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Among other matters with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), reliability has been an issue, according to Nate Conant, president of W.B. Walton Electric in Beaumont, Calif.
"Some LED products that we've used from offshore manufacturers claim to last for 50,000–100,000 hours, but we've installed them and, less than a year later, we've been back to fix them," he said. "As much as these brands are out there, buyers need to beware."
At Lighting Maintenance Inc., Eldridge, Iowa, owner Tom Circello admitted to experiencing similar frustrations with LEDs in certain upgrade situations.
"LED drivers were failing regularly at one national account we were supporting," he said, "and we also experienced a lot of outages with LED strip lights we were recently installing in gas station canopies; 5-foot chunks of the 20-foot strips we used were failing, but you can't just replace that one piece. You have to replace the whole strip."
In spite of these and other issues, both Conant and Circello are the first to acknowledge the many merits of LEDs.
"People love them for their long life and high efficiency, and as far as brightness, LEDs are comparable to the best conventional light sources," Conant said.
"LED technology is great for a variety of accent lighting, cove lighting and other applications, and it's becoming more and more standard in new construction," Circello agreed. "But it still has its problems."
Long life, unparalleled efficiency, brightness and durability are just some of the benefits that LED technology brings to the industry table and the contractor's market basket. But while the $2.5-plus billion LED lamp industry continues to progress along its rapid growth trajectory and distinctive path as the future of lighting, it remains plagued by a number of issues that currently impair its viability in a variety of key applications. Following, our experts discuss some of the issues that LEDs continue to face at this stage of their evolution as well as tips to help contractors navigate through the sometimes murky waters of LED technology.
A new playing field
"Relative to everything you knew about lighting, LEDs represent a complete paradigm shift," said Jim Benya, principal of Benya Lighting Design and director of the Advanced Lighting Design Program at the California Lighting Technology Center at the University of California, Davis. "Before, you used to be able to specify a luminaire with a certain amount of confidence that the electrical components inside it were standardized; they were easily recognized, well-stocked and fairly interchangeable. With LEDs, forget all of that.
"LEDs and drivers are not necessarily interchangeable with one another, and the luminaire plays an increasingly important role in the overall system. LEDs are a decidedly more finicky and nonstandardized technology than their conventional predecessors. And, to add to the confusion, they continue to change every month," he said.
Benya said that the makeup of the LED manufacturing community reflects a paradigm shift, as well.
"Before, there used to be a few big lighting players—predictable companies whom you could count on to back their products," he said. "Now, there are hundreds of different LED components and drivers out there from importers all over the world, some of whom are not well-documented, and you never know what you're going to get until something comes up."
What are the major issues contractors should watch out for?
Brightness and color
"Individual LEDs are extraordinarily bright, and looking right at them can be a real problem," Benya said. "Good lighting design demands that you shield the source from glare by opting for a fully shielded, full-cutoff fixture. High efficiency often goes hand-in-hand with more glare, so contractors are advised not to fall into that 'efficiency trap' when it comes to the fixtures' functionality."
With regard to color quality, Jeff Hungarter, product portfolio manager at Cree Lighting in Durham, N.C., said that there are many issues that end-users can run into depending on the LED system they choose.
"The biggest issue is not so much the color quality when installed, although there are some players who manage that better than others, but more of how true the color stays over the life of the LED system," Hungarter said. "This is often referred to as 'color consistency' and can leave an end-user highly dissatisfied when individual fixtures or lamps start to shift at different times, leaving an office ceiling looking more like a disco."
Dimming and controls
"Dimming is a monstrous problem with many LEDs today," Benya said. "While most dedicated LEDs employ a 0–10V dimmable driver, many electricians aren't aware that they need a 10V output dimmer to use them. If the dimmer isn't compatible with the replacement LED lamp, you can experience flickering, strobing, or else something could blow up or otherwise malfunction. This is a huge issue with indoor LED lighting right now, and there's no easy solution."
"Control compatibility is one of the most prevalent issues contractors and/or end-users are seeing in today's LED world," Hungarter said. "Due to rising energy costs and increased regulations surrounding the addition of controls to both new buildings and renovations, we see more and more instances where controls can wreak havoc for installers. Since time is money, adding controls is another step in the process that can burn a hole in the contractor's pocket if the installation instructions and compatibility of the two systems are not simple and precise. The main issue arises from the fact that there are many players out in the LED market pushing 'controllable' solutions that may not have been tested or configured to work with existing control systems being sold out in the field. This causes many contractors or installers to shy away from adding controls even though they're aware of the energy-saving benefits that controls deliver."
Awkward applications
"If you're concerned about temperature, rethink the use of LEDs because you can run risks using LEDs in high-temperature applications," Benya said.
The economics of applications with short operating hours may also not favor the use of LEDs. In addition, he said, "LED strip lights are like Christmas lights in that they're wired in series parallel, so if one goes out every few inches, they all do."
Looking ahead, Hungarter said: "An application where LEDs aren't overly used now but where they're starting to appear is in high-bay applications over 35 feet, such as warehouse space and manufacturing facilities. The cost of having to replace light sources in high-bay applications is not only in the material cost of the new lamp or fixture itself but in the cost of maintenance and the length of downtime that the end-user has to absorb every time a traditional lamp or fixture fails. Though not necessarily widespread now, we expect that these applications will represent an upcoming opportunity for LEDs to take over from incumbent fluorescent or HID technology."
Costs and benefits
Both Conant and Circello agreed that, while LEDs can deliver many technological benefits to end-users, their economics have yet to hit their stride.
"Compared to a 400-watt metal halide fixture, for example, LED parking lot lights can cost $1,200, so the payback isn't necessarily there yet, even with a utility rebate," Circello said.
Conant agreed. LEDs are "still a bit expensive for a service person, which makes it harder to sell an LED job, although they're increasingly specified for new construction," he said.
Benya noted that it is important to weigh cost against performance when evaluating LED options.
"One primary reason to use LEDs is the power of their long life," he said, adding that, if they don't last, however, their financial advantages disappear, which could create a nightmare for the end-user or contractor. He cited a $14 million LED upgrade undertaken by the city of San Antonio in fall 2012, which resulted in all 25,000 of the fixtures being sent back and having to be replaced. The issue? Defective gaskets allowed moisture to get into the fixtures, causing the lamps to short out in the rain. The real concern, Benya said, is knowing who is going to pay for this defective product and the labor to replace it?
"A callback is expensive, and unless you're buying from a reputable company, it could be risky for the contractor to bring in an unknown or untested supplier, even though their product may be cheaper upfront," he said.
He recommends that contractors promote LED products with five-year warranties to best cover both the product itself and the contractor's standard one-year warranty on labor and materials so that the contractor remains out of the line of fire in the event of product failure.
"We don't have the money in the lighting and construction industries to do experiments on the job," Benya said. "The fact is nobody's going to want to write the check if the experiment goes wrong."
An ounce of prevention
Hungarter agreed that prevention is the best medicine.
"Finding a quality supplier is the first and most important step in managing LED issues in the field, and we advise that contractors do their homework on each supplier they intend to do business with," he said. "Ask questions about their history with LED solutions and how they back up their products with lifetime testing and warranties. To mitigate control compatibility issues, make sure you check out the manufacturer's 'Control Compatibility Matrix,' which generally shows all the control systems they've tested and how they work together. If they don't offer this, ask them how they know it actually works. To manage color quality, make sure the supplier's LED system meets either Energy Star or Design Lights Consortium requirements for color quality and consistency over its designed life rating. Also, be sure to read the fine print, as many LED manufacturers will not warrant color consistency if used outside of a certain temperature range or in special applications. Finally, find a quality supplier who will be there for you if something does go wrong, which is a reality that can inevitably happen to any supplier."
In the last couple of years, Benya said, LEDs have become more viable options for outdoor, retail, high-bay and a wide variety of other applications than ever before.
"LEDs are now worth considering just about everywhere, as long as you carefully evaluate their quality, warranty and the exact specifications of the application," Benya said.


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Muscat, Oman, March 25, 2009: Octal Petrochemicals has received the first class of graduates from the technical training course it developed in partnership with the Salalah College of Technology.
The one-year Polymer Manufacturing course involves four months of classroom study followed by an eight-month work placement at Octal's state-of-the-art facility in the Salalah Free Zone.
