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What could be a more ideal final destination for a family of four cruising down from Manhattan to Hoboken to Wildwood, N.J. than the endless beach and one of the most famous boardwalks in the world?
That was our endpoint after our GPS led us from the Big Apple to Carlo's Bake Shop in Frank Sinatra's birthplace – a bakery our two daughters and hundreds of others queued up outside were salivating to see – to Wildwood.
Wildwood, it should be said, has many dilapidating two-star "Doo-Wop" hotels that date back to the 1950s and do not exactly conjure up the image of your nearest Hyatt.
But they are, for the most part, clean and well run; and why hang around the hotel anyway when you have five kilometres of pristine beach and a boardwalk to end all boardwalks waiting for you?
It's true: The almost 120-year-old boardwalk (1895) at Wildwood is three kilometres long; so long, in fact, that a famous tramcar that runs its length transporting the elderly and indolent automatedly spouts out, "Watch the tramcar, please!" any time a wayward boardwalker gets in its way.
It needs to be said that if you eat a healthy diet or are trying to shed a couple of pounds, stay away. The Wildwood boardwalk is no place for vegans and tofu tasters. Every several feet or so, for its entire length, are eateries of every stripe serving fast food of all kinds: burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, pizza, seafood, (excellent) fries, etc.
In fact, on the Wildwood boardwalk you can order just about deep-fried anything, including ice cream and butter! And that is why you can start off at one end of the boardwalk and get to the other a couple of kilograms meatier.
In between the vapours of bubbling oil and pizza in the air and the restaurant storefronts are myriads of t-shirt shops– mostly tourist traps to be sure; but if you're careful you can haggle and get One Direction t-shirts (at least the kids did) for a very tolerable price.
But the real heart and soul of the boardwalk, which has recovered from damage suffered in last November's Hurricane Sandy, is Morey's Piers (www.moreyspiers.com), one of the few still family-owned amusement parks in the U.S. and something that truly needs to be beheld to be believed.
Part amusement and part waterpark, Morey's Piers consists of three huge amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks spread out along and extending from the boardwalk, with a fantastic view of the beach waiting just below. There are more than 100 rides – from toddler-friendly to terrifying – at Surfside Pier, Mariner's Landing, Adventure Pier, and the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club, and Raging Waters waterparks. There is even an upscale and excellent fish and seafood restaurant on site.
It's all about water, sun, slides, thrills, frolicking and fun.
In other words, a perfect way for a family to spend a summer holiday.
But wear the elastic sweat pants.


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Habits That Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer
3 Daily Habits That Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk
In the midst of all the pink products, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to assess how your lifestyle affects your breast cancer risk. And while there are many environmental or genetic factors that can be out of your control, sometimes our regular habits can be the culprit as well. To help reduce your risk of breast cancer, here are three daily habits that you can eliminate from your life now.
Too little sleep: Your up-all-night antics may be making it hard to concentrate at work, but that's not the only reason to hit the hay a few hours earlier. A recent study found that maintaining quality sleep habits can reduce your risk of developing an aggressive form of breast cancer, so make sure you're getting enough Z's with our tips on how to get more sleep.
That third glass of wine: A glass of red wine a day has been proven to (thankfully) have many disease-fighting properties, but going overboard can have the opposite effect. A recent study found that drinking seven to 14 drinks a week (from one to two a day) increases your risk of developing breast cancer by up to 60 percent. Stick to your one-a-day glass, and switch to water after you're done.
Too much couch time: Relaxing after a long day at work is a much-needed part of anyone's day, but if you find yourself making excuses to skip workouts for more sedentary plans, then you may be increasing your risk of breast cancer. Not only does obesity increase your risk of developing the disease, but also, exercise has proven to reduce your risk as well. If your couch time is getting excessive, then make time for a few minutes of heart-raising calorie burn with these fast full-body workout ideas.

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Since I work with replication, these things got me thinking on what the impact is for replication and how it affects usability, efficiency, and scale-out. Being a RESTful guy, I started thinking about URIs both when Paul described the BLOB Streaming Protocol and when Anders starting describing the BLOB Locators. Apparently, I wasn't the only one.
Combining BLOB Locators with the BLOB Streaming Protocol has a significant impact on the scalability and performance of replication, and I'm going to show how by giving a typical use of replication: scaling out reads from a installation by replicating from a single master to several slaves.
Now, when a client connects to get a blob from the database, the server delivers a result set containing one or more blob locators. Since we are using URI:s and the HTTP protocol, the blobs can be served by a normal web server, and the client can fetch the data in the Blobs using HTTP and build the real result set. The existence of blob locators is completely transparent to the client, who sees no difference from the previous implementation.
Now, what does this give us that make this setup so scalable?
- Instead of storing the actual blob data, we store a reference to the data (in the form of an URI). When working with the blob and copying it to another table, we will actually just copy the reference, which is a very quick operation compared to the size of most blobs. The use of the BLOB locator is entirely transparent to any operations on the blob: reading is not affected, and changing the blob can be accomplished using a copy-on-write semantics (which of course makes the operation slower).
- Since we have a unique reference to a blob it is possible to implement caching mechanisms to cache results of, e.g., fulltext searches in the blobs.
- The use of an URI makes the blob locator server-agnostic, which means that we can reliably replicate the URI instead of the blob and still expect any client that connects to the slave server to be able to fetch the blob using HTTP. There is no translation necessary when doing the replication, and the URI can be treated as just a string. This means that a scale-out strategy is trivial to implement. This is just a generalization of the recommended practice to store the blobs as files on a server, and save the file name in the tables instead: we just make it transparent to the user and simplify the deployment.
- By using an URI as reference, we can put the blob data on a separate server, which can be dedicated to delivering blob data to requesters. Since everything is going via this server, it is very likely that "hot" data is available immediately, and since we are using an URI, delivery over the Internet can rely on Web Caches to avoid re-sending data that is already cached somewhere.
We do not lose the ability to count the number of deliveries of the data, since we can always count the number of blob locators that we have been delivered instead of the number of BLOBs that have been delivered.
- The HTTP protocol has support to both
GETto read and write data to the server.
- We unload a significant amount of "dumb" job from the server, that of assembling result sets consisting of blob data and other data, and therefore allow the server to perform more of the "intelligent" job of doing database searches.
- The design is incredibly flexible since it is possible to, for example, allowing the blob server(s) to be placed anywhere, even in different towns, and can still keep the main operating site in one location.


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What would a real 'combat ship' designed for combat look like?
All in all, for just about any job likely or unlikely, a fleet auxiliary with a helicopter deck and aircraft suited to the task would be better, as well as being much cheaper. A proper carrier, able to operate jets as well as helicopters, would be far and away better still. A frequent justification for frigates and destroyers is that you need them to protect carriers, but the fact of the matter is that carriers can protect themselves on their own far better than the escort ships can.
And then a carrier or a fleet auxiliary actually can support operations ashore usefully, too, unlike a frigate.
Given that the Royal Navy is struggling desperately to afford carriers right now - and will then struggle to afford aircraft to fly from them - the decision to spend £127m on a new frigate design right now seems frankly bizarre. And this is only the first of two such designs, we are told by BAE.
None of this is to say that there might not be a place for some surface warships other than full-blown carriers in the Royal Navy of the future. A rational navy would probably buy something very like a fleet-auxiliary helicopter ship, with provision made for proper Tomahawk cruise missiles to be installed as well if required.
Such a vessel, working with a radar helicopter above, would be able to sweep the seas of Type 26s and their like before they ever came near. It would be able to cruise-missile shore targets from far out in the offing with impunity. It would be able to sweep pirates from vast swathes of ocean using quickly reacting helicopter-carried boarding parties of marines, or put ashore (and support) a worthwhile little landing force. Equipped with Merlin anti-sub helicopters, it would hunt subs very well indeed should there be any to hunt.
And it would almost certainly cost less than a Type 26 too. That actually would be a "combat ship", if you like.
But it wouldn't offer a viable career path for a naval officer who wasn't an aviator or a marine - as most of today's Royal Naval officers are not.
Nor would ships like that offer any opportunities for British industry. They would be basically merchant ships with flight decks bolted on and fittings for Tomahawks. British shipyards can't build floating steel boxes at prices to compete with yards abroad: they need to have sonars and radars and guns and missiles and complexity built into the design so as to justify a huge price markup.


