconography to critique Trump and his policies.Forbes
A fiendishly exact homage to beloved comics (from "Watchmen" to "Archie"), recasting each with Donald Trump and a few infamous quotes.Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune
Cleverly repurposed comic book covers that envisage the current president as a bombastic supervillain.Boston Globe
The Unquotable Trump compiles Trump's biggest whoppers, boners, and boasts, presenting them as familiar comic book covers. The effect is hilarious and scary.Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing
Comic artist R. Sikoryak, known for his Masterpiece Comics and his graphic novel version of the iTunes user agreement, is now creating faux comic book covers using... speech excerpts from our High School Bully-Elect.Boing Boing


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Technology in U.S. Military History – 4
This post completes this series on Technology in U.S. Military History. See post 1 here, 2 here, and 3 here.
P. Balaram in his editorial for Current Science titled "Science, Technology and War," describes the widespread use of incendiaries and chemical defoliants which, he suggests, "reached its peak during the Vietnam War, with the United States resorting to napalm bombs and the spraying of herbicides like Agent Orange (dioxins)," with, unfortunately, "little regard for human toxicity."
Alex Roland describes the predictable phenomena that "armed services in the United States found themselves competing with each other to claim precedence in fielding the same technology." Krepinevich confirms this in his description of the competition between the Army and the Air Force in the formation of the "airmobile concept."
Interestingly, Roland claims that "the drive toward ever more sophisticated weaponry reached a climax of sorts in the American decade (1965-1975) of the Vietnam struggle for independence (1945-1975)." As Krepinevich also clearly argues, "prompted in part by the superiority of its weaponry, the United States military undertook the Vietnam mission of fighting a guerrilla insurgency with conventional arms developed for war on the plains of Europe."]
Sensing devices were introduced to locate the enemy. The helicopter gunship evolved in the course of the war, a combat expedient to give Americans superior mobility and firepower in the face of an elusive and potent enemy. Strategic bombing targeted the enemy's infrastructure as if North Vietnam was an industrialized state with the same vulnerabilities as the United States."
But the fact remains that the advanced technological prowess brought to bear by the United States in the Vietnam conflict did not result in a victory. Rather, as Roland so aptly puts it, while exacting a horrific toll, the side with "superior technology lost to superior strategy." So while the United States continues to lead the world in the technologies of war, a support of Millet and Maslowski's premise, equal prowess in other facets of war are required to ensure success, a notion that remains true today.
P. Balaram, "Science, Technology and War," Current Science, Vol. 84, Number 7, 10 April 2003. http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/apr102003/859.pdf Accessed 13 July 2008.
Alex Roland, "Technology and War," http://www.unc.edu/depts/diplomat/AD_Issues/amdipl_4/roland2.html
Accessed 13 July 2008.
Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr. The Army and Vietnam. Reprint. The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1988.
Allan R. Millett and Peter Maslowski, For the Common Defense: A Military History of the United States of America, xiii.


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Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
svn co http://svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/libs/CrossPlatform-Libs/freetype-2.1.9
svn co http://svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/libs/CrossPlatform/freetype-2.1.9
I also encountered the problem that the database pluto_main was not created, in it's place was pluto_local but this was empty.
The orbiter ran without complaints about missing Dll's so that's fixed.
When I changed the hostname on the orbiter to localhost the orbiter shutdown and restarted but the changes were not applied.
When I run the DCERouter it gives warnings that the database cannot be found so I used the command line parameters "-h localhost -u xxxx -p yyyy -D pluto_local" and it found the database but could not identify it's device ID automatically. When I specify the -d parameter it crashed and windows asked if I wanted to report an error.
The hostname 'dcerouter' could still not be resolved.
Should I have any more paths set up besides C:\pluto\bin, C:\pluto\libs that settings are saved into?
svn co http://svn.plutohome.com/pluto/trunk/ c:/pluto/trunk


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Against all odds of flash grenades, timid teammates, and an onslaught of enemies, one intrepid warrior makes it through the battlefield alive. Or for an impressive while at least.
Watch as YouTube user AznShuffler156 tears through the opposing team while his teammates hide behind riot shields and creep around corners. Equipped with an MP5 with extended mags, AznShuffler156 manages to shred his enemies to pieces, even through blinding flashbangs. Those numbers just keep going up and up.
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- WATCH: A stampede of soldiers can't keep this guy down in the video above.
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Pahrump DUI Attorney
Pahrump DUI Attorney If you've been arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), or any other drunk driving-related offense, you should seek the legal advice of a DUI lawyer. A good DUI lawyer can help minimize or avoid severe penalties and consequences often associated with DUI. Knowing when to contact or hire a DUI attorney can make the difference between going to jail, losing your license, and getting a non-guilty or reduced plea verdict.
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Below is important information you should know concerning why, when, and how to hire a DUI lawyer.
Why You Need a DUI Lawyer
A DUI arrest is a serious matter. If you've been arrested for driving under the influence, there's a good chance you'll face jail time, have your license suspended, and/or pay hefty fines – not to mention the potential hardships you may encounter at work, with your future career prospects, and personal relationships. In addition, if someone died as a result of your drunk driving, you will potentially have to deal with severe psychological issues as well. While some legal matters may be handled alone, a DUI arrest warrants the legal advice of a qualified DUI attorney or someone who knows how to handle the intricacies of your DUI case. And not just any criminal defense attorney will do. Because DUI laws are highly centralized and specific, DUI cases are best handled by experienced DUI attorneys or someone with specialized knowledge in this area, including knowledge of traffic laws, motor vehicle laws, and ignition interlock devices, for example.
Moreover, a good DUI attorney may challenge certain aspects of your DUI charge based on his or her specialized knowledge of breathalyzers, blood test, and chemical testing procedures.Therefore, you need a good DUI lawyer who can help guide you through the often confusing word of DUI.
Reasons to Hire a Pahrump DUI Attorney
What to Look for in a DUI Lawyer
Qualified DUI lawyers handle a variety of cases involving DUI arrests, DWI, and other drunk driving-related offenses. When looking for a DUI lawyer, you should concentrate on the lawyer's expertise, skill level, commitment, and location or area served. For example, an experienced DUI attorney may help:
- reduce or eliminate jail time;
- eliminate a revoked license;
- reduce your DUI charge to a lesser offense, and/or
- avoid trial with a plea bargain.
Also, it's important that the attorney you hire has the necessary skill level and is the one who actually conducts most of the work on your case.
Lastly, because DUI laws vary so widely by state and county, it's important that the attorney have experience in the city or county where the arrest took place.
How to Find a DUI Lawyer
There are numerous ways to find a DUI lawyer. Referrals from friends and family or online research may be a good start. However, not all websites are the same — and unless you live in the same county as your friend or relative, or have unlimited hours to spend online, you may wish to find a local DUI lawyer using one of several quality-assured lawyer directories, such as FindLaw, devoted to connecting you to an experienced lawyer in your area.
Questions to Ask a DUI Lawyer
Before selecting a DUI lawyer, you should feel comfortable enough to speak with him or her concerning all aspects of your DUI or drunk-driving related charge. Below are some of the questions you should ask before hiring a DUI attorney.
- How much of your criminal defense practice is devoted to DUI/DWI cases?
- How much of my DUI case will you actually handle?
- How many DUI/DWI cases have you defended?
- Are you aware of the state's breathalyzer requirements and/or loopholes?
- What are your attorney's fees, and how are they calculated?
DUI Lawyer Fees
The cost of fighting a DUI charge will vary, and depends on a number of factors. First, not all DUI attorneys are the same, and a good DUI lawyer will probably cost more than an average DUI lawyer. Second, DUI fees will likely vary according to geography, or where you live, so a New York DUI lawyer may cost more than a DUI lawyer in Kansas. Third, DUI charges are case-specific and the fees will vary based on the amount of work needed to represent your case (for example, a first-offender vs. habitual offender). In all cases, it is wise to consult with a variety of DUI attorneys in your area to find one you feel comfortable with in representing you and get a sense of the cost involved in fighting your case.