Octal employs more than 270 people at its integrated PET resin and sheet facility in Salalah, and hopes to offer full-time positions to the best candidates at the end of each successful induction.
Kamal Eisa, Training and Development Coordinator at Octal, said: "Around a third of Octal's employees are Omani and we intend to further improve employment opportunities for Omani nationals through this excellent scheme."
"We are grateful to Salalah College of Technology for designing a programme to develop the technical skills required by our industry and provide Omani students a valuable grounding in the polymers industry. This will be of immense benefit to their future careers and to Octal's success."
Having completed classroom study and coursework in polymers chemistry, instrumentation, electrical and mechanical operating systems, and engineering terminology, the first group of 13 trainees will now undergo eight months of work experience at Octal's PET resin and sheet-making plants.
The on-the-job training covers the critical areas of Octal's advanced manufacturing processes, including PET resin production and PET sheet lines operations, Utilities Operations and Maintenance, instrumentation and control maintenance, warehousing and logistics.
A total of 43 students are enrolled on the Salalah College of Technology Polymers Manaufacturing course, and the second batch of students will begin work experience at Octal in June.
Dr. Hassan bin Said Kashoob, Dean of the Salalah College of Technology, said: "This is a textbook example of cooperation between the private sector and higher education. Omani graduates are receiving specialized training in a rapidly growing industry and the opportunity to hone their skills at one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities of its type in the world."
"Special thanks should go to the faculty and technicians of Salalah College of Technology. Their cooperation and commitment has helped make this joint venture a reality."
Octal trainee Jamal bin Mohammed Al Balushi said he was happy to have been selected for the course and was enjoying the opportunity to gain work experience at Octal in the PET sheet quality control section.
"I'm looking forward to putting into practice what I've learnt at college. At college we learnt the theory and now we have a chance to improve our skills through practical work experience."
Oman-based Octal announced the launch of its second plant, a 300,000 metric ton integrated PET resin and sheet facility, in January. Octal expects per annum sales to reach US$400 million by the end of 2009, and despite the global economic downturn remains in expansion mode with plans to hire 100 extra staff before the end of the year.
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Mark Carney's recruitment marked the first instance of poaching a central banker among the Group of Eight nations
Negotiations weren't on the agenda when British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney sat down for a drink to get better acquainted on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean in the harbor city of Marseille on Sept. 9, 2011.
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The chat turned into a chase that spanned three continents. By the time it was done 14 months later, Carney agreed to become the first foreigner at the helm of the 319-year-old Bank of England. His pay would exceed the combined earnings of the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank chiefs.
Carney is 'simply the best,' George Osborne told a full House of Commons
Carney is "simply the best," Osborne told a full House of Commons on Nov. 26.
The recruitment marked the first instance of poaching a central banker among the Group of Eight nations. It underscored the breadth of Carney's experience and the shortage of British candidates untainted by both financial scandal and U.K. policy makers' failed attempts to spur the economy, according to a reconstruction of events based on interviews with 10 officials with direct knowledge of the matter.
A central bank governor wooed by another government "really is unprecedented," said William White, a former Bank of Canada deputy governor and now chairman of the economic development and review committee at the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Carney, a former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. managing director, has led the Bank of Canada since 2008 and the Financial Stability Board, a global regulatory body, since 2011. He testifies in the House of Commons in London this week and starts his job on July 1 with a compensation package of more than $1 million, including housing costs. He will serve a five-year contract, compared with the standard eight, a reduction he sought to dovetail with his FSB post.
Marseille Meeting
When they sat down for drinks in Marseille, where they were attending a Group of Seven gathering focused on Europe's debt crisis, Osborne, 41, was already considering looking outside the Bank of England for a successor to Governor Mervyn King. Still, he didn't bring up the topic with the 47-year-old Carney, said two officials familiar with the talks.
Five months later and 6,000 miles away in the Nikko Hotel in Mexico City, at another finance chiefs' meeting, Osborne sounded out the Canadian about the post. That marked the start of the talks that would conclude with his appointment.
At the time, Carney was developing a reputation as an advocate for tougher banking oversight. At a closed-door gathering of bank executives on Sept. 23 in Washington, Carney got into a dispute with JP Morgan Chase & Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon over regulation in the presence of more than two dozen bankers and officials.
London Visits
In the following months, as his potential candidacy circulated, Carney brought the same message to London. He made at least four visits to the City, giving speeches and meeting with banking executives and government officials.
In November 2011, he was named to succeed Mario Draghi as head of the FSB, the Group of 20 advisory body for global financial regulation.
A tough line on banks wasn't all Osborne was after even as the BOE governor was set to become chief bank supervisor in an overhaul of U.K. financial oversight. The chancellor also needed a diplomat. King had clashed with the Treasury during the 2009 financial crisis because he wanted to extend bailouts beyond Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc and Lloyds Banking Group Plc. Adair Turner, head of the U.K. financial regulator, was more outspoken, saying some financial activity was "socially useless."
Banking Dinners
Carney was also putting his diplomatic skills to use. During a visit in early November 2011, Carney gave a speech at Drapers' Hall in London to press for tougher global regulation. He dined with at least three banking executives and met with a government official, according to travel records posted on the Bank of Canada's website.
Carney would be back in London two weeks before his February 2012 meeting with Osborne in Mexico City, when he met a bank executive and government official. In April, the Financial Times reported he was informally approached by a member of the court, which governs the Bank of England's affairs, about taking over from King.
While never explicitly ruling out the possibility, Carney dismissed the reports. The Bank of England and Treasury denied them.
By August 2012, Carney began telling people publicly and privately he was not interested in the job. In an Aug. 8 interview with the British Broadcasting Corp. in London, Carney ruled out the possibility.
'A Never'
"I look forward to working with the new or the next governor of the Bank of England," Carney said in the interview. Asked if his reply meant "it's a never," Carney said: "Yes."
One of the sticking points for Carney was the eight-year term, which he felt was inconvenient because he wanted to return to Canada in time for his oldest daughter, who is 12, to begin university, two people said. Carney decided not to apply for the job.
The position was advertised in the Economist magazine on Sept. 14, 2012.
More than 50 people did put their names in. No more than half a dozen were invited to interviews in at least two secret London locations including Eastbury House, a modern building on the south side of the river Thames about 2 miles from the Treasury.
Losing Candidates
Paul Tucker, King's deputy for financial stability who has spent more than 30 years at the central bank, was the bookmakers' favorite. Other candidates included Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority, and John Vickers, chairman of Osborne's Independent Commission on Banking.
The Oct. 8 application deadline came and went. Carney told reporters three days later in Tokyo at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting that he was looking forward to working with the next BOE governor. That weekend, Osborne talked to him privately at the meetings and asked Carney to reconsider.
On the weekend of Nov. 3, at the same hotel in Mexico City where Osborne first broached the job, Carney agreed to be interviewed. At least one candidate in London complained that Osborne was re-writing the process, according to one person familiar with the matter. A Treasury spokesman, who declined to be identified in line with policy, denied that it had received a complaint.
Return to Ottawa
Carney returned to Ottawa from Mexico City on the morning of Nov. 6 on the same flight as more than half a dozen officials from the Bank of Canada and finance department, including Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. They were unaware of his plans.
From Ottawa, Carney flew to London to interview for the job on the weekend of Nov. 17, nine months after Osborne brought it up. He cooled his heels having coffee with an Osborne aide before being escorted to meet the recruitment panel and, separately, the chancellor.
Carney had steered the Canadian economy through the financial crisis, helping deliver three times as much economic growth as the U.K. since the end of the global recession in 2009. Canada's banking system was in better shape than Britain's and his role as head of the FSB showed he had the right skills to lead the Bank of England's expanded role.
"The fact that Canada seems to have had a good crisis, I've heard people suggest, has upped Mark's reputation," White said.
Carney was told he would be recommended to Queen Elizabeth II by Nov. 21. Osborne discussed the appointment with Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and the recommendation was made to the Queen to make it official. Cameron called Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Osborne spoke to Flaherty to inform them of the appointment.
The terms of the appointment would make any central banker jealous: a basic salary of 480,000 pounds ($755,856), about 50% more than the maximum he could earn at the Bank of Canada and 57% higher than King's basic pay. He would also get an allowance of 30% of salary in lieu of a pension and a 250,000-pound annual housing allowance.