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It is often useful in experiments on the psychology of language to have stimuli that resemble real words but are not meaningful. To be more specific, a (written English) pseudoword is defined as a string of letters that is pronounceable and conforms to the English orthographic pattern and is pronounceable, but has no meaning. It is possible to automatically generate pseudowords from a word list; since these are only probably pseudowords by the definition, we call them probable pseudowords.
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By Lord Dominic Seamor
Martial Reporter, Pennsic Independent
"The support we're gotten from the entire Pennsic staff has been wonderful, all the way up to the Mayor" said Pennsic 39 Archery Marshal-in-Chief Baron Master Mark Squirrelsbane. He credited this level of support with helping to create the greatly improved turnout for the first of two War Points to be earned in the Mass Populace Archery Shoot this year. Transportation has assigned additional buses to greatly reduce the wait for a ride out to the range and the Martial Activities staff has provided increased levels of support, making the Archery Range a comfortable (as comfortable as any place can be in the heat and humidity of this Pennsic) place to shoot.
The populace has responded to this encouragement by coming out to the Archery Range in greater numbers than the last War. All shooters faced three challenges: the Clout Shoot, the Soldier Shoot and the Castle Window Shoot. The Clout Shoot tested their ability to hit a distant target, while the Soldier Shoot gave the shooters images of charging warriors to hit. Both these shoots limited the archer to six arrows or bolts. The Castle Window shoot was a 30-second timed shoot where the archer could fire as many times as he or she could load, aim, and release. Points were totaled by kingdom for each of the three shoots, with the kingdom winning two of the three shoots taking the War Point.
Yesterday the archers of the East Kingdom took the War Point, winning the Clout Shoot with 1764 points versus 1575 points, and also taking the Soldier Shoot by a score of 2323 to 2091. The Castle Window Shoot was also won by the Eastern shooters by 1316 to 1056 points.
Everyone is reminded that there is still one more Archery War Point in contention, and you are invited to the Archery Range to add your contribution to the push for victory. Look for the white and red banner on the leftmost tower of the Battlefield Fort to know when the Archery Range is open, or you can go to Information Point and ask them to contact Archer One on the radio. The Archery Range is scheduled to be open for the second Mass Populace Archery Shoot from 10a.m. to 6p.m. on Thursday the 12th, and from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Friday the 13th.


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Lifehacker tells me about a neat tool called Audiogalaxy that would let me stream all my music from my box to my Android. This would be handy, since I regularly need to swap audio in and out for it to still fit. Not to mention being able to run it from my work computer. :)
However, it seems that Ubuntu is not supported. Is there a way around this? Are there alternatives that are as smooth? I'd like it to just work.


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A rainbow of different colored signs hovered above a crowd of more than 100 activists rallying outside the Supreme Court, a cacophony of commentary on the case seeking to end affirmative action at the University of Texas at Austin.
The historic Texas case challenges previous court decisions allowing race to be a factor in college admissions. Abigail Fisher, 22, filed the suit against the university claiming she was unfairly denied admission because she is white.
"I'm very grateful the justices on the Supreme Court have heard my case," Fisher said. "I hope the court rules students' race should not be considered when applying to the University of Texas."
The university admits students from the top 10 percent of their graduating high school class and uses race as one of the factors in selecting the final group of students.
UT President Bill Powers defended the policy, citing a Supreme Court case 62 years ago when Herman Sweatt was denied admission to the university because of his race.
"We were on the wrong side of history," UT President Bill Powers said. "UT lost that case, but the nation won."
Fisher was dwarfed by the swarm of media demanding she answer questions after the hearing. Other than a brief statement, she stood silent as her attorney commented.
Other students weren't so quiet. Young faces in a smattering of different shades made up the crowd cheering "Fired up. Ready to go!" and holding brightly covered signs with slogans like "Expand diversity" and "Diversity works."
Jennifer Tran was among the crowd. The 20-year-old UT junior was accepted through the top 10 percent program, and said it's helped shape her college experience.
"As much as we want to pretend like we live in a colorblind society, that just isn't the case," said Tran, who also acts as the director of the Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective at the university.
She said the university's admissions policies and diverse classrooms gave her an opportunity to learn and discuss issues with students from a broad range of perspectives; an important skill for the workforce.
"You have to be able to deal with lots of different people with different mindsets," Tran said. "That's not something that can be taught."
Keep checking in with Texas on the Potomac all day for updated coverage of Fisher v. The University of Texas at Austin.


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Ten One Design, creator of pogo stylus and pogo sketch stylus for the iPod Touch and iPhone have brought out SoundClip, a new device that passively brightens the sound of the iPhone's built in speaker.  According to them, it is no magic trick, just a bit of good science:
The way SoundClip works isn't all that hard to understand. The iPhone emits a fair amount of acoustic energy through the speaker. Unfortunately, many of these sound waves are directed down and away from the user. SoundClip reflects them toward you so you can hear them better.
But how does it actually amplify? The dimensions and shape of the conical chamber create a resonance chamber facilitating the attenuation of some frequencies, and the amplification of others. The next part is the trickiest. We tuned the resonance chamber to actually improve the sound from your iPhone, resulting in a frequency response that is flatter, and more natural sounding.


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A 1940's KenWel "Lou Brissie" glove with Nokona box sold for $203. The glove is mint and if the winner had the mitt for the box then its a nice two for one.
An off-brand "Christy Mathewson" glove sold for a best offer. The glove is in decent shape and the endorsement stamp is clear.


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It was a Marlboro morning.
For my morning walks, I have started carrying a couple of plastic bags and picking up trash. In the midst of this July heat wave, I got out early and chose a route that was mostly in the shade. Picked up 8 empty Marlboro packages, a lot of bits of plastic, some ugly luncheon remains, and the sponge from a small gas tank.
Surprisingly, only two Bud Light cans this morning. Gas prices spiked this week, so perhaps the high prices kept guys from their evening drive and drink outings on Mount Vernon's back roads.
One person was particularly thoughtful. He put the remains of his lunch – a plastic bottle, chip bag, M&M container, and sandwich wrap, inside a crackers box – before tossing it all out the window. Made cleaning up his lunch a lot easier.
Came home with both plastic bags (one from Shaws and one from the IGA) full of trash, and a lengthy piece of plastic sheeting. Perhaps Lin can use that in her gardens.