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One of the big things I missed when going gluten-free was pretzels. I love pretzels. Small & crunchy, warm, soft & hot. I don't think I have met a pretzel that I didn't like. Oh yeah, that is because they are purely carbs! HA!
There are a couple of companies that make gluten-free pretzels. Ener-G makes some good pretzels. Glutino is the latest on my list for review.
The Glutino pretzels are awesome. They are crunchy & crispy, with just the right amount of salt. I loved pairing these twists with my sandwiches for lunch.
If you made me choose between these 2 brands of pretzels, I would have to go with the Glutino as the better pretzel. 🙂 Now, if you will excuse me. I need to go get some water. These pretzels are making me thirsty. 😉 LOL! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
If you are looking for a gluten-free hot soft pretzel, there are some at my local health food store, but I can't bring myself to pay $17+ for them. I have made bagels from Pamela's Bread Mix before and topped with sea salt & they were very reminiscent of hot soft pretzels.
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Fearful Silence Shrouds Ghana's Gay Crackdown
News sources report that efforts in the African nation Ghana to round up and "get rid of" gays have not been met with vocal resistance. To the contrary, even human rights groups have fallen into a fearful silence, lest they be accused of being gay themselves and subject to persecution.
The anti-gay crackdown started last month when a regional minister, Paul Evan Aidoo, responded to lobbying from Christian and Muslim groups with a directive that gays be placed under arrest. Aidoo tasked Ghanaian security agencies with finding and detaining gays, and also called for heterosexuals, such as landlords, to turn in people they suspect might be gay.
Aidoo has described the effort to round up and arrest gays as an initiative to "get rid of" all homosexuals.
One religious group, the Christian Council of Ghana, went a step further and demanded of its followers that they not lend their support at the ballot box to Ghanaian politicians who might be supportive of GLBT rights.
The anti-gay effort might well backfire and boost HIV rates in the African nation. Health advocates have long warned that countries that stigmatize and criminalize gays drive same-gender sexual conduct, whether between gays, bisexuals, or straight men who have sex with men (MSMs), underground.
Worse, the fear of prosecution prevents people from being tested for HIV, sharply raising the risk that HIV positive people will transmit the virus to others. An effective treatment regimen has been proven to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, but no such regimen will be used where people are too afraid to be tested, let alone pursue treatment.
Another side effect of such stigmatization is that the very people who most need fact-based health information and the means to protect themselves and others, such as condoms, are far less likely to receive those things in a climate where homosexuality is criminalized.
Social and legal stigma also imperils health workers and advocates. One such advocate, MacDarling Cobbinah, who is with the Coalition against Homophobia in Ghana, told the media that one colleague was accosted and assaulted by a gang, AllAfrica.com reported on Aug. 1.
"It has brought about a lot of fear and stigma for the people," said Cobbinah. "It is difficult to organize programs" for counseling, safer sex, and other needs of GLBTs and MSMs, Cobbinah added. "It is very difficult for people to walk freely on the street.
"The call for arrest has really pushed people down."
In some ways, the success of health-driven NGOs like Cobbinah's group added to the problem, the article suggested, reporting that Aidoo took action after hearing that some 8,000 people had turned to the services that such NGOs provided.
But those thousands of people are now afraid to continue using any such services. Cobbinah told the media that while a few weeks ago 20 regulars attended a weekly peer support group, the numbers quickly dwindled and now no one at all attends.
"They said, 'If we come, we might be arrested.' "
The threat of arrest alone seems to be a deterrent. The article said that no official arrests have taken place as of yet. But the social climate has sharply and abruptly deteriorated for Ghanaian GLBTs, and no one is speaking up in their defense.
Some individuals fear being branded as gay themselves if they speak out; meantime, service organizations have come under pressure from the government to disclose the names of Ghanaians who have used their services.
"Stopping this work would affect thousands of people," reported AllAfrica.com "In 2008, 2,900 people accessed their services, and by this year numbers had quadrupled."
But it's unlikely the tide will turn any time soon. Ghanaian law has long penalized same-gender sex with prison time. And with next year's elections approaching, politicians there see the exploitation of Ghanaian society's homophobia as an easy means to promote their visibility and bolster their chances at the ballot box.
Moreover, since gays have been reticent to come out, they have largely been invisible. Reports of the 8,000 people who made use of the service organizations geared toward gays, bisexuals, and MSMs and curbing the AIDS epidemic "shocked" people who had no idea that so many gays could exist in their nation.
Ghanaian political party the People's National Convention (PNC) issued a statement in support of Aidoo's call for mass arrests of gays, British newspaper the Independent reported on July 22.
"Homosexuality is abhorrent," the PNC said. "Media discourse across the world is being dictated by the vulgar opinions of homosexuals. Ghana and probably Africa cannot sustain the menace of homosexuals."
Demonstrations against GLBTs in Ghana are a recent phenomenon, having begun only last year. The first such protest took place in the city of Sekondi Takoradi and drew "thousands of angry youth," according to June 4, 2010, GhanaWeb article. The protest was organized by a Muslim group, but received support from other religions as well, including Christianity.
The protest in Takoradi was reportedly prompted by "reports of alleged gay marriages and parties in Tanokrom and other suburbs of the city," the article said.
The GhanaWeb article was riddled with claims about gays that sound identical to anti-gay talking points from American religious opponents to the gay equality movement, including claims that young Ghanaian males were being turned gay by older men and that homosexuality is a choice. Moreover, gays were condemned as tempting God to punish Ghana.
"Ghana will suffer more than the experience of Sodom and Gomorrah, should we embrace this practice in this country," said protest leader Saeed Hamid, whose group even then was lobbying Aidoo to take action against the area's gay population.
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Documentary photography Workshop with Patrick Zachmann
May 4, 2015
by Patrick Zachmann
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Professional photographers, advanced amateurs, journalists.
Learn and improve how to build a documentary reportage by covering a story defined with Patrick Zachmann. Refine storytelling and story composition by analyzing real-situation problems, images analysis, editing and captions writing. Learn how to position one's self in space in order to find the fair distance between the subject and the photographer, suggest a point of view. Patrick Zachmann will dedicate time to analysis of images, content, shape and a lot of importance to editing. Most of all, the workshop with Patrick Zachmann will help you discover your own visual language as well as practical and conceptual know how to confront real situation reportage making.
«I believe that when one gains professional experience and artistic practice during several years, to pass on a little bit of know-how is a way to allow young photographers to get what one has taken and learnt from others.»
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This will be a hands on workshop with shooting sessions, individual assignments, daily group discussion and editing sessions.
You'll be expected to fully immerse yourself, take risks and push your boundaries in order to move forward into another level in your photography.
Day 1: Masterclass – Projections
Patrick Zachmann will spend time talking about his own work and the different projects he has worked on. He will share his photographic references with the group and discuss the challenges of being a working photographer.
Portfolios reviews and projects definition
Each participant will receive and in-depth critique of their work which will also be used as a jumping board for workshop assignments. Participants are highly encouraged to come to the workshop with defined ideas on the subject they want to photograph during the workshop. However, a session will be devoted to refining each participant's story and a list of suggestions of projects will be provided by Eyes in Progress.
Days 2 & 3: Masterclass – Projections
Each day begins with a masterclass session when Patrick Zachmann focus on one aspect of his work.
Portfolios reviews and projects definition
Shooting sessions
Each participant goes shoot his own project. Help with directions, contacts and translation in Paris will be provided by the workshop team if needed.
Feedback on shooting, improvement suggestions. Through the selection and discussion of the best images of the day, the participants will work towards developing their own photographic style and hopefully, see their overall approach improve.
Day 4: Final portfolio editing
Each participant will work on a large edit of his images, then they are printed and laid down on a table (10×15 format). The final editing is made during a one-to-one session with Patrick Zachmann, the other participants are encouraged to attend the sessions of the others. Once the final edit is done, the participants may work on the post-process and are then allowed to make A4 and/or A3 prints (2 max.) of their best images. They are then to write a personal statement on the work, which will be send to the evaluation committee member of their choice.
Final projections
Teaching language: English.
Workshop hours: 9h30-18h30.
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Jake Champion. Is there a better lacrosse name than Jake Champion, defenseman for Florida's St. Thomas Aquinas? When Jake Champion punches you, you stay punched. An unaware opponent found that out last night. As Jake Champion was being escorted off the field for throwing a punch during the game, Jake Champion decided to throw a second punch, at a St. Andrew's player just minding his own business.
Jake Champion will presumably be suspended, but fuck you he's Jake Champion.