In base compensation alone, Carney will earn more than the combined salaries of U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and European Central Bank Governor Draghi. Draghi makes about 371,000 euros, not including the use of an ECB residence in Frankfurt, while Bernanke has a salary of $199,700.
'Very Hard'
"It's going to be very hard for him to justify that package when he is going to be in a position in which he calls for pay restraint," said John Mann, a Labour Party lawmaker who sits on the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons. "He's going to have to do remarkably well to justify this expense."
Carney told reporters on Nov. 26 that he changed his view about taking the job after considering how well Canada was doing and the "real challenges" faced in the U.K.
"These discussions really only intensified in the last two weeks," Carney said. "I had an opportunity to reflect on where this institution stood, where the Bank of Canada stood, where our financial system stood, where our economy stood and all the strengths that are there."


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And Twitter is not even trying not to gloat.
Update: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp service restored
If you've tried to get your social-media fix on Facebook, Messenger and Instagram as well as WhatsApp this fine Sunday morning, you might already know that Facebook was down from about 6:30 to 9 a.m.
Unofficially, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp appeared to be working again shortly after 9 a.m.
Twitter was not even trying not to gloat, with this trending #facebookdown.
According to downdetector.com, a site that monitors site outages, Facebook had been down from 6:30 a.m. ET in much of the world, with thousands of reported outages concentrated in northeastern U.S., Europe and the Philippines. Comments on the Facebook section just after 9 a.m. reflected reports that service seemed to be returning around the world.
It was not immediately clear what caused the outage or how long the platforms would be down.
An email requesting comment about the outage was sent to Facebook.
Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014.
There are more than 1.52 billion daily active Facebook users, according to the social media network's website.
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Triennial Calligraphy Exhibition at the San Francisco Public LibrarySan Francisco -- The public will have a rare chance to view contemporary calligraphy during Kalligraphia 13, on display in the San Francisco Public Library's Skylight Gallery from June 16 through August 26, 2012. The exhibition will feature work by members of the Friends of Calligraphy (FOC), a non-profit Bay Area group founded in 1975, with nearly 500 members worldwide. A summer-long series of programs is scheduled to accompany Kalligraphia 13. On Saturday, July 21, FOC members will lead a Gallery Walk & Talk through the exhibition in the Skylight Gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. Free demonstrations of the art and craft of calligraphy featuring noted Bay Area scribes will be held on other Saturdays in June, July, and August from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Latino-Hispanic Community Meeting Room, Lower Level. This year marks the thirteenth time since 1976 that FOC has produced the Kalligraphia exhibition -- a colorful, non-juried show highlighting a wide range of calligraphic techniques, from traditional methods dating back to the Middle Ages to contemporary pen and abstract brushwork. On view will be original works -- including broadsides, manuscripts books, and three-dimensional pieces. The Friends of Calligraphy is an internationally known guild whose membership includes some of the most highly regarded lettering artists in the world. Committed to furthering the art of beautiful writing, FOC sponsors a year-round program of workshops and lectures for its members, as well as classes for beginners, which are held at Fort Mason and are open to the public. The guild also publishes an illustrated journal, Alphabet, and a quarterly newsletter for its members. For more information, visit www.friendsofcalligraphy.org. The exhibition is co-sponsored by the Marjorie G. and Carl W. Stern Book Arts and Special Collections Center of the San Francisco Public Library. The Center houses highly esteemed collection, including the Robert Grabhorn Collection on the History of Printing and the Development of the Book, The Richard Harrison Collection of Calligraphy and Lettering, and the Schmulowitz Collection of Wit and Humor. For viewing hours and more information about the exhibition and demonstrations, please contact the Book Arts & Special Collections Center at (415) 557-4560.


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A relationship is simply two or more beings interacting with one another on a regular basis. We have relationships that form in all areas of our lives. Some of our relationships are fulfilling, healthy and safe. Some leave room for improvement. We know that it can be difficult to handle some of the problems that arise in our day-to-day interactions with others. It isn't always easy to communicate with our parents, family, friends, roommates, coworkers or intimate partners. Here at the Center for Women and Gender, we support students in developing and maintaining their relationships in the healthiest way possible. It is often difficult to make sense of what is happening in our relationships and the Center is here to assist you in these and other areas of concern.
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A Harsh Climate for Trade
Although it has very much taken a back‐seat to health care, and a press report [$] today say it could be bumped down yet another notch on the administration's hierarchy of goals, climate change is shaping up to be a major battle if the others don't prove to be prohibitively exhausting. So today I am weighing in on the debate by releasing my new paper on the dangers of using trade measures as a tool of climate policy.
The Democrats were keen to pass a climate change bill in advance of the December meeting in Copenhagen designed to agree on a successor regime to the Kyoto protocol, which expires in 2012. However, opposition from a number of quarters and the fear of health‐care‐town‐halls‐mark‐II has cooled their heels. Senate leaders have pushed back the deadline for passing bills out of committees a number of times.
The reason why climate change legislation has become so controversial is that businesses and consumers are, quite understandably, fearful about any policies that threaten to increase their costs. I'll leave it to others to blog about the effect of emissions‐reductions policies on jobs and profits, but even the fear of losses has led to calls for special deals for "vulnerable industries", in the form of free emission permits and/or protection from imports that are sourced from countries that purportedly take insufficient steps to limit emissions.
H.R. 2454, the so called Waxman‐Markey bill passed by the House in June, contains both free permits and provisions for carbon tariffs. I've blogged before about the efforts of trade‐skeptic senators to introduce the same kinds of protections in the senate bill. To that end, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D, OH) is reportedly meeting with Sen. Barbara Boxer, Chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee next week about trade protections for manufacturing industries. As my paper makes clear, I think these efforts are misguidedly ineffective at best, and harmful at worst.
I'm looking forward to discussing these issues in more detail tomorrow at a Hill briefing in Washington DC. Registration for the event was closed very early because of overwhelming demand, but you can watch the event when the video becomes available on the Cato website.