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Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, what's hot on Google Trends and Entertainment Weekly's picks for the best movies of 2011.
What to watch: "Three Inches," 9 p.m. EST/8 Central, Syfy
Check out the pilot of this new Syfy sitcom, in which a man is struck by lightning and can use his mind to move any object three inches. In the first episode, he meets a covert team of heroes with unusual powers.
Trending topic: "Mars Needs Moms"
The Hollywood Reporter says the animated flick "Mars Needs Moms" was the biggest flop of 2011, grossing only $39 million worldwide compared to it's $150 million budget. "Sucker Punch," "Arthur," "Green Lantern" and "Cowboys & Aliens" round out the top -- or bottom -- five.
Video: Entertainment Weekly's movies of 2011
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text: Anniversary Reunions - 8 June 2013 In 'reportsandgalleries2013' "Brummie Masters of Hydrogeology" dinnerAlumni Gathering in Chennai - 28 February 2013Alumni Gathering in Delhi - 26 February 2013Alumni Gathering in San Diego - 5 January 2013Alumni Reception in Kuala Lumpur - 26 February 2013Alumni Reception in Singapore - 21 February 2013Anniversary Reunions - 8 June 2013Class of 1988 Mechanical Engineering Reunion - 7 June 2013Festive Drinks 2013GGAA AGM & Forum: 14th September 2013Hong Kong-April 2013House of Lords 2013Inaugural Alumni Gathering in Guangzhou - 28 February 2013Leaders of Tomorrow Reception - 25 April 2013London Professional Network - 6 March 2013Music of the StarsPub Night in Toronto Back to 'Events and Reunions' This year's reunion saw over 350 alumni and their guests, spanning across the six graduation years and travelling from as far away as New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Canada and the USA, return to campus to celebrate the anniversary of their graduation. Alumni from the classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1988, and the pre-1963 Golden classes enjoyed a day of visits to their former schools and departments, a reunion lunch, a University Question Time session chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Eastwood, and other activities and entertainment throughout the day. Many of the alumni in attendance were returning to campus for the first time in decades, so they enjoyed the opportunity to see what has changed (and indeed what has stayed the same!) since they were students. The day began with alumni arriving at the Great Hall to hear welcome speeches before being led by current students and academics to their former schools and departments for guided tours and activities. For many alumni, exploring old lecture rooms and laboratories, as well as learning about current research and teaching, was the highlight of their day. Over lunch, the Class Ambassadors took the opportunity to thank their fellow classmates for the gifts they have given to the University in their anniversary year. A fantastic £85,840.20 has been raised so far by the six classes in support of dozens of worthwhile projects across the University. This is the largest amount ever received in class gifts - thank you for this generous support. The breakdown of class gifts by year is as follows: 1988 - £8,620.93 1978 - £4,320.31 1973 - £5,398.88 1968 - £3,701.56 1963 and Golden - £63,798.52 If you graduated in one of the anniversary years and would like to make a gift to the University, please visit our Giving page: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/giving After lunch, alumni were able to pose questions to our University Question Time panel, which included: Professor David Eastwood, Vice-Chancellor; Professor John Heath, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Estates and Infrastructure); Professor Donna Lee, Senior University Tutor; and Diane Job, Director of Library Services. Questions ranged from the current student experience to the changes to our beautiful campus, and the discussion was lively. 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The idea that there is a perfect match out there for everyone seems to be nonsense to me. Where is the evidence for this? And even if it were true that doesn't necessarily mean you will find that person. Maybe they are on the other side of the world, maybe they haven't been born yet or maybe they are dead - who knows. In the end we can settle for and love a person, but it's often far from a perfect soulmate.
And another thing -- when somone says "you will definitely meet someone eventually" or "there is someone out there for everyone." How do they know this? Are they psychic? The bottom line is this: maybe you won't meet your match - ever! This is a very real possibility, it may seem depressing but it is true, and I'd take a cold reality over a comforting delusion anyday.
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There is no perfect match and no soulmate. There are billions of people in this world and there will always be someone that's better or worse than your partner. That's the reality.
And yes, there is somebody for everyone. Unless you suffer from evolution's dark side of distorting your physical image and/or your mental capabilities, or you're socially awkward, the majority of people will find somebody with a reasonable amount of persistence. The ones that won't usually have unrealistic expectations about what they want. There are only so many criteria that can be met when looking for someone; eventually you will just have to give in and make compromises.
the Tim Minchin is awesome :)
i think maybe what we think of as "soulmates" are those people with whom it's just easier to get along and be ourselves. . .
I think this idea first came about via Edgar Cayce, and then sort of disappeared for a bit. I remember a book coming out in the late 80s that got the New Agers very excited about Soulmates.
I remember having a flick though it, and seeing the bit where the universe ends when all the soulmates are joined. Then going errrr yeah, right.....
I certainly don't believe in soul mates. I do believe that when selecting a partner there are various parts of a person's personality that make one person better suited to be a permanent fixture in your life than another. Just like friends, there are people you can stand and people who you can't and people in between. But by no means do I think there is only "the one".
I'd guess that it's a lot more common for theists (than atheists) to believe in perfection of one kind or another, because of belief in devine plans, etc.
Still, the idea of a perfect mate can feel real (and become real) just because it involves hormones and brain chemicals that actually make mates bond, emotionally.
It's often real, alright. My biggest gripes are that it seems more a matter of chance than choice, and it doesn't always last as long as expected.
There is no soul, so there cannot be soulmates. But there can be mindmates or twin brains. They are to each other similar below a threshold, so they can be comfortable and not feel repulsion from differences. Considering the number of people on earth, there are a few mindmates for me out there somewhere. But even with the internet, I have troubes to find even one of them, even though I am busy searching.
I have little need for mindmates. If she's fun to be with, looks like Kate Beckinsale, and can suck a golf ball through a garden hose, what more could I want or need?
If she had all of those qualities, why would she need you?
Would you supply her with a magnifying glass?
So much for the "My kind of girl!" comment from earlier in the week--
Why? To read the fine print in my prenup?
My dear Unseen, there is absolutely nothing that a female would want from you, as far as material things are concerned, at least, so no need for a pre-nup. So, it would be best if they bought their own magnifying glass, just in case :) It is nice to be prepared, don't you think.


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Binders, Bayonets, Tigers
First, Romney had his binders full of women:
Then, he added horses and bayonets:
Remind me again how this is still a race?
Admittedly, the Tigers could really use some horses and bayonets at this point if they want to be a little more competitive. But please, just keep all of them, and especially the bayonets, really far away from Jeff right now.


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If Facebook has nothing to fear from Google+, why is it copying the fledgling social network?
Only a few days after Google+ launched a redesign on April 11, Facebook started making its own profile pictures bigger, according to ZDNet.
I contacted Facebook about this tweak and received a prompt reply. "I can confirm we've increased the size of profile photos," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement. . . .Previously, a profile picture measured 130 x 125 pixels. Now, Facebook's profile pictures measure 166 x 160 pixels.
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Previously, a profile photo was the size of postage stamp in front of one's panoramic cover. Now the profile photo is about the size of -- well, a very large postage stamp. The newly-sized profile photos haven't made it to the Facebook Pages yet, though. Sure it's a subtle change, but a change made because Google+ did it first.
It's not the first time Facebook has copied Google+, and it's obvious Google+ took a lot of ideas from Facebook for its new design. So can we all agree that stealing innovation is the sincerest form of flattery?


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Mike Rainey has developed himself a reputation as one of Philly's most brutal comics, as well as one of the quickest on his feet. He can be seen monthly with his segment Story Time with Mike Rainey at Chip Chantry's One Man Show (with Special Guests).
How and why did you get into comedy?
I thought I was funny but didn't have the balls to perform. Then, I saw Jim Norton and was blown away by the fact that someone could make me laugh for an hour straight. I soon after started writing jokes but still couldn't work up the nerve to perform. I then went to see the band Tool perform and there was a moment where the lead singer, Maynard James Keenan, just spoke to the crowd while the band played softly in the background. I just remember him saying the words "take risks" and I felt like I had been punched in the chest. At that point, my mind was made up and I was finally going to do it. One of the reasons why I love performing comedy is that I always get so nervous before a show that I either throw up or have diarrhea.
How would you describe your style as a comedian? What influences and factors do you think contribute to that?
I've been predominantly set up / punchline from day one, mostly about current events or nonsense that I made up. Lately though, I've been working on bits that are more personal and just trying to grow out of what I've relied upon up until this point.
Do you have a favorite show or venue you like to perform at? What about it makes it fun or special for you?
My favorite venue is The Shubin Theatre (Philly Improv Theater). Almost always a packed house and it is intimate enough as to where I can perform without a mic, which I prefer. As a performer, the most you can hope for out of an audience is for them to be willing to listen. The rest is up to you. The Shubin always allows that.
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To summarize my experience at Norseman, here is the conversation I was having with the sensible part of my brain:
215am Saturday morning, in gymnasium with 50 other people
Matt: Wow, people are up already?
Sensible Matt (SM): Of course they are. Most people went to sleep hours earlier than you and don`t want to be late getting on the ship.
400am on ship as the sun the is coming up on the fjord.
Matt: Wow, it`s cold!
SM: Duh.
455am standing on edge of ship, waiting to leap 12 feet off the edge into the water
Matt: The longer I wait, the less time I`ll be in the frigid water!
SM: Jump in you wimp so that you are actually ready when the race starts!
About half way through the swim you had to climb out over these big rocks, walk past a fire, show the organizers that you are not hypothermic, then climb back in and swim along the coast to the transition area to finish the 2.4 miles.
Approximately 724am after an hour and 18 minutes of swimming
Matt: How do you walk?
SM: Act normal so that they don`t pull you out of the race for being disoriented!
On the first climb, 3500 ft of switchbacks.
Matt: Why am I not passing tons of people?
SM: Maybe because the people in this race are actually well prepared and are not the standard triathletes who have less climbing skills than you. If you did more than 3 triathlons in preparation, maybe you would not be as surprised.
Matt: But, I did the World`s Toughest half-iron and passed dozens of people on the bike and even placed.
SM: But that race is only marginally harder than other half irons. This is way harder and twice the distance in difficult weather. Toughen up!
On the exposed ridge line at mile 105, after the 5th climb, in the cold fog and rain.
Matt: Wow, this is hard.
SM: What did you expect? You are in the mountains of Norway, on the course of the world`s hardest triathlon. Did you expect sunny So Cal weather and tail winds?
Matt: Well, no, but, you know, just saying. I don`t know. I guess, maybe.
Transition 2, after 125 miles of cycling with 10,000 ft of elevation gain:
Matt: Wow it`s not cold! I can feel my feet. Can`t wait to run.
SM: Remember how Nick told you how important bricks were and you did one?
Matt: Yeah, of course, so I did one.
SM: Just wait and see.
After 3 or 4 miles of the marathon
Matt: My feel and ankles are killing me! wtf?
SM: See above conversation, dumbass.
From mile 5 to 15 I was feeling pretty good and able to keep a decent pace. Not as fast as I`d hoped to be going, but not just shuffling. When I reached the bottom of `Zombie hill`, a 3000 ft winding climb up to the checkpoint 4 miles up, my crew informed me that I was at risk of not making the cut-off to enter the mountain.
Matt: I can run up this!
SM: If you do, you risk being in poor mental health at the checkpoint and not being able to continue.
Matt: Let`s listen to Norwegian black metal on Max`s ipod. I`ll kill all the zombies on this hill!
At the mountain checkpoint, about 20 miles into the marathon.
Organizer: You missed the mountain cut-off by 10 minutes.
Matt: Shit!
SM: Shit!
Organizer: Don`t worry though, you would not be able to go to the top anyway. We have not let anyone all the way up for the last couple of hours.
Why did I not push harder if I was close to missing the cut-off? Well, my bike computer stopped working in the rain and I don`t wear a watch. I just had no idea I was close until it was too difficult to make up the time.
Matt: Let`s walk the last 10k.
SM: Hanging out is pretty cool.
So Max, Aidan and myself walked together for the last 10k and finished at the hotel 1000 meters above sea level. I was slightly disoriented and very sore, but not miserable. We had some great conversations about life and about adventure and about what it all means.
My goal time was 15 hours. Factor in the extra miles added to the bike, the headwinds and rain, and my decision to walk the last 10k, and that adds the 3 hours to make my finish time of 18 hours totally fine with me.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State women's tennis team dropped a pair of home matches, one to Graceland and one to UT Martin in the OVC opener, while the squad's final two matches of the weekend on Sunday were canceled due to rain.
Against Graceland, TSU's doubles team Victoria Haynes and Trinity Randolph defeated their opponents, 9-7, but the Tigers lost the point when the Jackets' Melynda Simmons and Sofia Jaramillo escaped Jade Daniels and Adrianne Pressley, 8-5.
In singles, the teams split the points for the No. 1 and No. 2 players; Randolph won, 6-4, 6-2, but Haynes fell, 6-2, 6-1.
Graceland closed the match by winning the last three singles points to take the match, 6-1.
Later on Saturday, the Tigers took on UT Martin and dropped the doubles point when Randolph and Daniels lost, 8-0, and Haynes and Attallah Eiland fell, 8-2.
Martin's Ivon Simic defeated Haynes, 6-2, 6-1 in the top singles spot and Hitomi Naito beat Randolph, 6-1, 6-0.
The match ended when Daniels was bested, 6-0, 6-1 and Pressley was outdone, 6-0, 6-3.
The Tigers will hit the road for a pair of OVC matchups when they take on Murray State on March 22 and Austin Peay the next day.
1. Victoria Haynes and Trinity Randolph (TSU) def. Jessica Worring and Zahra Otmany (Graceland), 9-7
2. Melynda Simmons and Sofia Jaramillo (Graceland) def. Jade Daniels and Adrianne Pressley, 8-5
3. TSU doesn't have a third team
1. Jessica Worring (Graceland) def. Victoria Haynes (TSU), 6-2, 6-1
2. Tiffany Randolph (TSU) def. Zahra Otmany (Graceland), 6-4, 6-2
3. Melynda Simmons (Graceland) def. Jade Daniels (TSU), 6-0, 6-2
4. Karina Cardiel (Graceland) def. Attalah Eiland (TSU), Retire
5. Sofia Jaramillo (Graceland) def. Adrianne Pressley (TSU), 1-1 retired
6. TSU doesn't have a sixth player
UT Martin:
Singles competition
1. SIMIC, Ivon (UTM) def. HAYNES, Victoria (TSU) 6-2, 6-1
2. NAITO, Hitomi (UTM) def. RANDOLPH, Trinity (TSU) 6-1, 6-0
3. TARI, Burcu (UTM) def. DANIELS, Jade (TSU) 6-0, 6-1
4. McCALL, Katie (UTM) def. EILAND, Attallah (TSU) 6-2, retired
5. NICOLE, Florence (UTM) def. PRESSLEY, Adrianne (TSU) 6-0, 6-3
6. CANDELORO, Sarah (UTM) def. No player (TSU), by walkover
Doubles competition
1. SIMIC, Ivon/CANDELORO, Sarah (UTM) def. DANIELS, Jade/RANDOLPH, Trinity (TSU) 8-0
2. NAITO, Hitomi/McCALL, Katie (UTM) def. EILAND, Attallah/HAYNES, Victoria (TSU) 8-2
3. TARI, Burcu/NICOLE, Florence (UTM) def. No player/No player (TSU), by walkover


