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$1 million gift gives Detroit's tigers something to roar about

The other Detroit tigers are getting a new home. A $1 million donation by the Bloomfield Hills-based Richard C. Devereaux Foundation will help fund a major renovation and expansion project for the tiger habitat at the Detroit Zoo. The expansion project will triple the size of the original space, from 10,326 square feet to 34,000 square feet, and offer multiple viewing areas, including an 85-foot-long acrylic window.

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Bowling, karaoke to join Great Lakes Crossing entertainment options

A new development slated for completion in 2017 will bring bowling, karaoke and billiards to shoppers at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets.

Round 1 Bowling and Amusements will join the Auburn Hills shopping center with a nearly 60,000 square-foot scheduled to open in fall 2017.

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Downtown wins state funding to pursue spot on national list

Downtown Oxford is finally going to get its shot at being listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the state is going to pay for it.

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Lake Norcentra Park successfully raises more than $100,000 for improvements

Improved fishing access. Bike parking and a bike repair station. Bench and hammock seating. All these features and many more are coming to Lake Norcentra Park in Rochester. The multiple improvements come as a result of a $51,201 crowdfunding campaign and a $50,000 grant.

The crowdfunding campaign was first announced this past September. It was part of the ongoing Public Spaces Community Places placemaking initiative, funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Because the Lake Norcentra Park project was able to raise at least $50,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, MEDC and MSHDA will follow on their promise of a $50,000 matching grant. The Lake Norcentra Project finished its five week-long crowdfunding campaign $1,201 over its desired target, bringing the total money raised for the park to $101,201.

"Everyone who knows Lake Norcentra Park and looks forward to what it is becoming is so thankful to the people who donated over $50,000 to this campaign," BT Irwin, project manager of the Lake Norcentra Park project, says in a statement. "Every dollar is going straight into building or repairing something in the park that everyone in the community will be able to enjoy next spring."

The park, which is located at the intersection of the Clinton River and the Clinton River Trail, has been the focus of a series of placemaking efforts first announced in February 2016. Local officials have been working to improve access and the usability of the park on the Rochester College campus. Lake Norcentra Park is open and accessible to the public.

Additional improvements include lighting, fountains, concessions, a picnic garden, green and wooded space, interpretive signage, and gathering places for outdoor learning programs and social activities. A public art project, the Rochester Community Mural, will also be installed, the winning artist having been selected in July 2016.

Got a development news story to share? Email MJ Galbraith here or send him a tweet @mikegalbraith.

Orion Township Public Library Adult Services renovation kickoff

A few years ago, the Orion Township Public Library asked the Orion community what they wanted to see in their Library, and many who responded said they wanted the Library to update their physical space. As a result, that became a priority in the Library’s current Strategic Plan. As readers may remember, a couple years ago the Library renovated the Lobby and Youth Services areas. The Library is now starting to renovate the Adult Services area this fall!
Contractors will be removing wallpaper and painting, replacing the carpeting, adding some electrical outlets, and replacing the furniture. In addition, there will be a new 6-foot opening into the library from the back storage area. The Library plans to remain open during the renovation, which will likely last for a few months. However, there will be times when access to areas of the space will be limited or unavailable to patrons. The Library asks that patrons please be patient as the project progresses, just as they were a couple years ago.
Library Director, Karen Knox, said, “We will do our best to provide access to library materials as much as possible during the renovation. We are excited about how things will be early next year when the project is complete. We look forward to providing you with space that we hope will better meet your needs.”
The Orion Township Public Library is located at 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 and is open 9:30a-9:00p Monday through Thursday and 9:30a-5:00p Friday and Saturday.  Additional library information can be found at orionlibrary.org or by calling 248.693.3000.

M1 Concourse officially opens the largest automotive enthusiast destination in North America

M1 Concourse celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by large crowds of customers, Detroit area automotive enthusiasts and local officials on Sunday, August 14, 2016. The 87-acre former General Motors property on the northwest corner of historic Woodward Avenue and South Boulevard in Pontiac, Michigan was targeted at the massive audience in Metro Detroit that is passionate about cars and motorsports.

At completion, the development will be the largest mixed-use automotive enthusiast destination in the world containing a 1.5-mile performance track, 250+ Private Garages, restaurants, and an auto-focused shopping village.

The first 130 Private Garages, representing Phase 1 and 2, were pre-sold over the past 18 months.  Our eighty Phase 1 “Founding Owners” began moving into their units in early August. The fifty Phase 2 units will be delivered by early 2017.  Phase 3 (43 units) will officially go on sale in September and is already 50% reserved.