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16 February, 2013
best gigSimply the best gig I've ever been to, awesome at the front
Unforgetable Jay
08 September, 2009
My 1st u2 showThis was my 1st u2 show. Wow started with streets, Wembley arena rocked. My memory was new years.The day edge came from the piono to do the guitar solo and his string snapped. Bono took over with the la la la. The crowed supported u2. This was fantastic. Exit was out of this world. Maggies farm was electric and 40 was great. I have seen them ever since. Jay


text: Troy 2,486 Report post Posted December 13, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Joi C. Ridley NAACP Communications 202.463.2940, ext. 1016 | email@example.com Leslie Schwartz NBC Universal Television Publicity 818.777.3233 | email@example.com Jennifer Price-Keith The Lippin Group 323.965.1990 | email@example.com The "44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS" NOMINEES ANNOUNCED Two-Hour Special Airs Live Friday, February 1 on NBC ABC and CBS Lead the Nominees in the TV Categories RCA Leads in the Recording Category BEVERLY HILLS, CA (December 11, 2012) -- The nominees for THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Niecy Nash (The Soul Man), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Tyler James Williams (Go On), and Zendaya (Shake It Up!) announced the categories and nominees. The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Winners will be announced during the two-hour starstudded event, which will air live on Friday, February 1 (8 ET live/PT tape-delayed) on NBC. ABC and CBS lead the nominees in the TV categories with 20 and 12 nominations respectively, followed by HBO and Lifetime with 10 and NBC with 9. In the recording category, RCA leads with 11 nominations, followed by Atlantic with 10 nominations. The Weinstein Company leads with 4 nominations, and Lionsgate and Paramount Pictures follow with 4 in the motion picture category. "We are proud to celebrate the artists and activists who use their craft to share positive images of our culture." stated NAACP Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. "The artistic community is an important ally for social justice, and the NAACP Image Awards provides an excellent venue to recognize those who make a difference through art and activism." "We are happy that once again the Image Awards will be aired on NBC," said NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. "For 44 years, the Image Awards have recognized the best that communities of color have to offer, both in the arts and in civil rights. The NAACP is proud to honor all of these achievements." Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. The organization's half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities and monitor equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. The 44TH NAACP Image Awards are sponsored by: FedEx, AARP, UAW/Chrysler, Wells Fargo, Ford Motor Company, Anheuser Busch, Hyundai Motors, AT&T, Southwest Airlines and Walgreens. Following is the list of categories and nominees for the 44TH NAACP Image Awards: TELEVISION Outstanding Comedy Series • "Glee" (FOX) • "Modern Family" (ABC) • "The Game" (BET) • "The Mindy Project" (FOX) • "The Soul Man" (TV Land) Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series • Anthony Anderson - "Guys with Kids" (NBC) • Damon Wayans, Jr. - "Happy Endings" (ABC) • Don Cheadle - "House Of Lies" (Showtime) • Donald Faison - "The Exes" (TV Land) • Hosea Chanchez - "The Game" (BET) Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series • Amber Riley - "Glee" (FOX) • Cassi Davis - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS) • Kellita Smith - "The First Family" (Syndicated) • Tatyana Ali - "Love That Girl" (TV One) • Wendy Raquel Robinson - "The Game" (BET) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series • Aziz Ansari - "Parks and Recreation" (NBC) • Craig Robinson - "The Office" (NBC) • Donald Glover - "Community" (NBC) • Lance Gross - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" (TBS) • Tracy Morgan - "30 Rock" (NBC) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series • Anna Deavere Smith - "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime) • Gabourey Sidibe - "The Big C" (Showtime) • Gladys Knight - "The First Family" (Syndicated) • Rashida Jones - "Parks and Recreation" (NBC) • Vanessa Williams - "Desperate Housewives" (ABC) Outstanding Drama Series • "Boardwalk Empire" (HBO) • "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC) • "Scandal" (ABC) • "Treme" (HBO) • "True Blood" (HBO) Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series • Dulé Hill - "Psych" (USA) • Hill Harper - "CSI: NY" (CBS) • LL Cool J - "NCIS: Los Angeles" (CBS) • Michael Clarke Duncan - "The Finder" (FOX) • Wendell Pierce - "Treme" (HBO) Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series • Chandra Wilson - "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC) • Kerry Washington - "Scandal" (ABC) • Khandi Alexander - "Treme" (HBO) • Regina King - "SouthLAnd" (TNT) • Sandra Oh - "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series • Clarke Peters - "Treme" (HBO) • Dev Patel - "The Newsroom" (HBO) • Omar Epps - "House M.D." (FOX) • Rockmond Dunbar - "Sons of Anarchy" (FX) • Rocky Carroll - "NCIS" (CBS) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series • Archie Panjabi - "The Good Wife" (CBS) • Joy Bryant - "Parenthood" (NBC) • Loretta Devine - "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC) • Lucy Lui - "SouthLAnd" (TNT) • Rutina Wesley - "True Blood" (HBO) Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special • "Abducted: The Carlina White Story" (Lifetime) • "Hallmark Hall of Fame's FIRELIGHT" (ABC) • "Raising Izzie" (GMC TV) • "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) • "Sugar Mommas" (GMC TV) Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special • Afemo Omilami - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) • Cuba Gooding, Jr. - "Hallmark Hall of Fame's FIRELIGHT" (ABC) • Michael Jai White - "Somebody's Child" (GMC TV) • Rockmond Dunbar - "Raising Izzie" (GMC TV) • Tory Kittles - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special • Alfre Woodard - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) • Jill Scott - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) • Keke Palmer - "Abducted: The Carlina White Story" (Lifetime) • Phylicia Rashad - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) • Queen Latifah - "Steel Magnolias" (Lifetime) Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series • Aaron D. Spears - "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS) • Erik Valdez - "General Hospital" (ABC) • James Reynolds - "Days of Our Lives" (NBC) • Kristoff St. John - "The Young and the Restless" (CBS) • Rodney Saulsberry - "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS) Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series • Angell Conwell - "The Young and the Restless" (CBS) • Julia Pace Mitchell - "The Young and the Restless" (CBS) • Kristolyn Lloyd - "The Bold and the Beautiful" (CBS) • Shenell Edmonds - "One Life to Live" (ABC) • Tatyana Ali - "The Young and the Restless" (CBS) Outstanding News/ Information - (Series or Special) • "Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview with The President" (MTV) • "Judge Mathis" (Syndicated) • "Save My Son with Dr. Steve Perry" (TV One) • "Unsung" (TV One) • "Washington Watch with Roland Martin" (TV One) Outstanding Talk Series • "Don't Sleep!" (BET) • "Oprah's Lifeclass" (OWN) • "Oprah's Next Chapter" (OWN) • "The View" (ABC) • "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell" (FX) Outstanding Reality Series • "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC) • "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" (HBO) • "The X Factor" (FOX) • "Tia & Tamera" (Style) • "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" (OWN) Outstanding Variety Series or Special • "Black Girls Rock" (BET) • "Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots 35 Years Later" (OWN) • "Oprah's Master Class" (OWN) • "The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls" (OWN) • "Verses & Flow" (TV One) Outstanding Children's Program • "Degrassi" (TeenNick) • "Kasha and the Zulu King" (BET) • "The Legend of Korra" (Nickelodeon) • "The TeenNick HALO Awards 2012" (Nick@Nite) • "The Weight of the Nation for Kids" (HBO) Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children's Program - (Series or Special) • China Anne McClain - "A.N.T. Farm" (Disney Channel) • Keke Palmer - "Winx Club" (Nickelodeon) • Loretta Devine - "Doc McStuffins" (Disney Junior block on Disney Channel) • Nick Cannon - "The TeenNick HALO Awards 2012" (Nick@Nite) • Tyler James Williams - "Let It Shine" (Disney Channel) RECORDING Outstanding New Artist • Elle Varner (MBK / RCA) • Gary Clark, Jr. (Warner Bros. Records) • Lianne La Havas (Nonesuch Records Inc. / Warner Bros. Records) • Melanie Amaro (Epic Records) • The OMG Girlz (Pretty Hustle / Grand Hustle / Streamline / Interscope) Outstanding Male Artist • Bruno Mars (Atlantic) • Lupe Fiasco (Atlantic) • Miguel (ByStorm / RCA) • Trey Songz (Atlantic) • Usher (RCA Records) Outstanding Female Artist • Alicia Keys (RCA Records) • Elle Varner (MBK / RCA) • Estelle (Atlantic) • Missy Elliott (Atlantic) • Tamela Mann (Tillymann Music Group) Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration • Chuck D, Johnny Juice, Will.i.am, Herbie Hancock (Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment) • fun. feat. Janelle Monae (Atlantic) • Lupe Fiasco feat. Guy Sebastian (Atlantic) • Mary Mary (Columbia) • Ne-Yo, Herbie Hancock, Johnny Rzeznik, Delta Rae, Natasha Bedingfield (Forward Song, LLC) Outstanding Jazz Album • "Bone Appetit [Vol. 1 and 2]" - Jeff Bradshaw (Hidden Beach) • "Dreams" - Brian Culbertson (Verve Records) • "Renaissance" - Marcus Miller (Concord Jazz) • "Seeds From The Underground" - Kenny Garrett (Mack Avenue Records) • "The Preservation Hall 50th Anniversary Collection" - The Preservation Hall Jazz Band (Legacy) Outstanding Gospel Album - (Traditional or Contemporary) • "Best