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The practice of meditation has been an integral part of many religions for thousands of years. In modern times, it has also been adopted as a secular discipline, as a way to improve physical and mental well-being. The Meditation Wind Chime is tuned to a scale characteristic of the musical style of southern India.
The Meditation Wind Chime's captivating tones are enhanced by a bonus CD of original music composed specifically to harmonize with this chime's performance. Together or separately they can each be used as an aid to meditation - a sort of musical mantra - to help relax the mind and focus one's thoughts. But they can also be enjoyed at anytime, simply for their beautiful sound.
Listen to the Chime Sound and CD Sample
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- Length from Islet to the end of the Windcatcher: 39 Inches
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- Windcatcher and Top: Cherry finished ash wood
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The offensive was the largest mobilization carried out by either side in the war to that point, it involved more than 80,000 Vietnamese troops fighting to reunited Vietnam and free it from foreign military domination for the first time since the French began their military conquest in 1859. The offensive took place in more than 100 towns and cities, including 36 of the 44 provincial capitals, five of the six autonomous cities, 72 of 245 district towns, and the southern capital Saigon where they lay siege to the headquarters of the ARVN General Staff at Tan Son Nhut Air Base; the Independence Palace, the Long Binh Naval Headquarters, the National Radio Station and, most dramatically, the huge US embassy in Saigon. The BBC would report, on the second day of the offensive, which would last to 28 March 1968:
The American command in Vietnam has reported over 5,000 people dead after two days intensive fighting.Note that even as late as '68, the BBC hadn't got the memo from US military PsyOps that the Viet Minh were being rebranded as the "Viet Cong."
South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu has been forced to declare martial law as communist forces, under General Vo Nguyen Giap, have kept up sustained assaults on several fronts - from Saigon in the south to Hue in the north.
Authorities in the North Vietnamese capital Hanoi, described it as, "a more powerful and more continuous offensive" than ever before.
White House intelligence in Washington anticipated attacks over the Tet holiday to celebrate the lunar new year, but they were surprised by their intensity.
Vietcong forces have also attacked the Vietnam general staff headquarters, Navy headquarters, two police stations and the Philippine Ambassador's residence as well as blowing up the radio station in Saigon.
Communications are in chaos and commercial flights from the airport have been cancelled.
North Vietnamese - Vietminh - troops have reinforced their siege of Khe Sanh, near the demilitarised zone.
Some commentators expect the so-called Tet Offensive will shatter the American resolve and have a similar effect on the US to that on the French after the North Vietnamese victory at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 - which contributed to the Geneva Agreements later that year.
General Vo Nguyen Giap who led the Viet Minh forces against the French and then the United States, and was the architect of their victories both at Dien Bien Phu and the Tet Offensive, died in 2013 at the ripe old age of 102.
The reason the Tet Offensive caused such a dramatic shift in American public opinion is that it so completely exposed the lie we had been told about how the war was going. Kevin Murphy, UC Berkley, wrote about the Tet Offensive:
One reason Tet proved such a shock to Americans was that all reports before the offensive seemed to indicate that the US, unlike the French before them, was winning the war in Southeast Asia. "It is significant that the enemy has not won a major battle in more than a year," General William Westmoreland had told the press in November of 1967. "His guerrilla force is declining at a steady rate...We have reached an important point when the end begins to come into view." Vice- President Hubert Humphrey echoed the sentiments on Meet the Press that same month. "We are beginning to win this struggle," Humphrey declared. "We are on the offensive. Territory is being gained. We are making steady progress." And President Lyndon Johnson had said much the same about the war earlier that year: "We are very sure that we are on the right track."were sabotaged through the combined efforts of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, and it would take another four years of killing and dying before US ground troops finally left Vietnam, the Tet Offensive, which began 46 years ago today, told everybody just how things were going to turn out.
To learn more about the Tet Offensive and the Vietnam War. See my documentary film Vietnam: American Holocaust. It is available both from VietnamAmericanHolocaust.com and Amazon.