“This was a challenging project to get out of the ground due to the site conditions, lack of traditional funding sources and overall skepticism about the scale of the project,” said Brad Oleshansky, the Founder and CEO of M1 Concourse. “My heartfelt thanks to the many people who believed in this project and provided the necessary support and encouragement.”

M1 Concourse has received significant interest from companies seeking to reach the audiences who will enjoy M1 Concourse, including the private garage owners, corporations that will rent the track and other facilities for testing, training and marketing events, and the general public. Previously announced partnerships include an alliance with Champion (owned by Federal Mogul) to name the 1.5 performance track the “Champion Motor Speedway,” and Hagerty being named the “Official Insurance Partner” of M1 Concourse.   Additionally, FCA announced that the Dodge Viper ACR would be the “Official Pace Car” of M1 Concourse and its Dodge brand would be a fleet vehicle partner with the provision of Vipers and Hellcats for use in a variety of driving activities on the property.

M1 Concourse received cooperation and support of the City of Pontiac and Oakland County. “The City of Pontiac is proud of Brad Oleshansky and his team’s hard work and dedication to develop this site,” said Deirdre Waterman, Mayor of Pontiac. “The news and accomplishments of M1 Concourse continue to generate positive momentum in Pontiac’s redevelopment.”

The grand opening ceremony, attended by over 5,000 people, included presentations from United States Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman, State of Michigan Representative Tim Greimel and Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner.  The collective theme of the presentations was one of transformation and the catalytic nature of the M1 Concourse development.  Surrounding properties have experience significant increase in value over the past 2 years as a result of the M1 Concourse development and the project is spurring other nearby investment.

Complete details on the project, including the private garage community, facility rental options and public events can be found at www.m1concourse.com, which was completely revamped to include a full event calendar, garage owner portal, the public “M1 Pit Crew” club and M1 branded merchandise store.

About M1 Concourse
M1 Concourse will be both a private club and public destination designed to leverage the passion of the largest concentration of car enthusiasts in the world. The community of Private Garages will accommodate more than 1,000 classic cars set along a 1.5-mile performance track. A large portion of the project is open to the public, where people can enjoy restaurants, a walkable village of auto-focused businesses and year-round programming, including car shows, concerts, product demonstrations and more. The idea for M1 Concourse grew directly and organically from the needs of the local auto enthusiast community. Complete details can be found at www.m1concourse.com.

Paradise Park adds banquet facility in Novi

Paradise Park in Novi continues to expand its offerings to the public.

Its newly-constructed banquet facility offers an additional 5,000 square feet of luxurious event space, with a patio, two fireplaces and a full-service bar, offering the perfect setting for events and socialization. Menu options range from gourmet to casual, with or without private bar service.

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Artist opens Atom Art gallery in Ferndale

Atom Art, the new gallery that just opened in Ferndale, has quite the origin tale. And for an art gallery in Ferndale, that's as it should be. Atom Kaiser -- his real name bestowed on him by a hippie mother, he says -- moved around a lot as a kid, spending time in places like Jamaica and Michigan. It wouldn't be the last time he returned to Michigan.

As a younger man, Kaiser was interested in neurology and planned to pursue studies in the field. But a head injury altered his path -- and perhaps the way his brain worked, he theorizes. Kaiser says that the injury made him think in a more visual way and, after struggling with the side effects of his prescribed medications, found himself drawn to painting.

After two degrees in the visual arts, Kaiser moved to Barcelona, establishing himself in the art world there before a stay in Mexico City was cut short by his dad falling ill, which drew Kaiser back to Michigan. That's when he decided to open Atom Art in Ferndale.

Kaiser wants Atom Art to be different than the higher-end art galleries around metro Detroit. He wants to be more inclusive, offering more group shows and opportunities for less-established artists. He says he plans to keep the space sparse, leaving room for classes and whatever else artists may need.

"I'm an artist that has an art gallery, not a gallery owner collecting pieces," says Kaiser. "There's a difference."

Following a soft opening on February 6, Atom Art officially opened its doors April 16. Kaiser says he's been flattered by the warm reception he's received, from the artist community to the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce.

Atom Art is located at 522 E. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale, sharing the building with Go Comedy! Improv. It's generally open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but hours change for special events.

Got a development news story to share? Email MJ Galbraith here or send him a tweet @mikegalbraith.

Farmington Chamber commissions promo videos

With new members joining and retention climbing, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce ended 2015 with momentum.