Days" - Tamela Mann (Tillymann Music Group) • "Go Get It" - Mary Mary (Columbia) • "God, Love & Romance" - Fred Hammond (Verity Gospel Music Group) • "I Win" - Marvin Sapp (Verity Gospel Music Group) • "Le'Andria Johnson The Experience" - Le'Andria Johnson (Music World Gospel / Music World) Outstanding World Music Album • "Ayah Ye! Moving Train" - KG Omulo (KG Omulo) • "Country, God, Or The Girl" - K'NAAN (A&M / Octone Records) • "Diversionary" - Brother B (King Chero Records) • "Wonderful Life" - Estelle (Atlantic) Outstanding Music Video • "Adorn" - Miguel (ByStorm / RCA) • "Girl On Fire" - Alicia Keys (RCA Records) • "Locked Out Of Heaven" - Bruno Mars (Atlantic) • "This Christmas" - CeeLo Green (Elektra) • "You're On My Mind" - KEM (Universal Motown) Outstanding Song • "Be Mine for Christmas" - KEM (Universal Motown) • "Glorify the King" - KEM (Universal Motown) • "I Look To You" - Whitney Houston and R. Kelly (RCA Records) • "Locked Out Of Heaven" - Bruno Mars (Atlantic) • "You're On My Mind" - KEM (Universal Motown) Outstanding Album • "Bad - 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" - Michael Jackson (Legacy / Epic) • "Girl On Fire" - Alicia Keys (RCA Records) • "I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston" - Whitney Houston (RCA Records) • "On the Shoulders of Giants - The Soundtrack" - Chuck D, Will.i.am, Herbie Hancock, Nikki Yannofsky (Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment ) • "Perfectly Imperfect" - Elle Varner (MBK / RCA) LITERATURE Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction • "A Wish and a Prayer: A Blessings Novel" - Beverly Jenkins (HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow Paperbacks)) • "Destiny's Divas" - Victoria Christopher Murray (Touchstone / Simon & Schuster) • "Silent Cry" - Dywane Birch (Strebor Books) • "The Reverend's Wife" - Kimberla Lawson Roby (Grand Central Publishing) • "The Secret She Kept" - ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster) Outstanding Literary Work - Non-Fiction • "Fraternity" - Diane Brady (Spiegel & Grau (Random House)) • "Guest of Honor: Booker T. Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and the White House Dinner That Shocked a Nation" - Deborah Davis (Atria Books / Simon & Schuster) • "Power Concedes Nothing: One Woman's Quest for Social Justice in America, from the Courtroom to the Kill Zones" - Connie Rice (Scribner) • "The Courage to Hope" - Shirley Sherrod (Atria Books) • "The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court " - Jeffrey Toobin (Doubleday) Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author • "A Cupboard Full of Coats" - Yvvette Edwards (HarperCollins Publishers (Amistad)) • "Antebellum" - R. Kayeen Thomas (Strebor Books) • "Congo: Spirit of Darkness" - Mayi Ngwala (Genet Press) • "Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki Giovanni in Her Own Words" - Darryl L. Lacy (Darryl L. Lacy (iUniverse)) • "The Sister Accord: 51 Ways To Love Your Sister" - Sonia Jackson Myles (The Sister Accord, LLC) Outstanding Literary Work - Biography/ Auto-Biography • "Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change" - John Lewis (Hyperion) • "Interventions: A Life in War and Peace" - Kofi Annan (The Penguin Press) • "The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo" - Tom Reiss (Crown Publishers) • "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities " – Will Allen (Gotham Books) • "The One: The Life and Music of James Brown" - RJ Smith (Gotham Books) Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional • "12 Ways to Put Money in Your Pocket Every Month Without A Part Time Job; The Skinny Book That Makes Your Wallet Fat" - Jennifer Matthews (Pickett Fennell Publishing Group) • "Formula 50: A 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life " – 50 Cent (Avery (Penguin Group)) • "Health First: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide" - Eleanor Hinton Hoytt, Hilary Beard (SmileyBooks) • "It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have to Be): A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love" - Paul Carrick Brunson (Gotham Books) • "The No Excuse Guide to Success: No Matter What Your Boss or Life Throws at You" - Jim Smith, Jr. (Career Press) Outstanding Literary Work - Poetry • "Hurrah's Nest" - Arisa White (Virtual Artists Collective) • "Maybe the Saddest Thing" - Marcus Wicker (HarperCollins Publishers (Harper Perennial)) • "Speak Water" - Truth Thomas (Cherry Castle Publishing) • "The Ground" - Rowan Ricardo Phillips (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) • "Thrall" - Natasha Trethewey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Outstanding Literary Work - Children • "Fifty Cents and a Dream" - Jabari Asim (Author), Bryan Collier (Illustrator) (Little,nBrown Books for Young Readers) • "Harlem's Little Blackbird" - Renee Watson (Author), Christian Robinson (Illustrator) (Random House Books for Young Readers (Random House Children's Books)) • "In the Land of Milk and Honey" - Joyce Carol Thomas (Author), Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) (HarperCollins / Amistad) • "Indigo Blume and the Garden City" - Kwame Alexander (Author), JahSun (Illustrator) (Word of Mouth Books) • "What Color is My World?" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Author), Raymons Obstfeld (Author), A.G. Ford (Illustrator) (Candlewick Press) Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens • "Fire in the Streets" - Kekla Magoon (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing) • "Obama Talks Back: Global Lessons - A Dialogue With America's Young Leaders" - Gregory Reed (Amber Books) • "Pinned" - Sharon G. Flake (Scholastic Press) • "The Diary of B. B. Bright, Possible Princess" - Alice Randall (Author), Caroline Williams (Author), Shadra Strickland (Illustrator) (Turner Publishing Company) • "The Mighty Miss Malone" - Christopher Paul Curtis (Wendy Lamb Books (Random House Children's Books)) MOTION PICTURE Outstanding Motion Picture • "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (Fox Searchlight Pictures) • "Django Unchained" (The Weinstein Company) • "Flight" (Paramount Pictures) • "Red Tails" (Lucasfilm) • "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds" (Lionsgate) Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture • Denzel Washington - "Flight" (Paramount Pictures) • Jamie Foxx - "Django Unchained" (The Weinstein Company) • Morgan Freeman - "The Magic of Belle Isle" (Magnolia Pictures) • Suraj Sharma - "Life of Pi" (20th Century Fox) • Tyler Perry - "Alex Cross" (Summit Entertainment) Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture • Emayatzy Corinealdi - "Middle of Nowhere" (AAFRM) • Halle Berry - "Cloud Atlas" (Warner Bros. Pictures) • Loretta Devine - "In The Hive" (Eone Entertainment) • Quvenzhané Wallis - "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (Fox Searchlight Pictures) • Viola Davis - "Won't Back Down" (20th Century Fox) Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture • David Oyelowo - "Middle of Nowhere" (AFFRM) • Don Cheadle - "Flight" (Paramount Pictures) • Dwight Henry - "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (Fox Searchlight Pictures) • Lenny Kravitz - "The Hunger Games" (Lionsgate) • Samuel L. Jackson - "Django Unchained" (The Weinstein Company) Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Amandla Stenberg - "The Hunger Games" (Lionsgate) • Gloria Reuben - "Lincoln" (DreamWorks Pictures) • Kerry Washington - "Django Unchained" (The Weinstein Company) • Phylicia Rashad - "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds" (Lionsgate) • Taraji P. Henson - "Think Like a Man" (Screen Gems) Outstanding Independent Motion Picture • "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (Fox Searchlight Pictures) • "Chico & Rita" (GKIDS) • "Red Tails" (Lucasfilm) • "Unconditional" (Harbinger Media Partners) • "Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day" (Codeblack) Outstanding International Motion Picture • "Chico & Rita" (GKIDS) • "For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada" (ARC Entertainment) • "Special Forces" (eOne Films) • "The Intouchables" (The Weinstein Company) • "The Raid: Redemption" (Sony Pictures Classics) DOCUMENTARY Outstanding Documentary - (Theatrical or Television) • "Black Wings" (Smithsonian Channel) • "Brooklyn Castle" (Producers Distribution Agency) • "First Position" (IFC Films) • "Marley" (Magnolia Pictures) • "On the Shoulders of Giants - The Story of the Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of" (Showtime) WRITING Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series • Karin Gist - "House of Lies" - Mini-Mogul (Showtime) • Marc Wilmore - "The Simpsons" - The Spy Who Learned Me (FOX) • Michael Shipley - "Last Man Standing" - High Expectations (ABC) • Prentice Penny - "Happy Endings" - Meet the Parrots (ABC) • Vali Chandrasekaran, Robert Carlock - "30 Rock" - Murphy Brown Lied to Us (NBC) Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series • Cheo Hodari Coker - "SouthLAnd" - God's Work (TNT) • Janine Sherman Barrios - "Criminal Minds" - The Pact (CBS) • Shonda Rhimes - "Grey's Anatomy" - Flight (ABC) • Shonda Rhimes - "Scandal" - Sweet Baby (ABC) • Zoanne Clack - "Grey's Anatomy" - This Magic Moment (ABC) Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture - (Theatrical or Television) • Elizabeth Hunter - "Abducted: The Carlina White Story" (Lifetime) • John Gatins - "Flight" (Paramount Pictures) • John Ridley, Aaron McGruder - "Red Tails" (Lucasfilm) • Keith Merryman, David A. Newman - "Think Like a Man" (Screen Gems) • Ol Parker - "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (Fox Searchlight Pictures) # # # Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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22 December 2009
Duffle Coats
Speaking of coats, I've also been on the lookout for vintage duffle coats. I was lucky enough to thrift one in the fall that fits me nicely but I would love to find more for the shop. I was reminded of this when I saw the wonderful collage of duffle-coat-wearin' gals put together by Calivintage.