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The SHERPA/RoMEO Application Programmers' Interface (API) is a machine-to-machine interface that lets programmers access SHERPA/RoMEO data from their applications. For instance, you could use the API to incorporate an automatic look-up of a journal or publisher into your repository or CRIS deposition process.
We encourage you to play with the API and explore the potential for including it in your own repository and CRIS software. Please send any suggestions and feedback either on the API itself or on the documentation to Peter Millington (email@example.com).
Versions and Documentation
The latest version of the SHERPA/RoMEO API is Version 2.9, which generates XML output that can be validated against its DTD. Earlier versions of the API are no longer supported.
The root URL for the API is:
Full technical details are available in the following documentation download:
- Version 2.9.7 Full Documentation - pdf download [636kB]
We strongly recommend that regular and heavy API users register for a free API Key. This allows you to exceed our limit of 500 requests per day and has a number of other benefits.
Recent Changes
Recently implemented changes include:
- All versions of the API before Version 2.9 were closed down on the 25th November 2013.
- RoMEO now includes provisional records for certain new publishers. These are flagged by a new XML attribute
status e.g.
<publisher id="724" status="provisional">
- RoMEO now includes policy exceptions for certain publishers. These have their own persistent IDs, but an additional XML attribute
parentidattribute gives the persistent ID of the parent publisher record e.g.
<publisher id="1123" parentid="51">
- True REST query URLs implement for journal ISSN and RoMEO publisher IDs e.g. http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/api29/issn/1035-8811/.
- To encourage efficient usage of the API, access controls now limit the number of queries that non-registered users can submit to the API to 500 per day. This is enough for most applications, although the limit may be changed in the future. Registered users receive an access key that permits unlimited access and has other benefits.
You can register for a free API Access Key at:
There is a presentation that explains the registration process at:
http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/RoMEO-API-Keys-2011-10-04.pdf - pdf [1.9MB]
A full list of changes is given in Appendix D of the documentation.
How to use the API
The basic principle is that an application makes an HTTP request to the API, which returns an XML stream with the search results. The query specification is given in the URL's parameters. The main searches that are available are for journal title, ISSN and publisher's name, although there are also some special searches, such as for RoMEO colours. View the following links in your browser to see examples.
- Publisher's name search - 'Institute of Physics':
- Journal title search - 'Journal of Geology' - Single Result:
- Journal title search - 'Oncology Reviews' - showing compliance with the Medical Research Council (MRC) open access mandate:
- Journal title search - containing 'Modern Language' - Multiple Results:
- ISSN - International Standard Serial Number:
This can also be formulated as a REST query URL:
- RoMEO Colour - All 'Yellow' publishers (omitting 'Mandated OA' data):
http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/api29.php?colour=yellow&showfunder=none [expect a slow response]
- RoMEO Publisher's Record Update Date - Database records updated or or since the 1st October 2012:
- Publisher's Country - RoMEO records for Spanish publishers:
- All Publishers (omitting 'Mandated OA' data):
http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/api29.php?all=yes&showfunder=none [expect a slow response]
- An Unsuccessful search (zero results) - 'Recycling Journal':
- Error report from an invalid query - Search parameters missing:
Searching for Journals by Title using the API
Although it would be nice to be able to automate fully the look-up of journal publishers using the API, this may often not be possible, because a query may return zero or many results. Even if a single journal is found, it is advisable to confirm that it is indeed the correct one. We therefore recommend the following general approach to handling journal queries:
- Search by journal title, and display the title(s) found
- Get the end-user to confirm/select the correct title - even when only a single title is found.
- Retrieve and display the publisher's details (if any)
Wish List
Wishes and ideas for the future enhancement of the API have been collated from a survey of SHERPA/RoMEO Application Programmers' Interface (API) users, notes from breakout sessions at the RoMEO API Workshop, Edinburgh, 1st September 2010, and subsequent feedback received from users. We have started updating the wish list, so you are invited to send us further ideas and feedback. View the API Wish List >>
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NEWS- 'Evan Almighty': The end (of waiting) is near
A year ago, when star-struck Charlottesville served as the location for Evan Almighty, an ark sprang up in Crozet, Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman walked among us, and locals clamored to be cast as extras in the biggest-budget comedy ever.
Now, prepare yourselves: The premiere is near.
The movie doesn't open until June 22, but Charlottesville will be the scene of a June 14 red carpet screening, says Evan publicist Mike Jesson.
But don't line up for tickets. The event is not open to the public.
Director and UVA alum Tom Shadyac will be in town for the screening, and there will be an open house before and after the screening at his local good-works project, the "First Street Church."
City Councilor Dave Norris, whose day job is working with the homeless at a non-profit called PACEM, already has his ticket to the screening. "It's not a fundraiser; it's an awareness-raiser for the First Street Church and the Crozet library," he explains.
"Tom's a guy with a big heart for the homeless," says Norris. "He has a real passion for helping them and the working poor."
While here last summer, Shadyac, who directed Bruce Almighty, The Nutty Professor and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, attended a Living Wage rally, says Norris. He started asking about the homeless in Charlottesville, and was put in touch with Norris, who told him about COMPASS, an organization trying to find a day shelter for the homeless.
Shadyac purchased the former sanctuary of First Christian Church on Market Street for $2.3 million, and COMPASS will be housed in the basement of the building, which is now being rehabbed.
Good deeds also are part of the marketing campaign for Evan, which is about a Congressman who believes God has instructed him to build an ark. Universal Studios has engaged a media firm whose specialty is drawing evangelicals to the movies, à la Mel Gibson's Passion of Christ.
One strategy of Grace Hill Media, which also promoted Gibson's sacred cash cow, is the website ArkAlmighty.com, where those with needs can be matched with those who want to practice random acts of kindness. As of June 1, 5,100 people had signed up on the site.
Evan also is playing the green card. On the movie's website, for $5, visitors can plant virtual trees at the Almighty Forest and get their names on the DVD. So far, nearly 10,000 virtual trees have been planted.
NBC Universal contributed to the Conservation Fund to plant 2,000 trees to offset the film's carbon impact, reports UPI, and donated reusable materials to Habitat for Humanity.
"I know the film is a green film," says publicist Jesson. Posters for Evan are printed on recycled paper using nonpolluting inks, he says.
The good deeds angle may help mitigate what's perhaps a bigger worry for Evan Almighty, which is reported to have cost $175 million or more, the most expensive comedy ever. Will it sink or swim in the heated summer blockbuster pool?
With upcoming releases of Transformers, Harry Potter, Fantastic Four 2, and Live Free or Die Hard, "Face facts, there are simply way too many big, must-see movies being released this summer," says Cinema Blend's Josh Tyler. "At least one of them has to flop, doesn't it?"
But not necessarily the one with 40-Year-Old Virgin Carell and an ark-load of animals directed by a UVA alum with a track record like Shadyac's.
Dave Norris is ready to walk the red carpet at the Paramount June 14. "I'm told it's more of a green carpet than a red carpet," he says. And for the casual, family-oriented event, "I'm going to wear A&N or Kmart," he says.
Look for long lines at the local cinema June 22.


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The States might have a poor repute for fast food but not Los Angeles. You have a number of food chains that render organic food, cold juices and tummy friendly dishes. If you're looking for a guilt free life in Los Angeles, then probably you have be active, health conscious and dynamic. Just because the summer beach is close to you, you cannot put an excuse to slack on your exercising habits. Staying healthy and fit all round the year is important for all. You do have other keys to stay happy like searching for something you love doing. It could be going to the beach walk on Zuma or Manhattan Beach.
Enjoy a gluten free lifestyle in the City of Angels
In order to stay healthy and active, going for a gluten free diet is very helpful. It eradicates severe intestinal complaints and enhances energy in the body. People with disorders like severe fatigue, attention deficit disorder, infertility issues and multiple sclerosis benefit a lot from gluten free food.
Work your heart out
Work out like an A-list celeb by going upside down the silky ropes at physique classes, sweat out your toxins with a hot yoga session, go for the recent indoor cycling trend, try toning those oblique with a trapeze session and you will see how your body radiates the glow of exercising.
Enjoy the Perfect Beach Cuisine
Be a devoted vegan if you really wish to fight out the carbs and excess fat from your body. You shall not just enjoy a healthy diet regime but a well-tined body. Try consuming food packed with nutrients and filled with minerals and necessary vitamins.
Get yourself pampered
Enjoy taking care of skin with skincare hotspots in Los Angeles. If uterine health is what you're looking for, then you shall find it all here. You also have the V-steam therapy treatment for the perfect rejuvenation of your body and soul.
Visit your physicians from time to time
In order to stay healthy, you need to visit your physician periodically for regular checkup. Whether it is your dentist, dermatologist, pediatrician or casual physician, getting a checkup of your body part is very important. You cannot leave a loose end for any disease to enter your body. When you're going for beach, you may suffer from skin allergies. Thus, time to time checkup from your doctor is a must!
Go for STD Testing
Thousands of people are getting infected by STD in Los Angeles County. Periodic checkup for STD can help you prevent the spread of the disease and stop it from causing severe harm. You have a number of clinics all over L.A. The clinics render services for both men as well as women. All STD clinics administered by L.A. Public Health Department render free services. Just book your appointment and visit here for a free checkup and right knowledge on STD prevention and treatment services.
It is advisable that you call the clinic before planning to visit for an on-time appointment.