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Protestors Damage Buildings In Northwest D.C. | News
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- According to The Metropolitan Police Department, 60 protesters damaged multiple businesses on Sunday night in Northwest D.C.
Police say the three businesses affected by the protests were the DVA Federal Credit Union located at 800 K St. NW, a smashed window at M&T bank located at 901 7th St NW, and a smashed window at Hooters located at 800 K St. NW.
Police have not taken anyone into custody yet.
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|Happy Wooden Horse Chinese New Year!!!
Today we worked half day until 2pm. It's a Chinese New Year's Eve. Everyone was in holiday mood already, much awaiting for the long weekend hehehe... Many had taken their leave today and went back to their hometown (mostly Malaysian and Indonesian). They took bus, ferry, taxi, car, or airplane. Must be very crowded in the checkpoint and airport :)
Many office opened half day. Most of our goods came yesterday and the day before. Today there were only little order to come and not much things to do for my colleagues. I was preparing for the upcoming month-end closing.
At 12.30pm me and my colleagues had our lunch at office Cafeteria. Our Chefs prepared nice food today (fish maw soup, vegetable fa cai, nasi lemak with ingredients) plus few varieties of Chinese New Year cookies, gold coin chocolates and Mandarin oranges to add up the CNY ambience :) We enjoyed our meals slowly, had a chit chat, as if we were having reunion lunch together.
Oh, we had our first Lo Hei together though on Tuesday. Read more about Lo Hei here. It was only 5 of us. The two Chinese porters had gone back to China for holiday since two weeks ago.
|Roasted duck and pork char siew :)
Yesterday we had a roasted duck and pork char siew feast too. Oh, we were really spoiled with food at this Festive season!
At home there were lots and lots of tidbits, cookies and snacks too! Hohoho! Beer and soft drinks were prepared too!
|My dear Baobei - ready for Steamboat reunion dinner :)
Tonight we had reunion dinner at home. Usually during Chinese New Year's Eve family members would get together at home or restaurant and had their dinner together. Steamboat was one of the choices as we could eat slowly and had conversation while eating. It was easier to prepare too. We ate, drank, and chit chatted until about 11pm then continued with watching TV. Our local TV broadcasted live show from Chinatown then followed with count down when the time came!
We lighted out the joysticks and pray to Buddha and ancestor, wish for their blessings so that we can go through the year ahead blessed with good health, safety, peace, happiness, wealth and luck. We prayed for others people's happiness too :)
I attach the cute Chinese New Year greeting's video here. Hope you enjoy! And I hope that everything will go smoothly too! Wish everyone a Happy Wooden Horse Chinese New Year! Huat ah!!! ^^