As much as I like my vintage one, if I was going to splurge, I would love to have a real Gloverall duffle coat. I like the shorter version the best. And just look at the rainbow of colors it comes in!
12 comments:
- Rebecca said...
Wow that colour range is INCREDIBLE!
- December 22, 2009
- dani said...
oh man. i love these! too bad they are a smidgen (ok, definitely) out of my price range. I LOVE the green color. gorgeous.
- December 22, 2009
- reckless daughter said...
I bought a navy blue duffle coat for my boyfriend for Christmas but I really want one too! :)
- December 22, 2009
- silk scarves said...
The color is nice. But I am not really fan of this style, I think a bit old style.
- December 22, 2009
- Andrea Eames said...
I just wanted to stop by and say merry Christmas - I hope you have a wonderful day! :)
A xx
- December 22, 2009
- esme and the laneway said...
I love duffle coats, and I was so chuffed to thrift one last winter, too. And these ones are great! I'd LOVE one in a colour!
- December 22, 2009
- Amy P. said...
I'm kicking myself for not getting that blue duffle coat I saw at Goodwill in the summer, sigh.
And that's a crazy range of colors by the way.
- December 23, 2009
- Lacey Starr said...
All of those colors are amazing but I'd probably end up settling for a neutral like grey so I could feel like it would never go out of style and therefore justify buying it.
- December 23, 2009
- Lexie said...
i have a camel duffel coat and it's probably my favorite item of clothing i have. they're so chic!
- December 23, 2009
- Violet Folklore said...
Toggle closures are so quaint and cute, I always go for those.
- December 23, 2009
- Ana said...
I cannot believe how in love I am with these coats! I want that pink one!
- January 02, 2010
- Anjani said...
I love these coats and colors!
I used to own duffle coat in purple when I was little and I always ended up frustrated with the toggles, while everyone else had zippers haha
- January 03, 2010


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Trailer FrenzyA special place to find the newest trailers for movies and TV shows you're craving.
Watch the trailer for the ninth — yes that's right, the ninth — addition to the Hellraiser horror movie series, titled Hellraiser: Revelations. Is this one better than the last few? Umm... we'll let you judge for yourself.
Pinhead is back and in his chamber of soulless delights, he thought he had two willing participants in Steven and Nico. But Nico wants out and decides that a member of Steven's family will serve as proper barter.
It looks... well, the make-up is pretty great, we'll say that. According to Bleeding Cool, this entire movie cost about $300,000 to make. So that's something. Available on Sept. 2nd in DVD stores!


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Wisdom Wednesday 3
My friend, Diana Ritchie, has the following as her Favorite Quotation on her Facebook page (Thank you, Diana!). I'd like to bring it out and share it with the rest of my friends. It obviously is not new, but I think it SAYS A LOT, to me, at least. I hope it is meaningful to you, today, as well.
"Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity."
Christopher Morley
US author & journalist (1890 - 1957)
Whether you agree with Christopher Morley, or not, at least notice this:
READ, every day
THINK, every day
DO, every day
This is a pretty neat prescription for a GOOD LIFE!
Families are Forever! ;-)


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Hi All,
I am a beginner to OpenGL-ES. So i have few queries regarding the same.
- Is OpenGL-ES a open source? if yes where can i get the source code for the same?
- Actually we are planning an activity of optimizing the OpenGL-ES, So i don't know how feasible this task is. can you comment on the same?
- If we go for Hardware acceleration for OpneGL-ES, generally what type of hardware acceleration we can have? I know it will be platform dependent. Still what are the generally used hardware acceleration concepts?
can anybody please resolve my queries… Thanks in advance.


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Signal Analysis for .NET
The FFT implementation in this product is much faster than some implementations found in more expensive commercial products like the $395 TransformNET software from Windale Technologies:
Specifically, our implementation maintains optimal O(n log n) complexity for all n, allowing you to transform large data sets without having to worry about performance.
Easy to use
A simple 5-point transform can be calculated in only a few lines of code, as the following self-contained C# program demonstrates:
using FlyingFrog; namespace CSFFTTest { class Program { static void print(Complex[] a) { foreach(Complex z in a) System.Console.Write(Complex.Chop(z) + " "); System.Console.Write("\n"); } static void Main(string[] args) { Complex[] a = new Complex[5]; a[1] = 1; a[4] = -1; System.Console.Write("a = "); print(a); FFT.fourier(a); System.Console.Write("fourier(a) = "); print(a); FFT.ifourier(a); System.Console.Write("ifourier(fourier(a)) = "); print(a); } } }
This program produces the following output:
a = 0 1 0 0 -1 fourier(a) = 0 1.90211303259031i 1.17557050458495i -1.17557050458495i -1.90211303259031i ifourier(fourier(a)) = 0 5 0 0 -5
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The presidential election is just days away, but President Obama doesn't stand a chance — if you believe a squirrel, a couple of cockroaches and a collection of dog poop.
Every four years, the New Jersey Pest Management Association holds its Running of the Roaches and lets two Madagascar hissing cockroaches stand in for the Republican and Democratic nominees in a race down a 3-foot-long track. On Aug. 16, the roach with a caricature of Romney taped to his back was the first to cross the finish line.
Although Leonard Douglen, executive director of the NJPMA, admits that the roaches aren't always right, he's quick to point out that in 2008, the NJPMA's Obama roach crawled to a victory.
"We have an 84 percent prediction rate," Douglen told the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
Jim Coniglione, owner of Scoopy Doo, a dog-poop collection service in Long Island, N.Y., echoed the roaches' prediction last week with a peculiar reason of his own: Most of the feces he's collected resembles the former Massachusetts governor.
Coniglione, a self-proclaimed "Turd Whisperer," cites the economy as the reason behind Romney's future win.
"People are giving their dogs cheaper dog food and the dogs are producing more 'product,' and that looks more like Romney," Coniglione told The Huffington Post.
Coniglione claims he's been able to correctly predict the winners of the 2000, 2004 and 2008 presidential elections by analyzing his clients' dog poop.
Finally, a squirrel in South Carolina has also predicted a Republican win.
Last week, Gnocchi, a pet squirrel that owners Serena and Chris Ash rescued in 2003, was provided with two bowls of walnuts representing each of the candidates. Whichever bowl he empties first is said to be the winner of the presidential election.
On Oct. 18, Gnocchi finished off Romney's walnuts first, declaring him the 45th president of the United States. The Ashes say Gnocchi correctly predicted Obama's win in 2008.
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Although it's 300 km away from the city of Geraldton, the AARnet upgrade will deliver transmission speeds of up to 8 Tbps to Murchison at one end of the link, down to Perth, and east to Adelaide.
The network upgrade spans a total of 3,500 km, and the technology rolled by the research network and supplier Cisco is believed to be one of the world's longest unregenerated high-performance optical networks.
The MWA-Perth link will carry data from the astronomical fire-hose to supercomputers housed in the Pawsey Centre in Perth. Initially, the MWA-Perth connection will be configured to carry a mere 100 Gbps of data, and all links in the network are now active, with peak capacity currently running at hundreds of gigabits per second, AARNet says.
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When EA first showed off the new SimCity, it didn't show a snip of gameplay footage. It was all idealised, stylish stuff. Leaving many to wonder, hey, what does this game actually look like.
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At another GDC talk, this time about the game's Glassbox engine, Maxis show a ton of in-game footage, showing everything from world creation to fire to roads to how you can customise buildings.
Note that it's all very early (the game's not due until 2013), but even still, what's on show looks great.
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WEDDING- They did! Newlyweds weigh in
The guest list, the location, the menu, the music, the dress. Planning a wedding takes time and– most times– a hefty chunk of change to boot. But as these newlyweds attest, neither a monster-in-law nor a monster storm can ruin this special day. As one bride puts it, "You only have one first wedding– make it great!" Amen.
Names: Sarah Babcock and Josh Krepon
Date: September 16, 2006
Ceremony/Reception: Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Guests: 115
Engagement: 16 months
Budget: $30,000
Splurged on: Dress (Vera Wang), invitations, photographer
Scrimped on: DJ (vs. band), Favors (none!)
Weather: Perfect– low 80s. It was overcast all day, but the sun broke through the clouds right before the ceremony
Music: DJ Jon Garland played a mix of '50s, '80s, and current hits.