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The framework consists of a C library that can be used to generate TAP output suitable for processing with, for example, the Test::Harness Perl module. In order to allow Test::Harness to execute the compiled programs, a simple wrapper called unit.pl exists in the unittest/ directory in the MySQL server tree.
The documentation for the MyTAP API is available at
http://www.kindahl.net/mytap/doc/, until I can find another home for it.
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Cormier Named To All-Patriot League Third Team
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – After missing the second half of conference play with a broken hand suffered in a February 1 game, Loyola University Maryland senior guard Dylon Cormier was named to the All-Patriot League Third Team by the conference's coaches on Monday.
Cormier was leading the Patriot League in scoring by more than three points per game (21.2) at the time of his injury. He was also first in offensive (3.0), second in steals (2.2) and sixth in total rebounds (5.8) per game.
The Baltimore native was 14th in the NCAA in scoring, and he continued to top the League's scoring race until after Saturday's games. Players must compete in 75 percent of their team's games in order to qualify for the Patriot League, as well as NCAA, statistical titles.
Cormier fractured two bones in his right hand during a loose-ball scramble in Loyola's February 1 game against the U.S. Military Academy. He had surgery to mend the injury on February 5, cutting short a season that would have gone down in the Loyola records books as one of the program's best.
Despite the injury, Cormier finished seventh all-time at Loyola in points scored (1,659), just 46 out of third place where he was on pace to finish. He also is second all-time in free throws made (459) and attempted (662), in addition to steals (185).
The 6-foot-3 guard became the first player in school history to open a season with back-to-back games of 30 or more points, scoring 31 in the opener at Binghamton University and 34 two days later at Cornell University. He tallied 20 or more in Loyola's first five games of the year, matching his career-high with 34 points on November 20 at UMBC.
Cormier scored 20 or more points in 14 of the 21 games he played this season, and he reached the 25 point more on eight occasions.
A two-time All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference honoree (First Team in 2012-2013, Second Team in 2011-2012), Cormier is the first Loyola men's basketball player to earn All-Conference honors in three-straight seasons since Mike Powell was an All-MAAC First Team honoree from 1995-98.
Loyola, which formally joined the Patriot League in July 2013, makes its first appearance in the Patriot League Championships tonight at 7:30 when it will host Lafayette College in Reitz Arena. Tickets can be purchased at LoyolaGreyhounds.com/tickets, and a live broadcast will be available at LoyolaGreyhounds.com/PLN.
2013-14 Men's Basketball All-Patriot League Team and Major Awards
Player of the Year: Cameron Ayers, Bucknell (Sr., G)
Defensive Player of the Year: Tony Wroblicky, American (Sr., C)
Rookie of the Year: Tim Kempton, Lehigh (Fr., F/C)
Coach of the Year: Mike Brennan, American
First-Team All-Patriot League*
Cameron Ayers, Bucknell (Sr., G)*
Dave Dudzinski, Holy Cross (Sr., F/C)*
Maurice Watson Jr., Boston University (So., G)
Kyle Wilson, Army (So., G/F)*
Tony Wroblicky, American (Sr., C)
*Unanimous first-team choice
Second-Team All-Patriot League
Murphy Burnatowski, Colgate (Sr., F)
Darius Gardner, American (Jr., G)
D.J. Irving, Boston University (Sr., G)
Mackey McKnight, Lehigh (Sr., G)
Jesse Reed, American (So., G)
Third-Team All-Patriot League
Dylon Cormier, Loyola (Sr., G)
Chris Hass, Bucknell (So., G)
Seth Hinrichs, Lafayette (Jr., G)
Malcolm Miller, Holy Cross (Jr., F)
John Schoof, American (Jr., G)
Cedric Hankerson, Boston University (Fr., G)
Tim Kempton, Lehigh (Fr., F/C)
Nick Lindner, Lafayette (Fr., G)
Tanner Omlid, Army (Fr., F)
Austin Price, Lehigh (Fr., G)
Anthony Thompson, Holy Cross (Fr., G)
*Six players due to tie in voting


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While the iPhone is all the rage, no smartphone says business like the BlackBerry. It's a powerful little device that lets you send and receive e-mails, browse the Web, view documents, keep track of tasks and contacts, and even take photos and videos. You can also make phone calls with it.
The first thing that just about every new BlackBerry user does is load the device with as many applications as they can. Finding applications and choosing the ones that fit your needs can be a long, drawn out process. This Tech Tip looks at some useful BlackBerry software. Some of it will help you be more productive, and some will keep you better informed. Most of them are free.
Before you start installing
Before you put your first application on your shiny new BlackBerry, consider getting a microSD card. Most BlackBerries, especially newer ones, come with a decent amount of internal memory. But you can always use more – whether it's for the applications themselves or for your files and photographs.
Keeping organized and synchronized
One of the great things about a BlackBerry is that it works well with a number of Web-based applications. Ask anyone who knows me, and they'll tell you that I do a lot of work in the cloud. But that's not to say that I completely trust Web-based applications. A number of high-profile outages have occurred and it's always good to have an offline copy of certain information.
Google Sync
If you use Google's applications, you can synchronize your calendar and contacts using the free Google Sync. It's not just for the BlackBerry; there are versions of the software for other mobile phones and smartphones, too.
One Web-based application that many rely on is Remember the Milk. It's an online task management tool, which not only stores details about what needs to be done and there's a reminder when something needs to be finished. You're probably wondering why I continue to use MilkSync. The biggest reason is that I can synchronize the task that I enter in Remember the Milk with those on my BlackBerry – you can set it up to do a two-way sync. It's fast and efficient and it beats trying to maintain two sets of information.
Information. None of us can get enough of it, and it seems to be something that many BlackBerry users are addicted to. That's where a good news reader comes in. I've tried a number of them for the BlackBerry and the only one that I've found to be a keeper is Viigo. Viigo allows you to view content from literally thousands of sources. You can get news, weather, sports, entertainment, airline flight and travel information, stock quotes, blogs and podcasts, and a whole lot more.
Using the Web
Out of the box, every BlackBerry comes with a Web browser and (depending on your wireless provider) applications that connect you to such popular social networking sites as Facebook and MySpace. The browser isn't the greatest, although it is useful for installing applications over the air. While they have a lot of users, not everyone is interested in Facebook or MySpace.
Opera Mini
Say what you will about Twitter but it's become a popular way for people to connect and express themselves on the Web. All you need to do is type 140 characters or less – sort of like a text message.
A Pair of Others
What other software is useful? That's definitely a loaded question. But here are a couple good choices:
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Day two of NASCIO conference covers public safety communications, BYOD and project funding.
PHILADELPHIA -- How will the FirstNet nationwide public safety network impact state CIOs? That was key topic for day two of the NASCIO Annual Conference here on Tuesday. Here's a rundown of some of the issues addressed and why the government shutdown didn't prevent federal representatives from attending.
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL — The fact that former Utah CIO Steve Fletcher showed up in Philadelphia for his scheduled appearance on a FirstNet panel Tuesday is an indication of how important state CIOs will be in the rollout of a national public safety communications network. With the government shutdown derailing travel plans for federal employees, Fletcher — who now runs the NTIA's State and Local Implementation Grant Program — wasn't sure he'd make the trip. But after pitching the significance of the trip directly to his agency secretary, the travel was OK'd. "The secretary said to tell you how important you are as our partners," Fletcher told attendees.
And Fletcher wasn't the only one pointing out the link between FirstNet and state CIOs. FirstNet Board Member Jeff Johnson told attendees that state CIOs will play a pivotal role as gatekeepers for critical databases. "This will be a wireless pipe that you manage locally," he said. "You'll permission your data — we'll follow your rules for access."
COMPETITIVE PRESSURE — One critical question for FirstNet is how much will it cost? And the answer is, "We don't know," according to Johnson. He admits the board simply doesn't know yet how much users will pay to be part of the new network. But he does know FirstNet must be competitive with commercial voice and data networks currently used by first responders. "We must bring a price for membership that you find attractive," Johnson said. "It needs to be at or below what you currently pay for commercial voice and data — with benefits of a network built for public safety."
EVEN IF YOU'RE OUT, YOU'RE IN — Is your state considering opting out of FirstNet? That's actually not much of an option. States have three choices: opt in; stay silent and opt in by default; or opt out, leaving the state responsible to build, operate and maintain its own FirstNet-compliant network. "You are required by law to connect," Johnson said. States that opt out of the nationwide network will have 180 days to release an RFP and build a network that connects to FirstNet. Another issue to consider: Does your governor have the statutory authority to sign the FirstNet plan that will be sent to his or her office? With a quick timeline of 90 days to decide, it'll be important to know if your state legislature also needs to sign off on the plan.
WHO ARE YOUR USERS? — Since no one's built a nationwide public safety communications network before, it's unclear how many potential users of the service exist. It's a number that's never been counted, and one that will vary depending on how states define public safety users. Outside of traditional first responders like police and fire, states can decide if other roles — utility, public health and school safety representatives, for example — should have access to the nationwide network. To help with data collection and other preparation initiatives, the NTIA distributed $116 million in state and local planning grants earlier this year.
Other topics discussed during the day included how industry CIOs can strengthen their partnerships with government tech leaders and why state CIOs and budget directors need to collaborate.
DOLLARS AND SENSE — A NASCIO panel on building relationships between CIOs and budget officers offered an important tip for state IT leaders: Don't pick a fight with the person who controls the checkbook. Scott Pattison, executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers, warned CIOs not to go around the budget officer by appealing directly to lawmakers for project funds. You may get money for one project that way, he said, but you can expect long-term repercussions. "You might win the battle, but you'll lose the war," noted Pattison's fellow panelist, Michigan Budget Director John Nixon.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN DEVICE — BYOD doesn't necessarily mean that employees want to use their own device, but that they would like a choice of devices. "Not many people are clamoring to bring a pink Sony Vaio to work," said Larry Quinlan, CIO of Deloitte Consulting. Governments not wanting to fully embrace BYOD might consider creating a list of security-compliant smartphones, tablets and laptops for employees to choose from.
NASCIO AFTER DARK — CIOs looking to unwind after a long day of conference sessions have plenty of options. IT vendors traditionally compete to throw the best attended and/or most talked about parties. This year is no different. Here's our unofficial rundown of who's sponsoring after-hours events during the conference: Accenture, Amazon, NetApp, NIC, Lenovo, NTT Data, Symantec and Xerox.