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MLB approves padded cap for pitchers
Optional headwear to be introduced in effort to help protect hurlers from line drives
Major League Baseball has approved a padded cap designed to protect pitchers from potentially dangerous line drives.
After testing a number of prototypes from various companies, a cap manufactured by the 4Licensing Corporation subsidiary isoBlox will be made available to pitchers at all levels when they report to Spring Training. Use of the equipment will be optional. Since the caps need to be fitted, players who are interested will be provided with contact information for the company.
There are no plans to require Minor League players to wear the product.
MLB, which will continue to work with other companies that are developing products to enhance safety, alerted all teams of the development Tuesday morning after consultation with the Major League Baseball Players Association.
"We're excited to have a product that meets our safety criteria," MLB's executive vice president for labor relations Dan Halem told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" on Tuesday. "MLB is committed to working with manufacturers to develop products that offer maximum protection to our players, and we're not stopping at all."
This development came almost 17 months after pitcher Brandon McCarthy, then with the Athletics, sustained serious head injuries after being struck by a line drive, an incident that triggered increased discussion about ways to protect pitchers.
According to ESPN, Halem and MLB senior counsel for labor relations Patrick Houlihan said the threshold for approval was that the cap had to provide protection at 83 mph, which is below the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) severity index of 1,200, above which is considered to be high risk for skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries. An MLB-commissioned study determined that 83 mph is the average speed of a line drive when it reaches the area of the pitching mound.
According to the company, the caps are slightly more than a half-inch thicker in the front and an inch thicker near the temples than standard caps, and they provide frontal impact protection up to 90 mph and for side impact up to 85 mph.
There had been some thought that protective caps would be available last spring. That it took so much longer is a testament to the exacting standards MLB required.
"The process that Major League Baseball took was very careful and deliberate. This wasn't something they were rushing to do," 4LC chief executive officer Bruce Foster said in a conference call. "They took their time and made sure that we had dotted our i's and crossed our t's. There was nothing that was left unturned. They were prudent. They understood the importance of protective gear for a pitcher, and there was no cutting of any corners. It was very deliberate, it was very practical and it was very valuable testing."
The padding adds seven ounces to the weight of a cap, which currently weighs three to four ounces. The company does not believe the caps will interfere with a pitcher's motion or comfort, adding that the best available stats indicate that 12 pitchers have been hit in the head by line drives during the past six seasons.
One, of course, was McCarthy, who worked with the company as it developed prototypes. And it was an indication of how tough a sell this could be for Major Leaguers when he told ESPN.com that the model he had tested was "too big" and "didn't pass the eye test" and was "too hot."
McCarthy added: "The technology is there. It helps. It's proven to help. But I don't think it's ready yet as a Major League ready product."
Responded Mark Panko, 4LC president of sports and entertainment: "We are very sensitive to Brandon's injury. Brandon has provided us with great feedback throughout the process. We're working with him and anyone else who's interested in wearing the cap to insure it overcomes any of those objections. ... He has yet to try on a cap that has been custom-fitted to his head. The cap he's tried to date has been a rough guesstimate. Those comments are in advance of the small tweaks he requested. Once he gets those, we feel comfortable and confident that he'll feel good about the cap."
Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ, who suffered a fractured skull when struck by a line drive last May 7, was also non-committal.
"I'd have to see what the differences in feel would be -- does it feel close enough to a regular cap?" Happ told ESPN. "You don't want to be out there thinking about it and have it take away from your focus on what you're doing."
National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw told MLB Network that he also has some reservations, although he's optimistic that baseball is moving in the right direction.
"I've actually tried one of those on," said Kershaw. "I've thrown with it. You don't look very cool. I'll be honest. You don't look very cool out there. But technology is unbelievable, and it really doesn't feel that much different once you get used to it. Obviously it would be a change. We wouldn't look the same as everybody else, but if you're that one guy who gets hit what seems like every year, there's that chance out there. I'm definitely not opposed to it. I think it'd take a lot of getting used to. I think it's a great thing and a step in the right direction, for sure."
The new equipment will not prevent all injuries and many of the more seriously injured pitchers were struck below the cap line. There has been no discussion of expanding this initiative to include visors, masks or helmets.
"There would have to be widespread willingness among players to use such a device," Halem said. "Short of wearing a helmet, I am doubtful there'll be a product to protect against 100 mph. Hopefully there will be."
The company officials said that the early response from youth leagues has been overwhelming -- cap liners using the technology are expected to be available before the end of March -- and suggested that acceptance may start there and work upward as players who have become accustomed to the protection begin filtering into professional baseball and, ultimately, the Major Leagues.
"If you've ever seen a 90 mph impact on a head, which I saw up front and personal because of the testing, it's vicious," Foster said. "The way I look at it is, nobody wanted to wear a helmet in hockey. Nobody wanted a facemask in football. Then you saw the visors and the whole migration. I think it's going to evolve. It won't be overnight. It's a lifestyle change. It looks different now and it will look different until it doesn't look different anymore."


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Police: Bank robber strikes in Churchton
Anne Arundel County police asking for public's help
Anne Arundel County police are asking for the public's help to find a bank robber.
Police said a man came into the Bank of America at 5554 Muddy Creek Road in Churchton around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and handed the bank teller a note that announced a bank robbery. The note implied he had a gun, but no weapon was displayed and after getting an undisclosed amount of money, he fled, police said.
The robber was described as a white man in his 30s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall with a stocky build, wearing dark sunglasses, a black knit hat and a black coat.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Detective Clifford Van Hoesen of the Robbery Unit at 410-222-3469 (3566) or Metro Crime Stoppers.
Tipsters can call, email or text tips to Metro Crime Stoppers hotline available 24 hours a day toll free at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Text "MCS" plus the message to CRIMES (274637) or visit the website.
Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. Tipsters may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.