First dance song: "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke
Best: Looking back at the porch of Veritas while we were taking our photos with the sun setting and all of our guests mingling with bluegrass music (Uncle Henry's Favorites) playing in the background
Worst: The end of the reception. The night was so perfect that we did not want it to end!
Unexpected: The guest list shrank at the last minute due to illnesses, accidents, and everything else imaginable.
Advice: It's clichéd, but enjoy every moment, even the chaotic moments leading up to the big event. Planning your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and the end result will be magical.
Sarah Babcock and Josh Krepon
Names: Ashley Wroth and Chris Bibb
Date: October 7, 2006
Ceremony/reception at: The Greencroft Club in Ivy
Guests: 135
Engagement: 10 months
Budget: $10,000, but we blew that by $25,000
Splurged on: Flowers, I think. Everything else was very reasonable
Scrimped on: We had a DJ instead of a band and no videographer. We had my sister-in-law put all our wedding pictures from Will Walker on a CD/DVD to music. It was wonderful and cheap! We used the music from our wedding favor which was a personal CD
Weather: It was about as bad as it could get for an outdoor wedding at 6:30pm. It had been gorgeous all week but the day my family started arriving (Thursday) there was a torrential downpour. Three inches a day Thursday, Friday and Saturday with 25 MPH winds the day of and only 42 degrees!
Music: We had a DJ..Superjock JJ. He was awesome! We gave him a list of songs that we wanted played and he totally accommodated us. We never felt like he had more control than us. He was very professional and so much fun! I would have him dj everything if I could!
First dance song: "When I Fall in Love" by Natalie Cole
Best: We have been to so many weddings and when they announce the bride and groom for the first time, most of the time the guests clap quietly or throw a whistle. Our entire tent erupted when we were announced after the ceremony. People were on their feet, whistling, hollering, yelling, clapping. Then, they did it again when we were announced at the reception! It was breathtaking!
Worst: I have to say the weather. Everything else was so great and went so smoothly but you can't do anything about the heavens opening up. The good thing was it stopped raining at 6, the ceremony started at 6:30 and was over at 7, so we took pictures outside until 7:15 when it started to rain again. I guess "someone" decided we had had enough.
Unexpected: My parents [Ashley's] divorced when I was very young and haven't spent too much "amicable" time together in about 30 years. Since the wedding, they have dinner together, they will have brunch, and they even shared some wine at the holidays. That has been the most overwhelming thing for me, and it's all thanks to Chris (as he likes to point out to all of us).
Advice: Enjoy every single minute of your engagement and wedding, even the bad times. You blink and it's over. If you spend all your time fretting over making everything perfect, you will miss out on the little, wonderful things that are going on around you that you can never get back. You only have one first wedding...make it great!
Sarah Babcock and Josh Krepon
Names: Stephanie Cornwell and Todd Keppich
Date: April 23, 2006
Ceremony: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Greenwood, VA/ Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Afton, VA
Guests: 80
Length of Engagement: 13 months
Budget: My parents were extremely generous.
Splurged on: Photography
Scrimped on: Music, transportation, no videographer
Weather: It poured the day before, Saturday, and the outdoor wedding that was planned at Veritas had to be moved inside. Sunday (my day) was sunny and beautiful with highs of 65. It was everything I'd hoped for.
Music: We had a DJ who played a combination of 70's and 80's stuff that everyone likes sprinkled in with dance music from today. Part way through the reception all [Virginia Tech] Hokie guests were invited out to do the Hokie Pokey. We had a great time, and it was a hit.
First dance song: The songs we originally loved and enjoyed together weren't really appropriate for a first dance, so we decided to go with an obscure classic that when we hear again– which will be rare– we'll both be brought back to that moment at our wedding. It was "Ribbon in the Sky" by Stevie Wonder.
Best: The ceremony. In the Episcopal Church, they have nine "prayers of the people." You can choose one or all to be read. We had our friends and family read them from the pews. So while we were facing each other we could hear the voices of our friends and family saying these meaningful prayers and wishing us well. It was heartwarming.
Worst: Planning. From the beginning, I knew this would not be fun. So we hired a wedding planner to help, and she was a godsend. I'm not what you'd call "your typical bride." It was not my finest hour.
Unexpected: My dress was an issue. We were having some problems with the buttons staying closed on the lace. Anytime I'd go to hug anyone, they'd pop open. I dealt with it by thinking it would be fine, I just kept my bridesmaids handy, and they'd discreetly put me back together each time it happened.
My mother had another idea. Next thing I know, I'm sitting in my dress, in a child's size chair (we were getting ready in the nursery) with my mother behind me armed with thread and a needle. She sewed the dress together where the buttons were on the lace. I never panicked and never thought twice about it until I got home with my new husband and he had to pull the scissors out to cut me out of the dress.
Advice: Relax. As much as you plan, the only thing you can do when it's all said and done is enjoy. I made sure I remembered everything. I took deep breaths and I took the time to take it all in, but I didn't relax.
The other thing is to take the time to get the little things done before everything happens. I procrastinated writing Todd a note that I wanted him to get before the ceremony. So instead of hanging with my girls before we left for the church I was upstairs writing to him, and I should have been able to make time to do that before.
Stephanie Cornwell and Todd Keppich
Names: Kathleen Kambic and Ben Blanchard
Date: July 29, 2006
Ceremony/reception: Jefferson Vineyards/Omni Hotel
Guests: 150
Engagement: 16 months
Budget: We spent more than we expected but not so much to give my dad a heart attack.
Splurged on: The dress and open bar.
Scrimped on: The table setting (buying tablecloths on eBay and chair covers) and got the least expensive chairs for the ceremony
Weather: The weather was very humid but overcast. A short sprinkle delayed the ceremony by about 15 minutes. Then it cleared for the ceremony and pictures and started up again as we were on our way back to town on the trolley. We took the weather for good luck.
Music: Soul music played by The Heartbeat of Soul. They were so energetic and fun.
First dance song: "Green Eyes" by Coldplay
Best: Everyone had a great time and danced the whole night. The music was great, including the polka interlude.
Worst: Not being able to eat the chocolate covered strawberries and drink the champagne in the honeymoon suite because we were so tired and fell asleep.
Unexpected: How little time we got to spend with each other that weekend.
Advice: Enjoy the whole journey, good and bad– it only happens once.
Kathleen Kambic and Ben Blanchard
Names: Brenda Hatfield and Darin Martin, Jr.
Date: October 21, 2006
Ceremony/ reception: Grace Episcopal Chuch, Keswick/Glenmore Country Club
Guests: 140
Engagement: 10 months
Budget: $30,000
Splurged on: Photography & wedding dress
Scrimped on: Flowers, we only used flowers for the church and for the wedding party, and the six bridesmaid bouquets were used as center pieces at the family table for the reception. We also saved on the cake by having a friend of a friend make it, which turned out perfectly!
Weather: A beautiful fall day, sunny and not too cold, the leaves were just changing color, the weather was perfect!
Music: DJ
First dance song: "At Last" by Etta James
Best: My cousin was able to perform our ceremony making it that much more personal.
Also, the photography, by Jen Fariello, we got so many compliments from all our guests on what an amazing job she did. She was everywhere and was able to capture every fun moment for us and made our wedding experience spectacular, definately worth the "splurge."
Worst: The DJ was not very organized
Unexpected: How fast such a long day can fly by!
Advice: Do your homework when it comes to DJs and photographers, they are two very important parts of a reception. Also, remember only you know when things are not going as planned no one else does, so relax!
Brenda Hatfield and Darin Martin
Names: Emily Bean and Brian Thiede
Date: May 13, 2006
Ceremony/reception: UVa Chapel/King Family Vineyard
Guests: 135
Engagement: 13 months
Budget: $32,000
Splurged on: We splurged on our photography, wedding location and setup (tents etc).
Scrimped on: The dress. I had already picked out my dress and was planning to buy it full price when I found it on sale for only about 20% of the original price at a sample sale. We also chose less expensive flower arrangements (used candles in centerpieces, etc), and didn't have favors.
Weather: Perfect! About 72 degrees, sunny, fair. It was supposed to rain at exactly 4pm when the ceremony started but the skies were clear until after nightfall. A perfect May day in C'ville.
Music: Jon Garland, DJ
First dance song: "True Companion" by Marc Cohn
Best: Everything was amazing, but the look on Brian's face when I said my vows was the highlight for me.