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Niggas old as hell, trying to get they rapping on
I'm in the club, host it up, Guess Who's Back is on
If not that then the Just Blaze track is on
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Caught your girl, never gave back your girl
Watch the rap unfurl, after Beanie Mack confirm
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That's like me buying soul beats for my album
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Now I got heat, I hold beats for my album
February 18th, reach for my album
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Black strap, white handle, I got Jungle Fever
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I'm in the game getting change like a parking meter
And since Takeover
It feel like the whole hood try to get a Jimmy Jones makeover
I got the hood on my shoulder, city on my back
They like "Damn, I heard you charging 50 a track! I mean
You can at least give me a stack
You can't do all that hard work yourself and not give nothing back
You know how shit change when your name get to buzzing
This year alone I got two dozen new cousins
Niggas popping out the woodworks, talking about "you owe me"
Mama, I'm famous, niggas hate me that don't know me
Yo, I know you all suprised and shit when you see me on MTV
But keep your eyes glued to...I don't know what channel that is out here
In Chicago that's Channel 7, ABC
You might fuck around see me on Oprah Winfrey or something
Matter of fact, true story, true story
Last week...I got a little cold right now, true story, though
I'm on 40th and like 5th or something
I see an SUV and the window rolled down and shit!
And this black lady from Chicago, she like
"Yo, um, I just bought one of these in black,"
You know I just got the G5 or whatever
She like, "I just got one of these in black
How does it drive?"
I'm like, "it drive more like a truck than my last one."
I'm like, "yo, but I'm from Chicago, too. I wanna be on your show!"
She said "yo, well, oh, ok, well, who are you?"
And I told her, "I'm Kanye West, a rapper."