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The Hope College Great Performance Series will feature the multi Grammy-nominated Quartet San Francisco, Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
Grammy-nominated for its last two releases, including nominations for "Best Classical Crossover" in 2006 and 2007, and an international tango competition winner (New York, 2004), Quartet San Francisco expresses itself in its agility and standout virtuosic playing. The group's repertoire ranges from Astor Piazzolla' tangos to the jazz of Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck.
The quartet's most recent recording, "Whirled Chamber Music," featured American composer Raymond Scott along with works by David Grisman, Chick Corea and Burton Lane. "All About Jazz" said the recording "could easily be the most cheerful and brilliantly-executed release of 2007."
Since its concert debut in 2001, Quartet San Francisco has offered its exclusive and ground-breaking literature to local, national, and international audiences in a variety of venues that include tango and concert halls, jazz festivals, museums and classrooms. "The musicians played with breezy wit, fine technical finish and a genuine feeling for musical idiom," reviewed "The Washington Post."
Quartet San Francisco is Jeremy Cohen and Kayo Miki, violinists; Keith Lawrence, violist; and Joel Cohen, cellist. More information on the group can be found at www.quartetsanfrancisco.com and the Hope College Great Performance Series, www.hope.edu/gps.
Tickets for the performance are on sale at the ticket office in the main lobby of the DeVos Fieldhouse, and cost $17 for regular admission, $12 for senior citizens, and $6 for children 18 and under. The ticket office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be called at (616) 395-7890.
The DeVos Fieldhouse is located at 222 Fairbanks Ave., between Ninth and 11th streets. Dimnent Memorial Chapel is located at 277 College Ave., on College Avenue at 12th Street.


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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Costume, Scenic Art, Theatre Design
Exhibition: 25 June - 3 July 2013
A unique insight into the collective creative talent and technical skills of the supporting production departments at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
The technical courses at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School are highly collaborative, with Theatre Design, Costume, Scenic Art and Technical departments working closely to produce theatre with professional production standards. This year, students have worked together on productions at the Redgrave Theatre, Circomedia, The Tobacco Factory, The Alma Tavern and the Bristol Old Vic.
The aim of this exhibition is to put all aspects of the production work that are normally 'behind the scenes' firmly in the limelight. The result of intensive training that has taken place in just one year at BOVTS, the work is of exceptional quality, and showcases the unique vocational training and collaborative skills offered by this long-established Bristol institution with a world-class reputation.
For more information on BOVTS, visit: www.oldvic.ac.uk
Admission: Free
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Pub Date: Fall 2011
The third in a series that launched to excitement and acclaim in 2009, Best Canadian Essays 2011 covers an impressive variety of topics. New series editor, Christopher Doda, and guest editor, Ibi Kaslik, infuse the series with a breath of fresh air—selecting insightful and provocative essays from Canadian magazines that range from personal insights on post-partum depression, a pro-smoking diatribe, and an appreciation of the great opera singer Maria Callas to pieces on "wage slavery", the plight of zoo elephants, Canada's ongoing war in Afghanistan and much more. The Best Canadian Essays 2011 exemplifies the outstanding quality and stunning diversity of Canadian nonfiction writing today.
About the Guest Editor
Ibi Kaslik is an internationally published novelist, freelance writer, and teachers. Her most recent novel, The Angel Riots, is a rock'n'roll comic-tragedy and was nominated for Ontario's Trillium award in 2009. Her first novel, Skinny, was a New York Times Bestseller and has been published in numerous countries. A native of Toronto, Ibi teaches creative writing at the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies and works as an art educator for youth.
About the Series Editor
Christopher Doda is an award-winning critic, editor, and poet. He is the author of two collections of poetry, Among Ruins (2001) and Aesthetics Lesson (2007). His poems and reviews have appeared in journals and magazines across Canada and he was an editor at Exile: The Literary Quarterly for five years. He is currently the review editor for the online journal Studio.


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Citizens of the post-Soviet East are crazy about dashcams because it helps them stay safe on dangerous, insurance fraud-filled roads. One Californian found his dashcam similarly useful.
Watch the video from Bad Drivers Of Southern California below and everything becomes pretty clear.
The uploader's full description gives a broader view of why it was so, so useful to have a dashcam running.
He started walking forward when I was about ~25 ft away. He was also walking sideways towards me even though it may not appear like it (it was much more obvious without the black boxes). As soon as he slammed himself on my car, he pretended to have hurt his ankle and rolled onto the ground as soon as he came off camera. When I got out of my car, I made sure not to mention my camera and basically cussed him out for about ten minutes until the police came.
There were five witnesses in total (including a driver just turning the corner behind me) and all said that I had hit the pedestrian. When the police came, I was pretty much the last person they interviewed (probably because I was all hot-headed and it looked like I was at fault). I showed them my footage straight from my camera, which at this point, the pedestrian already had lied if he had been hit. After they saw what was going on, they asked my if I would cooperate by providing them this footage so they can file charges, which I agreed to.
There was a very small dent on my hood and I didn't realize it was there until days later after this after seeing a slight imperfection on the reflection from the paint. They took down my information and I was free to go. I don't know what has happened to any of the witnesses and I'm sure they arrested the pedestrian. To this day, I received no follow-up.
If you suddenly have the urge to fix yourself up with some on-dash recording power, look no further than right here.


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Diversions for You and Your Friends is a feature of the blog, which appears every Monday. To find out more about Diversions, read the Introduction and Number 1, or you can visit the Diversions Archive.
This week's Diversions for You and Your Friends is "Step Onto the TSS Earnslaw." You can use this Diversion several ways:
1. Online version. Read "Step Onto the TSS Earnslaw" or forward this PDF for a friend to read in his or her browser.
2. Print version. Print the PDF and send it to a friend. I print my cards on both sides of an 8.5" x 11" paper. Then I fold that in half and put it into a 6" x 9" envelope. (You could also just print it out and cut it into four pages, which are numbered, staple them together, and fit them into in a business-sized envelope.)
You will notice that in this print version (and print versions in the future) that there is a space at the top of the card where you can write your own greeting to your friend.
The idea for this comes from a woman to whom I send these cards periodically. She said that she appreciates it when I write a short note with each card. That way, she feels it is personalized. I don't add much more than her name, and perhaps a short comment I make only to her, but that seems to made a significant difference to her.
So I am now leaving a space in the print version at the top of the first page. Then, when you print it out (on the front and back of a piece of paper), you may want to write something like this:
I know that you spend a lot of time working and worrying about your situation, so I thought you would like something to take your mind off your troubles — at least for a little while. Enjoy.