Now chamber staffers believe they’ve found a way to build on that momentum.

The chamber Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan formed by Executive Director Dan Irvin to film four promotional videos over the next few months that will highlight all the things the Farmington community has to offer.

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Motor City Harley-Davidson plans $8M dealership with restaurant, drive-in theater

Motor City Harley-Davidson will build an $8 million dealership that will also offer a brewpub-style restaurant, a gourmet market, and a drive-in outdoor theater. Construction is expected to begin in April in Farmington Hills.

"We are making a major investment back into the community that Motor City Harley-Davidson has called home for the past 17 years," says Tom Celani, owner of Motor City Harley-Davidson. "The new Motor City Harley-Davidson will become a gathering place for riders who love the Harley-Davidson lifestyle."

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A strategic planning expert turns around a 92-year-old institution in Birmingham

The Community House in downtown Birmingham, a nonprofit organization, has been improving lives through educational, social, and outreach programs since 1923. But when the organization found itself in need of financial support, having accumulated $2 million in negative operating losses over a decade, the outlook was bleak.

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Farmington Hills archery range targets residents, visitors looking for new things to do

Farmington Hills is upping the amenities in the city  -- there already is an ice rink and performance stage for the community -- by adding an archery range.

The Riley Archery Range is scheduled to open at Heritage Park June 13 and give visitors to Farmington Hills another reason to come to town.

The range will have eight shooting lanes with distances between 10 and 30 yards. The varying lanes accommodate a wide range of ages and abilities. There will be open shooting times, group reservations, and lessons offered, as well as lanes for rent for camps and birthday parties.

The Riley Archery Range was funded by the Riley Foundation, Panasonic, Safari Club International, ROWE Professional Services, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Bryan Farmer, deputy director for the city of Farmington Hills Department of Special Services, calls the community archery range "our next, big, interesting, unique venture" and says "it's like no other."

A grand opening celebration is set for July 13, a month after opening day.

Source: Bryan Farmer, deputy director, City of Farmington Hills Department of Special Services
Writer: Kim North Shine

Clawson has its name in lights once again

The last time the Clawson movie theater marquee lit up the downtown sidewalks, “West Side Story” won the Academy Award for best picture, K Mart opened its first store in neighboring Wayne County, and John Glenn became the first U.S. astronaut to circle the Earth three times in his Mercury Atlas rocket.

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Luxury movie theater, The Riviera, to open in Farmington Hills

In February, Metromode reported on the start of construction of a luxury movie theater in Farmington Hills. The Riviera Cinema is scheduled to open April 30 at 9 Mile Road west of Middlebelt Road, an updated and high-end version of the theater that once was there.

A Hollywood-style, red carpet cocktail party opening is scheduled for May 6 and will raise money for four charities: Jay's Juniors, National Council of Jewish Women, Oakland Early College, and Sweet Dreamzzz. Tickets are $100 and include a strolling supper, signature cocktail, a live band, popcorn, snacks, and movies. Click here for tickets.

The Riviera will have nine auditoriums with wall-to-wall screens, the latest in film projection and sound technology, and new style theater seating with high-backed rockers and VIP recliners.

One auditorium will be for rent as a private screening room and a party and corporate event space.

The lobby, which was designed by Birmingham-based Ron and Roman with elegance as the guiding principal, will have a cocktail lounge and restaurant-like menu in addition to concession food.

The Riviera Cinema was developed in a partnership between Bloomfield Hills-based Cloud Nine Theater Partners and New York-headquartered DipsonTheatres. Cloud Nine operates 12 screens in metro Detroit, the others being at The Maple Theater. Dispon owns eight cinemas in New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Source: Ruth Daniels, spokesperson, Cloud Nine Theater Partners
Writer: Kim North Shine

Palace of Auburn Hills to install smart seating over next three years

As part of an ongoing effort to deploy technology upgrades, Palace Sports & Entertainment in 2016 will begin a three-year plan to replace all of the seats at the Palace of Auburn Hills with seating that will be able to communicate with fans’ mobile devices.

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Questioning the costs of war

January 8, 2014

Congratulations on your editorial, “The high cost of war,” which appeared in the Tuesday Observer-Reporter.

We are a contradictory people who love the false glories of war. We never question the cost of a war in monetary terms. We pay exorbitant prices to attend a sporting event, yet complain when our taxes are raised or teachers ask for a new contract. Now our grandchildren will have to pay for our folly.