Worst: We didn't know until the day after, but the wait staff misplaced some of the champagne so many of our guests did not have champagne for the toasts.
Unexpected: After dance lessons for Brian, my parents, and me, we all forgot everything we learned when the time came for the first dance and father daughter dance. I expected that I would be crying during the sentimental dances but instead we all laughed the whole time because we couldn't remember the steps.
Also, my engineer father gave a great toast during which he managed to weave in the movie Armageddon and thermo-nuclear weapons. It was hilarious, and I definitely didn't expect it!
Advice: Select a few things during the planning process that you are willing to invest the most time, money, and energy into and don't stress about the rest. There's no such thing as a perfect wedding so it's important to know which aspects you care about the most.
Also, only invite great people who mean a lot to you.
Emily Bean and Brian Thiede
Names: Tara Smith and Konrad Sarosiek
Date: June 10, 2006
Ceremony/reception at: University of Virginia Chapel/Farmington Country Club
Guests: 100
Engagement: 17 months. Konrad and I met at UVA. We dated for just under five years, when Konrad unexpectedly swept me off to Paris and proposed underneath the stars on the Eiffel Tower.
Budget: I don't know
Splurged on: Band, photographer, and open bar
Scrimped on: Party favors
Weather: Most perfect day imaginable! Beautiful, not a cloud in the sky and fortunately not too hot!
Music: The Brothership, a band from Durham, North Carolina.
First dance song: "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
Best: The kiss, of course! And making the wedding a whole day affair– we spent the entire day celebrating with our family and closest friends!
Worst: Honestly, everything was perfect... But I happen to have the best mom in the world who made sure everything went as planned.
Unexpected: Choking up before walking down the aisle with my dad, but then feeling the most amazing rush of happiness when he gave me away to Konrad.
Advice: 1. Sneak away with your husband and take a few minutes just for yourselves to take everything in– your guests won't notice, and it means a lot to have that moment together.
2. Let your mom help you plan. She is one of the people in the world who knows you best, and it will be one of the most amazing memories you share.
Tara Smith and Konrad Sarosiek
Names: Katherine Dowling & Marc Axelbaum
Date: October 7, 2006
Ceremony/receptiont: Keswick Hall
Guests: 200
Engagement: A little over nine months
Budget: More than some, less than others
Splurged on: Band and alcohol and having it at Keswick
Scrimped on: The cake (it was terrible but luckily we had a three tiered dessert tray on each table with mini pastries), the dress (Amy Kuschel in San Francisco– it was gorgeous and I liked it better than the dresses that were three times the price).
Weather: Cold/windy/drizzly but the next day was gorgeous
Music: Sound Connection out of DC– they were
First dance song: "Shining Star" by the Manhattans
Best: The energy and love the whole wedding weekend. People had an amazing time. We were able to take over all of Keswick so we had a "captive" audience.
Worst: Weather. We were supposed to have the ceremony outside, but we got great pictures and no one seemed to care except me!
Unexpected: My Mom and sister made amazing goodie bags for each room from scratch with a treat from each state to which Marc and I had a connection. People loved them.
Also, getting listed in the New York Times Sunday Styles
Advice: Enjoy every moment and don't sweat the small stuff because someone else will.
Also, make sure no one with really big hair is seated in the aisle for the ceremony because it is a huge distraction in the pictures of the walk up the aisle! We are hoping our amazing photographer Jen Fariello can photoshop her out!
Katherine Dowling and Mark Axelbaum
Names: Allison Orr and Drew Larsen
Date: August 5, 2006
Ceremony/reception: First Presbyterian Church/farm of the bride's parents
Guests: 250
Engagement: 15 months
Budget: Just be ready to be flexible
Splurged: Having an outdoor wedding, we provided a mobile bathroom trailer– a "luxury loo"
Saved: On table frills, and by providing homemade favors by the bride and groom.
Weather: Beautiful 85 degree day and cooler evening after 10 days of 100 degree days.
Music: Ceremony prelude, processional, and recessional all were classical music selections provided by members of the Piedmont Chamber Players. A memorable solo by Alli's sister accompanied by an acoustic guitar provided a special moment during the ceremony. More classical music at the cocktail hour and dinner was followed with great fun dancing to music provided by the Houserockers.
First dance song: "Doing It All for My Baby" by Huey Lewis and the News
Unexpected: The best surprise was how smoothly everything came together. Even though our family had recently been touched by tragedy at the time of our wedding, our wedding day served as a timely reminder for how much we were loved and, ironically, how much we had to be thankful for.
Advice: Don't be afaid to be sentimental. Include little touches in the ceremony to honor loved ones who cannot be with you on your wedding day. Focus on the important things– your love for each other and for your family and friends– and not on the details you will never remember in 50 years.
Allison Orr and Drew Larsen
Names: Amy West and Peter Pollak
Date: May 13, 2006
Ceremony/reception: St. John's Historic Chapel in Gordonsville/Clifton Country Inn
Guests: 90
Engagement: 18 months
Budget: $20,000
Splurged on: Our reception site and our photographers, Bill and Anne Holland. The whole experience– especially the way their photos captured so many emotional moments– was truly priceless.
Scrimped on: We saved money by making our own programs. Peter decided to share some fun with the guests, so the programs included historical wedding trivia, blurbs about our families and members of the bridal party– and even Sudoku!
Weather: We got lucky. The forecast predicted evening showers, so we ended up renting a clear plastic tent to cover the outdoor veranda and the dance floor, but the rain held off. It was a cool May day in Charlottesville, and we loved the effect of the tent's lights when the sun set.
Music: We made playlists for dinner using our iPods and hired a DJ for the cocktail hour and after dinner dancing.
First dance song: Our first dance song was changed at the last moment– somehow the DJ didn't have "Angel" by Sarah McLaughlin. My maid-of-honor grabbed us right before we the dance started and asked for an alterate song! We had been listening to "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt earlier in the week, so it was fresh in our minds.
But if you know the song, you know we chose this song without really thinking about the lyrics, including a very loud curse word in the middle of the song! We were laughing so hard that we almost cried when that happened. There was an audible sound as a few jaws hit the floor. Whoops!
Best: Marrying my best friend and spending a weekend with everyone that is most important in our lives. We were so fortunate to have Amy's grandfather and Peter's grandmother in good health and so many relatives travel from overseas, including Peter's parents and Amy's sister.
Worst: Not getting to eat enough of the appetizers!
Unexpected: How vivid the memory is. We both thought the wedding day would go by in a blur, but we were able to relish each moment.
Advice: Make it your own, say "thanks," find ways show your friends and family just how much their presence (not presents) mean to you, and, finally, somtime during the wedding day, don't forget to take a step back, look around at all of your guests, take a deep breath, smile big, and enjoy the moment!
Amy West and Peter Pollak
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On Thursday, police in Corpus Christi, Texas released some really grainy surveillance footage of an SUV suspected of striking a 21-year-old jogger on Aug. 5, a collision which left her with serious head injuries. Witnesses told investigators the driver pulled the ultimate hit-and-run scumbag move, having "slowed down after the crash, and then sped off."
The stills were culled from footage apparently captured by security cameras at a nearby home, according to the local paper.
Police are looking for a light-colored SUV, either a Chevy Blazer or a GMC Jimmy, with front-end damage.
Think they're right? If it helps, here's a link to several still shots from a TV report on the case.


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Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq: ONB) is expanding, again.
The Evansville, Ind.-based bank-holding company today announced it is buying LSB Financial Corp., a savings and loan headquartered in Lafayette, Ind., that has $366 million in assets and more than $312 million in deposits. The cash and stock transaction is valued at $66.7 million.
Last January, Old National said it was entering the Southeast Michigan market with the acquisition of Ann Arbor-based United Bancorp Inc. (OTCQB: UBMI) in a $173.1 million transaction.
Old National's acquisition of United Bancorp, which has 18 United Bank & Trust branches in Washtenaw, Livingston, Lenawee and Monroe counties, is expected to close in July.
United Bancorp has $919 million in assets and $806 million in deposits.
The United acquisition will double Old National's presence in Michigan. In January 2013, it bought 18 Bank of America branches in Southwest Michigan.
Founded in 1834, Old National had $9.5 billion in assets and 166 branches as of March 31. The LSB deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, will add five branches.
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