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Wilson outduels 49ers' Kaepernick, helps get Seahawks to Super Bowl
Russell Wilson's first NFC championship game began with a thud. It ended with a bang, and his well-deserved first trip to the Super Bowl.
The Seahawks' defense provided its usual dose of slobberknocking and smacktalking in Sunday's heated, hard-hitting battle that knocked Colin Kaepernick and the rival 49ers out of the playoffs short of their second consecutive Super Bowl. But the 23-17 victory required Wilson to rebound from a near-disastrous start to deliver the better finish between the two dynamic young quarterbacks.
MORE: Scoreboard | Playoff images | WATCH: Richard Sherman's bizarre interview
Most second-year starters wouldn't have been able to recover from losing a fumble on the first play from scrimmage. Or getting swarmed by the 49ers' ferocious pass rush (four sacks, intentional grounding) for most of the game. Or seeing his freewheeling counterpart have the room to run that he just did not.
Kaepernick did the more explosive running (130 rushing yards to Wilson's 3), but in a passing season, in passing league, Wilson, just as he did often all season, won because he was the more efficient passer (104.6 rating to Kaepernick's 56.4).
When you recall just how much Wilson was under duress, it's hard to believe his numbers (16-of-25, 215 yards, TD) were so smooth. Then you remember how he's blessed with the mad scrambling ability and strong arm that can turn an ugly play into a pretty one.
It's true that Wilson did have a lot more help from the traditional running game, as Marshawn Lynch busted through an otherwise stingy 49ers' front seven for a 40-yard TD as part of his 22-carry, 109-yard effort. Consider that beyond Kaepernick, San Francisco produced only 31 yards total on 17 attempts.
But Wilson also was working with the shoddier pass protection and less established receiving corps. He also has limited escape routes to run downfield and out of trouble. Even with Lynch, it makes a wash at best on who has the better supporting cast.
We have seen Kaepernick's strong arm at work during the Niners' past five playoff games, and again with his by-far best pass on Sunday, a 26-yard scoring strike to Anquan Boldin that give them their last lead in the third quarter. Because of that gun, he can afford to have some gunslinger in him. Wilson matches the arm, but his accuracy and decision-making are ahead of Kaepernick's at the moment.
MORE: Super Bowl rings | Super Bowl info | Best players without a Super Bowl ring
While Wilson didn't make another critical mistake the rest of the game, he also made the two most important passes of the game. One was the post-scramble 51-yard bullet to Doug Baldwin that woke up the Seahawks' offense for its first field goal (and points) late in the second quarter. The second was the fourth-down free play 35-yard TD to Jermaine Kearse that gave the Seahawks their first lead early in the fourth quarter.
Kaepernick, who had done most everything well with his arm and legs in his other playoff games, struggled to protect the ball (two interceptions, fumble lost) in the second half of a tight game when Seattle figured out how to keep him from breaking free out of the pocket.
Wilson and Kaepernick are just getting warmed up in what has already become the NFL's best QB rivalry. They should be battling for NFC West titles and conference supremacy for several seasons to come, and we haven't see the best football from either one.
Kaepernick got the head start last year. Wilson won this year's round. Once Wilson plays in Super Bowl XLVIII, we can't wait until they meet again.


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Daniel Barden loved swimming, soccer
The son of Jacqueline and Mark Barden, Daniel, 7, loved swimming and soccer, according to the Wall Street Journal. He was a "sweet boy," Karin LaBanca told the WSJ. LaBanca's daughter was friends with Daniel.
From his obituary:
"Daniel was the light of his family's life. Adored and admired by all, Daniel touched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth, inspiring spirit of kindness and generosity, outgoing and affectionate nature, and his imaginative play
Daniel loved spending time with his family, both immediate and extended, riding waves at the beach, playing the drums in a band with his brother James and sister Natalie, foosball, reading, and making s'mores around the bonfire with his cousins at his Papa's house in Smallwood, NY. Daniel was on the Newtown soccer team and the Newtown Torpedoes swim team."