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OCBC’s Legislative Scorecard Keeps Tabs on Job-Killer Legislation Made in Sacramento

OCBC has taken positions on major bills that effect business development throughout the state, and will be tracking and advocating these positions during the 2013 Legislative Session as part of the annual legislative scorecard. The 2013 Legislative Scorecard will be released at the end of the current session and will score the success of the major bills tracked, along with the voting record of each member of the Orange County Legislative Delegation.

Listed below are the key bills OCBC will track and score as part of the 2013 Legislative Scorecard:

AB 5 (Ammiano) Homelessness – OPPOSE
AB 53 (Perez) Labor Code, Relating To Economic Development – SUPPORT
AB 713 (Wagner) Corporations Code, Relating To Securities – SUPPORT
SB 751 (Yee) Transparency in Local Government – SUPPORT

AB 116 (Bocanegra) Subdivision Map Extensions – SUPPORT
SB 391 (DeSaulnier) Permanent Source of Affordable Housing – SUPPORT

SB 300 (Hancock) Education Code, relating to instructional materials – SUPPORT
SB 441 (Calderon) Education Employment: Certificated Employees – SUPPORT
SB 594 (Steinberg) California Career Pathways Investment – SUPPORT

AB 10 (Alejo) Minimum Wage: Annual Adjustment – OPPOSE
AB 113 (Blumenfield) Amendment to Budget Act of 2012 – SUPPORT
AB 667 (Hernández) Land Use: Development Project Review: Superstores – OPPOSE
AB 1272 (Medina) Government Code, Relating To Economic Development – SUPPORT

AB 203 (Stone) California Resources: Coastal Development Permits – OPPOSE
AB 227 (Gatto) Proposition 65: Enforcement: Chemical Listing – SUPPORT
AB 541 (Daly) Vehicle Code, Relating To Buses – SUPPORT
AB 823 (Eggman) California Farmland Protection Act – OPPOSE
AB 976 (Atkins) Coastal Resources – OPPOSE
AB 1257 (Bocanegra) Public Resources Code, Relating To Natural Gas – SUPPORT
SB 395 (Jackson) Hazardous Waste: Wells – OPPOSE
SB 658 (Correa) Water Code, Relating to Water – OPPOSE
SB 731 (Steinberg) CEQA Modernization – SUPPORT

AB 880 (Gomez) Medi-Cal Program Costs: Large Employer Responsibility – OPPOSE
AB 975 (Wieckowski and Bonta) Health Facilities Community Benefits – OPPOSE
SB 626 (Beall) Workers’ Compensation Cost Increase – OPPOSE
SB 747 (DeSaulnier) Public Health Impact Report – OPPOSE

AB 401 (Daly) Public Contract Code, Relating To Highways, and Making an Appropriation – SUPPORT

AB 59 (Bonta) School Districts: Parcel Taxes – OPPOSE
AB 188 (Ammiano) Property Taxation: Change in Ownership – OPPOSE
AB 486 (Mullin) Sales and Use Taxes: Exemption: Manufacturing Research and Development – SUPPORT
AB 561 (Ting) Revenue And Taxation Code, Relating To Taxation – OPPOSE
AB 769 (Skinner) Oil Severance Tax Law – OPPOSE
AB 1326 (Gorell) Sales and Use Taxes: Exemption: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Manufacturing: Income Taxes: Credits: Hiring – SUPPORT
SB 365 (Wolk) Income and corporation taxes: credits: information and operative time period – OPPOSE
SB 376 (Correa) Sales and Use Taxes: Personal and Corporate Income Tax: Manufacturers’ Credit and Exemption – SUPPORT
SB 434 (Hill) Personal income and corporation taxes: hiring credits: enterprise zones, LAMBRAs, manufacturing enhancement areas, and targeted tax areas – OPPOSE
SB 622 (Monning) Taxation: Sweetened Beverage Tax: Children’s Health Promotion Fund – OPPOSE
ACA 8 (Blumenfield) Local Government Financing: Voter Approval – OPPOSE
SCA 3 (Leno) Taxation Educational Entities: Parcel Tax – OPPOSE
CA 7 (Wolk) Financing: Public Libraries: Voter Approval – OPPOSE
SCA 9 (Corbett) Economic Development: Special Taxes: Voter Approval – OPPOSE
SCA 11 (Hancock) Special Taxes – OPPOSE

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Searching for Paul's Shipwreck on Malta

By Chuck Holton - CBN

The tiny island of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea has a rich history as one of the oldest Christian communities in the world.

It all started with a shipwreck, as told in the book of Acts, about 60 AD while the apostle Paul was enroute to Rome.