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Frank M. Robinson, a Chicago-born author of thrillers and science fiction who also helped slain San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk craft some of his most powerful speeches, has died. He was 87.
Robinson's June 30 death while under hospice care at his San Francisco home was confirmed by Daniel Nicoletta, a longtime friend who, like Robinson, was part of Milk's inner circle. Robinson had a history of heart problems, Nicoletta said.
As a fiction writer, Robinson told stories set in burning skyscrapers, sinister hospitals and Utopian spaceships drifting a thousand generations into the future. With Thomas Scortia, he wrote "The Glass Inferno," a 1974 novel about a catastrophic blaze. It, along with Richard Martin Stern's "The Tower," formed the basis of the 1974 blockbuster movie "The Towering Inferno."
A sci-fi fan since his teenage years, Robinson also made a living in nonfiction.
Without revealing his gay identity, he wrote Playboy magazine's Playboy Advisor column from 1969 to 1973.
"I didn't trust the outside world," he told the Portland Oregonian in 2008. "I was frightened. Frightened I'd lose my job and my friends."
At the same time, Robinson wrote and edited "Chicago Gay Pride," a 1971 publication that promoted the city's Pride Parade. He kept his byline out of it.
Moving to San Francisco in 1973, he did not intend to throw himself into politics. But strolling by Milk's camera shop in the Castro district, he befriended the man who was to become the first openly gay American elected to a prominent office.
Milk had won 15,000 votes in an earlier, unsuccessful bid for supervisor. Now he was running again and was looking for a speechwriter.
"I never for a moment thought he would win anything," Robinson later wrote. Still, he signed on.
Robinson worked on Milk's stirring "You've Got to Have Hope" speech — a call for gay pride that included Milk's recounting of an anguished call from a confused young boy in Altoona, Pa.
"Harvey polished the speech and used it often," Robinson wrote in his foreword to a collection of Milk's writings, "though the rest of us kidded him because some days the boy lived in Altoona, other times in San Antonio or Buffalo. The boy really got around, we thought."
Eventually, Robinson became such a trusted advisor that Milk, preoccupied with the possibility of his own assassination, left a "political will" designating him as his preferred successor.
"If there were any problems, he would be able to carry on the philosophy and idea of what I stood for," Milk said in a 1977 tape recording he left with his attorney.
On Nov. 27, 1978, Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone were shot to death by former supervisor Dan White.
Always uncomfortable in the limelight, Robinson never sought office and continued to write books.
Born in Chicago on Aug. 9, 1926, Frank Malcolm Robinson served in the Navy as a radar technician during World War II and the Korean War. Between his tours of duty, he graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin. He later received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
He wrote or co-wrote more than a dozen works, including coffee-table books that reflected his passion for garishly illustrated, campy pulp magazines.
His 1956 novel "The Power" was about a murderous superman with psychic powers. In 1968, it was turned into a film starring George Hamilton and Suzanne Pleshette.
His 1991 novel "The Dark Beyond the Stars" received a Lambda Literary Award for gay men's science fiction and fantasy.
Robinson's stories feature occasional bisexual or gay characters but are not built around gay themes, said Robin Wayne Bailey, a novelist and past president of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
"He used to say he was never in the closet but he was never out waving the flag every day either," Bailey said.
Persuaded by director Gus Van Sant, Robinson reluctantly played a cameo role as himself in the 2008 film "Milk." The scene involved one of Milk's pet crusades — cleaning up after dogs in public spaces — and Robinson's only word was one in common use to describe dog droppings.
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"I said I thought I could manage that," Robinson recalled, "and my career as a movie star was born."
Robinson leaves no immediate survivors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our FAQs to see answers to common questions about AQHA business, membership and more.
Membership | Registration | Showing | Training
AQHA Online Help
How do I create an account on the new website? All first time users must create a new account to use member services.
How do I link my membership to my new account? You may link a primary membership when you set up your account or you may add one or more memberships by managing your AQHA IDs. The membership you are conducting business with will need to be linked in order to perform your member services tasks.
How do I access member services if my membership is not current? You can purchase a new membership or renew an existing membership by linking your AQHA ID and completing the renewal process, however; the renewal process takes 1-2 business days to update in our records which means members services will not be accessible until the membership is renewed in office.
How do I file my stallion breeding report online? Once your account is created and your membership is linked according to the ownership of the stallion, you may file your report.
How do I register my foal online? Once your account is created and your membership is linked according to the ownership of the dam at the time of foaling, you may register your foal.
How do I conduct business for a membership I am listed as an agent for? In order to perform services for the account you are acting on behalf of, you will need to link the membership by number and PIN to your user account. You cannot link your own membership and proceed.
How do I pay for my request? Once you've created your account, you can add a credit/debit card in your AQHA Wallet to use for online submissions. There is no longer an option to have the request billed or invoiced; to submit work a payment must be made. You will check out using your shopping cart once your items have been added to the cart.
How do I find AQHA forms? All of AQHA's forms are found in one handy location at www.aqha.com/forms and are grouped by department.
How do I look up AQHA records? There are many different types of horse and exhibitor records to choose from. AQHA members receive $10 each month to spend on AQHA's online records research. Non members can contact our office to order a record.
How do I subscribe to AQHA magazines? AQHA offers The American Quarter Horse Journal, the Ranch Horse Journal, the Performance Horse Journal and America's Horse magazine. Find out about these three award-winning publications, which are available digitally for iOS and Android devices.
How do I access AQHA's rules and regulations? Access the AQHA Handbook of Rules & Regulations online or via our app for iOS and Android devices. You can also access AQHA's Annual Report.
Can AQHA help me find a horse trainer or a horse breeder? AQHA is happy to help connect members with reputable horse trainers and breeders. Use our online Find a Trainer and a Find a Breeder resources.
How can I stay updated about AQHA news? Visit our website often, and subscribe to our email newsletters for the latest AQHA and industry news.
What are the benefits of being an AQHA member? AQHA membership includes hundreds of dollars in discounts and savings from your favorite companies, like Ford, John Deere, SmartPak, Valvoline and OfficeMax. U.S. members receive America's Horse magazine 10 times a year, get discounts on AQHA business, are eligible to compete in AQHA shows, the AQHA Horseback Riding Program, other events and much more. Learn which AQHA membership is right for you.
I lost my AQHA membership card. How do I get a new one? AQHA can quickly issue you a new membership card, and we can even email or fax you a copy so you can use it at an upcoming horse show or event. Call AQHA Customer Service or use our Contact form to get the process started.
How do I update my contact information? Simply use AQHA's online contact form and choose "Update My Information" from the dropdown box. Enter your AQHA member ID and your new information and click "Submit." It's very important that AQHA have a working email address for each AQHA member, so make sure to include your email address.
How do I upgrade my AQHA membership from general to Amateur status? To compete in the AQHA amateur division, a general or lifetime membership must be upgraded to amateur status. This is an easy process. Contact AQHA to learn how to upgrade your membership.
Can I add my spouse/family member/business partner to my AQHA membership? AQHA cannot add or delete a name from an existing membership. If you require a joint/individual membership, AQHA will need to create a new membership. To transfer ownership of horses into the new membership, AQHA requires receipt of a completed and signed transfer report for each ownership change plus the original certificate of registration and appropriate fees.
How do I register my foal? If you're a stallion owner who filed a stallion breeding report, you should receive a pre-printed registration application. If you do not have this application, AQHA has a registration application for download. Or, you can register your foal online as the owner of the mare at time of foaling. Learn more about registering your foal and what information AQHA needs from you.
I want to email my foal photos for my foal's registration. What are the size limits? AQHA can accept photo attachments at email@example.com totaling 10MB or smaller. Please identify the foal by the foaling date and dam's name and number in the subject line of the email.
Can I fax my horse's registration application? Yes. If the customer is close to a deadline, a faxed copy will be accepted. These applications should be faxed to 806-349-6407.
Can you help me name my foal? Here are some great tips for naming your foal. If you'd like, AQHA will name your foal for you.
Can I change my horse's registered name? Only some horses are eligible for a name change. Learn about the requirements that must be met for a horse's registered name to be changed.
I'm buying an American Quarter Horse. How do I transfer him into my name? Before you purchase an American Quarter Horse, it's always a good idea to ensure that the seller has the original registration certificate as well as a transfer report. Contact AQHA customer service to make sure that the person you're purchasing the horse from is the owner on record or authorized to sign paperwork for the owner, or you can purchase an ownership record for the horse online. Watch a video tutorial on transferring your horse. Also check out the three most-common transfer questions AQHA receives.
I purchased a horse, and there are multiple skipped owners between myself and the owner on record. How can I get the ownership transferred into my name? If you're not buying a horse from the owner on record, check with your seller to ensure they have a transfer report putting the horse into their name before you complete your purchase. AQHA does not knowingly allow skipped transfers, but you can send multiple transfers in at the same time and we'll update the horse's record and put the horse in your name.
Can a horse be owned jointly or by a company, LLC, ranch, etc. and still be shown in the Amateur or youth divisions? If a horse is owned by a ranch, corporation, joint ID, etc. authorization does not have to be on file. But all partners, members, agents, owners of corporation, partnership, etc. must be immediately related as outlined in rule SHOW:220.1.
How do I make a minor change to my horse's registration certificate? AQHA makes many minor corrections to registration certificates free of charge through the 12th month following a horse's foaling date or six months from the date a registration certificate was issued, whichever is later. Free corrections include color, gender, markings, scars, brands or inner office errors. AQHA requires the original certificate and a few more pieces of information. Learn how to make registration certificate corrections.
Does my horse need DNA and parentage verification? If you own a stallion, it needs to be DNA typed for breeding purposes. The Genetic Panel Test is required as of January 1, 2015 for all breeding stallions. If you bred 25 or more mares in 2014, the Genetic Panel Test is also required. If your horse was the result of embryo transfer, it needs to be parentage verified. Also, mares born in or after 1989 must be DNA typed to register their offspring. There are several additional circumstances in which we require DNA or parentage verification is required. Learn more.
I need a certificate mailed to an alternate address for the process of a transfer, duplication or registration. What do I do? Include a signed statement for the request by the owner/authorized agent designating where to mail the Certificate of Registration.
Can I get a copy of my stallion breeding report? A photocopy of a stallion breeding report must be requested in writing by the record owner or lessee at time of breeding or the current owner or lessee. The charge is $5 per report. AQHA cannot bill members for this service. We must have the payment and the signed request before the report can be sent out.
I listed the wrong mare/breeding dates on my stallion breeding report. How do I correct this? The stallion owner, lessee or agent must submit a signed statement advising AQHA of the correction. This can be sent by mail or fax.
How do I record a Thoroughbred horse for breeding with AQHA? AQHA will require the following documents to establish a Thoroughbred for breeding purposes: photocopies of the Jockey Club Certificate (both front and back sides of the certificate), four current color photos of the front, back, and both sides. There is one-time enrollment fee of $50 per for a current AQHA member or $105 for a nonmember (this fee includes a 1-year membership). The horse must also be DNA tested; DNA from the Jockey Club may be accepted, for more information please contact AQHA.
How do I figure out my level before I head to my next show? Thanks to the AQHA leveling program, everyone has a place at AQHA shows, from beginners to the most highly accomplished competitors. The leveling program groups horses and riders with their peers of similar experience and achievements earned. Use AQHA's online level verification system to determine your level.
Can I lease an American Quarter Horse and show him? Yes. American Quarter Horses can be leased for the purposes of showing for $100. You may lease a horse to show for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years. Complete a showing lease form.
What's the best way to keep track of my exhibitor records? Use AQHA's Member Services area to access exhibitor records. You'll log into the site, then choose "Show records." Read a tutorial on accessing exhibitor records. AQHA members get $10 in records research free each month as a member benefit.
How do I find out about upcoming horse shows in my area? AQHA's online show calendar is a great resource for finding upcoming horse shows near you. Choose a month, then search by state, province or country. Read a tutorial on finding the right horse shows for you.
What are the equipment rules for AQHA shows? It's important to stay up to date on acceptable training equipment and practices at AQHA-approved shows by consulting the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations SHW:300-334 or visit www.aqha.com/equipment-rules. Also familiarize yourself with prohibited equipment added in 2012.
How do I qualify for world shows and Level 1 championship shows?
- Open AQHA World Show qualifying points
- Amateur AQHA World Show qualifying points
- AQHYA World Show qualifying points
- Versatility Ranch Horse/Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Show qualifying points
- Select World Show qualifying points
- Level 1 Championship shows
How do I become an AQHA Professional Horseman? If you're interested in becoming an AQHA Professional Horseman, simply submit an AQHA Professional Horseman application.
Can AQHA help me find a horse trainer or a horse breeder? AQHA is happy to help connect members with reputable horse trainers and breeders. Use our online Find a Trainer and Find a Breeder resources.
I'm not ready to show but I'd like some help with my horse. Who can I contact? Our friends at the Certified Horsemanship Association have highly skilled horse trainers who can help you reach your horse-riding goals.
Where can I look for horse-training advice? AQHA offers a horse-training email newsletter and horse-training blog posts. The American Quarter Horse Journal provides monthly tips and tricks from AQHA Professional Horsemen and Horsewomen in our Borrow a Trainer column. Quarter Horse Outfitters offers numerous horse-training DVDs and books.
Still have questions? Contact AQHA online, on Facebook or at 806-376-4811 during regular business hours.


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After not being able to find the Rattlesnake Song lyrics anywhere (Don't Sock the Tryer version), I decided I should probably do it myself. This is where you guys come in. I've got the majority of the lyrics down, but there's a few patches where I couldn't really get it. Those parts would be friend-0-1, wind rent is near, broms alone, plotting me every night, and the end line. Anyone willing to help me out on this?
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Where the wind whips hard in the desert sun
And the dust makes mud out of beer
I'm the one understood by my friend-0-1
And the jackrabbit wind rent is near
In a wind whipped house playing Brahms alone
Real music is all I can hear
Some of you claim math wrote your favorite ones
Turn that shit off it's hurting my ears
It's hurting my ears
The land out here's been plotting me every night
Then it displays its time of the year
I give thanks by dreaming of Indians
And I'm just glad to be here, right here
I've been dreaming of Indians


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