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Step into Suunto ambassador Emelie Forsberg's running shoes for a week of training, yoga, gardening, baking and cooking. When it comes to the mountain lifestyle, she's living the dream. Take a peek into her world and be inspired!
Trail running champion Emelie Forsberg lives in Chamonix in the French Alps and spends her days running around the Mont Blanc massif.
But her life isn't all intense training and competition. She has downtime and spends it doing yoga in stunning outdoor locations, tending her vegetable garden, studying and baking her signature treats.
"I think for me, because I haven't always been in the world of training and racing, as many other athletes have, I find it very important to do other things on the side of the athlete life," Emelie says. "I like to make up new recipes, read biology articles to keep my education up-to-date. I love taking time for the garden, and harvesting veggies in the summer and autumn. I also like writing, which I do for a Swedish magazine. All of these hobbies make my life as an athlete better!"
Press play to watch Emelie talk about her love of running
Monday: double training session
Morning: I often wake up early (5 or 6 am), which means the sun has not normally risen over the mountains to reach the house. I often do yoga inside and then I make a coffee and go outside and walk around my little garden. I eat some homemade muesli and yoghurt. I leave the house and start the training. The first run is a harder session with some intervals.
Noon: After getting home from my run, I prepare the lunch, usually with something from the garden. My favourite food now is a zucchini lasagne with tomatoes and cheese and Swiss chard. Then I need to catch up with emails and when I'm finished I bake some tasty cookies to enjoy that night.
Afternoon/evening: Then it's time for the afternoon session and I go for an hour easy run. Afterward, I do stretching and 10 core and back exercises. Prepare my running pack for the following day. I always go to bed early because I wake up early.
Emelie recently attended a one week yoga camp. © Emelie Forsberg
Tuesday: long mountain day
Morning: Wake up early and take a quick breakfast. Grab my pack and go into the mountains.
Training: Often the approach is around 3.4 hours and then the climbing and scrambling starts. I like to choose mountains where you need crampons and one ice axe.
Evening: Coming home around dinnertime, I prepare a good dinner with veggies from the garden and then I spend the rest of the evening at home and maybe on the sofa reading. I like easy reading books that are like movies, like books by Ken Follet, or sometimes books by people like John Muir and Umberto Eco.
Emelie has two vege patches. One is 3 m x 3 m, the other 1 m x 1.5 m. © Emelie Forsberg
Wednesday: easy day
Morning: I go on a short morning run before breakfast, come back and catch up with computer work. Then I bake something and do some gardening. I like to bake cakes, pastries and desserts as well as sourdough or fruit and nut bread. I experiment with flour like with chickpea flour, coconut flour and almond flour.
Afternoon: I do a yoga session in the afternoon. This is a rest day.
Click here to read more about Emelie Forsberg
Cinnnamon buns are one of her favorite things to bake. © Emelie Forsberg
Thursday: mixed day
Morning: Yoga, coffee in the sun, then breakfast followed by a three hour run at a good pace. The pace depends on the terrain, but it's almost racing pace.
Noon: Lunch, with veggies from the garden.
Afternoon: Roller skiing. Only uphill!
Emelie's tips for improving your trail running!
She runs straight out of her door and into the mountains. © Emelie Forsberg
Friday: interval day
Morning: Yoga, coffee in the sun, breakfast and then an interval training session.
Afternoon: A two-hour easy paced run
A coffee in the sun is a daily must in her routine. © Emelie Forsberg
Saturday: rest day
Just taking it easy today. Maybe going for an easy run.
"I love maps! Looking to new routes and adventures," Emelie says. © Emelie Forsberg
Sunday: big day
This is normally a race day! If there's no race, I normally do about a four hour run in the morning and stretch and do a core workout in the afternoon.
Click here for Emelie's power pancakes recipe!
Emelie does a core workout surrounded by her gardening equipment © Emelie Forsberg


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affordableportables necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 73 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
Affordable Portables
A little over a month ago we had a contest to completely update our logo which was fabulous, however the owner of our company loves his old logo and would instead like to see if someone could come up with an update of our beautiful 1980's logo (j/k).
Our company has been around for many years and we have plenty of stores in the Southern California region. In addition, we are AT&T's number one premier agent in Southern California. We need something that is more fitting of the high quality products and services we provide to our customers.
We would like to update our logo to something more modern and professional but not too "techy."
We have a new website which utilizes a mostly black background and is very professional looking. We are open to different color schemes and welcome you imagination.
As long as our company name is in the logo concept, we are open to having symbols/icons that represent our service/industry.
You can see our old logo at http://www.affordable-portables.com
Our company has been in business for over 25 years and caters to all age groups, so mass appeal is what we are searching for. A professional, clean, modern corporate look that appeals to all is what is desired.
The tag line must read, "Keeping You Connected!" Like I said we are looking for something updated, more modern, and more professional than our current logo without a huge drastic makeover. The owner loves his old design but it doesn't match our current website or today's more modern designs. If possible I will try to post the old logo for all to go from.
What I Want:
· Professional
· Modern
· Clean
· Corporate
· Any color scheme
What I Don't Want:
· Childish or cartoony
· Overly "techy"
· Unprofessional or low end
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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By Emily Carson, '14
St. Bonaventure University's ENACTUS team moved to the semifinals for the first time in school history while presenting at the 2014 ENACTUS United States National Exposition.
Held last month at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, St. Bonaventure earned a spot among the top 16 ENACTUS groups in the nation.
ENACTUS, formerly known as Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that promotes partnership between leaders in business and university students to make a difference in their local communities.
St. Bonaventure offers academic credit through its Gubbio Leadership Program, a program that bonds teams of students together to gain leadership perspective, teamwork skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to design and execute legacy projects.
The annual competition is open to each ENACTUS team across the country. More than 200 schools in attendance gave a 17-minute presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period led by a panel of judges.
This year's ENACTUS team included St. Bonaventure students Michael Pingelski, an accounting major from Medford, N.J.; Devin Kane, a journalism/mass communication major from Binghamton, N.Y.; Thomas Green, an accounting major from Rochester, N.Y.; Carrie Wozniak, an accounting major from Tonawanda, N.Y.; Jamie Zoerb, an accounting major from Painted Post, N.Y.; Ryan Cooke, a journalism and integrated marketing communications student from Rome, N.Y.; and graduate assistant Nicholas Garuckas, an MBA student from Kirtland, Ohio, who provided coaching.
Garuckas said the team began putting their presentation together in January.
"The presentation is basically a report about what our ENACTUS team has done in the past year and how well it measures up to the ENACTUS criteria," he said.
Garuckas said the team's semester-long preparations have paid off.
"When they gave the presentation during the semifinal round they were perfect," he said. "Their timing was great, and they gave the entire presentation without flaw."
Green said he is happy to see that the presentation painted a clear picture of the impact that SBU's ENACTUS team has had on Western New York and beyond.
For instance, some of the group's local projects included My Happy Healthy Kids, a program to show children how to cook healthy meals; The Challenger Learning Center Executive Leadership program, a space-themed training program that allows regional companies to train their employees; and the Rubberband 500, an engineering event for local high school students.
SBU ENACTUS also provides small-business consulting and business seminars in the Bahamas, and supports an orphanage of more than 700 students through its Embrace It Africa program.
"It wasn't until the later rounds that I realized just how spectacular and how incredible the projects that we have done over the past year really were," added Pingelski.
The team is looking forward to preparing for the competition again in years to come.
"It was great to see them go from being skeptical about the whole thing to having so much confidence in their abilities," Garuckas said. "They really were a great group, and it is nice to show how far our chapter of ENACTUS has gone and see the potential for us to continue to move forward."
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Fighting Hunger at NCVS – In More Ways Than One
This year's National Conference on Volunteering and Service (NCVS) was not a typical conference for me. Normally, I'm out there with the hordes, rushing from session to session while trying to meet as many people as possible and have meaningful conversations without cutting anyone short, writing notes on the back of business cards as I wolf down some food if the line isn't too long.
It's always a good time.
This year, however, I was at NCVS for a different purpose: To spread the word about our Fighting Hunger Together initiative with the Walmart Foundation. Thus I spent most of my time at our well-placed booth in the exhibit hall, having more leisurely, focused conversations with whoever happened to pass by, and fighting their hunger with our never-ending candy bowls.
And yet in the end, I feel like I met even more people than usual, and got a unique and valuable perspective about how our project and others like Fighting Hunger Together could impact the sector.
About Fighting Hunger Together
Fighting Hunger Together is a partnership between VolunteerMatch and the Walmart Foundation to build capacity for hunger-related organizations by helping them engage the volunteers they need to do their important work. Nonprofits all over the country that do any sort of hunger or food-related work have free access to VolunteerMatch's premium tools, as well as specialized training and resources.
We've built this hunger map to increase the visibility of your hunger-related volunteer opportunities, and encourage potential volunteers across the United States to sign up to fight hunger in their communities.
We have also designed a series of free webinars that tackle volunteer engagement through the lens of unique challenges facing hunger-related organizations. Check out the webinar lineup here.
In the Booth
While I didn't count heads at the conference, it seemed like hundreds of people stopped by our booth to hear about Fighting Hunger Together and how they could get involved. (They also loved the free candy, as there wasn't much other free food at the conference.)
The large majority of the people I met (and in truth, the large majority of the people at the conference), were from volunteer centers and state commissions. Fighting Hunger Together is a great free resource for them to offer the nonprofits in their networks that work on hunger issues.
I also met a bunch of people from companies that are interested in stepping up their work in their communities. Fighting Hunger Together is an example of the types of partnerships we have at VolunteerMatch with our corporate clients, working with them to identify key issue areas relevant to their consumer base and company mission, and helping them achieve real impact through volunteer engagement.
You know who I didn't meet? I didn't meet a lot of people actually working at nonprofits fighting hunger. This is probably because this particular conference is simply too expensive for small, local organizations to afford. Fortunately, everyone I spoke to knew someone in their town that works to end hunger, and they promised to spread the word.
What I Learned
First of all, considering the number of convening and capacity building organizations like volunteer centers and state commissions, and given how willing and excited people are to share resources, there is incredible potential power in Networked Nonprofits (and in creating a true network of nonprofits). If we all focus on working together, sharing best practices and measuring impact together, I believe the large-scale impact we would have across multiple issues would increase exponentially.
Second, partnering with corporations is a good idea. (Nothing explosively new there, I know. But it was significantly reinforced for me at this conference.) Working with companies helps you increase the visibility and scale of your project and cause, and helps the companies achieve true impact in the community. It's a win-win for all.
Finally, hunger is an issue that is relevant to everyone, no matter where they work. All we have to do is give people a concrete way to fight it, like signing up to volunteer. That's what we're trying to do with Fighting Hunger Together, supported by the Walmart Foundation – helping nonprofits get as many people involved as possible, because the more people that are engaged to fight hunger, the faster we will succeed in wiping it out.
Learn more about Fighting Hunger Together: Sign up for a free webinar, and post hunger volunteer opportunities.


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Transaction interface controls
transactions in JDO. This interface consists of "getter" and
"setter" methods for several Java bean-style properties and
standard transaction demarcation methods.
Kodo offers additional transaction-related functionality through
Kodo can also integrate with your application server's JTA service. See Section 8.2, "Integrating with the Transaction Manager" in the Reference Guide for details.
public boolean getNontransactionalRead (); public void setNontransactionalRead (boolean read); public boolean getNontransactionalWrite (); public void setNontransactionalWrite (boolean write); public boolean getRetainValues (); public void setRetainValues (boolean retain); public boolean getRestoreValues (); public void setRestoreValues (boolean restore); public boolean getOptimistic (); public void setOptimistic (boolean optimistic); public Synchronization getSynchronization (); public void setSynchronization (Synchronization synch);
NontransactionalRead, NontransactionalWrite, RetainValues,
RestoreValues, and
properties mirror those presented in
Section 7.2.2, "PersistenceManager and Transaction Defaults". We need not
discuss them again.
The final
Transaction property,
Synchronization, has not been covered yet.
This property enables you to associate a
instance with the
Transaction. The
Transaction will notify your
Synchronization instance on transaction
completion events, so that you can implement custom behavior on
commit or rollback. See the
Javadoc for details.
Kodo implements a complete transaction event listener framework
in addition to the standard
public void begin (); public void commit (); public void rollback ();
rollback methods demarcate transaction
boundaries. The methods should be self-explanatory:
begin starts a transaction,
commit attempts to commit the transaction's
changes to the datastore, and
aborts the transaction, in which case the datastore is
"rolled back" to its previous state. JDO implementations will
automatically roll back transactions if any exception is
thrown during the commit process.
public void setRollbackOnly (); public boolean getRollbackOnly ();
In a large system, it is generally good practice to isolate transaction demarcation code from business logic. Your business methods should not begin and end transactions; that should be left to the calling code. In fact, declarative transaction frameworks like EJB's Container Managed Transactions (CMT) get rid of explicit transaction demarcation altogether.
Sometimes, though, your business methods may encounter an error
that invalidates the current transaction. The
setRollbackOnly method allows your business logic to
mark the transaction for rollback. The method takes no parameters:
once a transaction has been marked for rollback it cannot be
unmarked. A transaction that has been marked for rollback cannot
commit successfully. A call to
commit will
result in an exception and an automatic rollback. The
getRollbackOnly method allows you to test whether
the current transaction has been marked for rollback.
public boolean isActive ();
Finally, the
isActive method returns
true if the transaction is in progress
begin has been called more recently than
commit or
rollback), and
Example 9.1. Grouping Operations with Transactions
public void transferFunds (User from, User to, double amnt) { // note: it would be better practice to move the transaction demarcation // code out of this method, but for the purposes of example... PersistenceManager pm = JDOHelper.getPersistenceManager (from); Transaction trans = pm.currentTransaction (); trans.begin (); try { from.decrementAccount (amnt); to.incrementAccount (amnt); trans.commit (); } catch (JDOFatalException jfe) // trans is already rolled back { throw jfe; } catch (RuntimeException re) // includes non-fatal JDO exceptions { trans.rollback (); // or could attempt to fix error and retry throw re; } }