Boarding an Alexandrian grain freighter on the isle of Crete, a fierce Nor'easter blew the ship off course. It looked like all was lost.

"On the fourteenth night, they were still being driven across the Adriatic sea when the sailors sensed land approaching," said Douglas Gresham, producer of Chronicles of Narnia and a resident of Malta.

"They took soundings and found that the land was 120 feet deep. A short time later they took soundings again and found that it was 90 feet deep. Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, the sailors dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for daylight."

"When daylight came, they did not recognize the land. But they saw a bay with a sandy beach, where they decided to run the ship aground if they could," he continued. "Cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea."

With the storm still raging, the ship struck a sandbar, and began to break apart. With the vessel and her cargo a total loss, the nearly 300 men on board swam for their lives. Miraculously, everyone survived.

"Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta," Gresham explained of the sailors experience.

And so began a Christian influence in Malta that has continued down through the centuries. Today, it is the most religious nation in Europe -- 98 percent of its citizens are members of the Catholic Church.

Saint Paul is memorialized throughout the island, no where more than in Saint Paul's bay, where tourists come to visit the Shipwreck Cathedral, and see the spot where most believe Paul's ship ran aground nearly 2,000 years ago.

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UNESCO backs plan to build underwater museum in Alexandria, Egypt

From China View

The United Nations cultural agency announced today it will help Egypt build an innovative underwater museum in the Bay of Alexandria on the site of archaeological remains thousands of years old.

The idea for a museum, located by Cleopatra’s Palace and the mythical 3rd Century B.C. Alexandria Lighthouse, also known as Pharos, comes amid the growing recognition of the importance of underwater cultural heritage.

The first-of-its kind museum will be partly above water and partly submerged where visitors will be able to see archaeological artefacts on the seabed, according to a press release from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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Monday, February 14, 2011

Question of the Week: Who Do You Love?

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Did you know that there isn't a lot of information about who Saint Valentine really was or what he did to achieve sainthood in the Catholic Church?

Or that the celebration that happens every February 14th got its start after the publication of the 14th century poem Parliament of Foules by Geoffry Chaucer?

This seems like a dubious start to a holiday that is supposed to celebrate love and affection between intimate companions.

Although, to be honest, I wonder why a holiday that celebrates love focuses just on couples. I mean, doesn't it defeat the purpose of love to spend a day moping and unhappy because you don't have a Valentine? Even if you have a Valentine, what good is to be be disappointed or upset with them if they forgot to get a card/gift/flowers/dinner reservations? Which brings me to the loving message I'd like to share with all of you this St. Valentine's Day 2011...

One of the greatest commandments in the Christian religious tradition is "Love your neighbor as yourself." Which, in light of how we treat each other in the world today, makes me think that the problem isn't a lack of love for others, but a lack of love for ourselves. After all, we cannot love others very well if we have little love for ourselves.

I think this is an especially big hurdle for those of us who live lives touched by illness, sadness and despair, because sometimes we mistake these conditions for proof that we are less than we truly are. It doesn't help that there are others out there who jump to this conclusion too and don't hesitate to share this erroneous information with us.

I think Valentine's Day is the perfect time to start loving ourselves more and recognizing that our situations and illnesses aren't judgments about who we are. It's time to embrace the truth about ourselves and who we are so we can choose joy, always. It's time to love ourselves first so that we can truly, compassionately and empathetically love the other people in our lives.

So really, the answer to this week's question is a win-win: if you don't have a Valentine whose name you would use to answer this query this year, another wonderfully acceptable answer to my question is "I love myself."

My love to all of you too.

So... who do you love??? Leave your answer here or over on the Oh My Aches and Pains Facebook page and fill my day with a little comment love.

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I do love myself! Even 2 months ago I'm not sure I could say that. I was having a very hard time accepting my illness (well one of them) and I hated it, me, and everything around me.

But today is different. I've come to terms with Meniere's Disease. I will not stop trying to get better, but I will stop fighting so hard trying to get this out of me. It isn't going anywhere. I may get better, but it will always be a part of me.
I accept that. I don't love it, but I do love me.
And, I love my hubby, and my dog, and by cat, and my friends, and....well I just love every body!!

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Shawn Bartholomae observes Texas petroleum and the water issues

Shawn Bartholomae
The drought continues in Texas. As the concerned parties take stock of the situation, it becomes clear to Prodigy Oil and Gas CEO Shawn Bartholomae that the Texas petroleum business is doing and has done its part to help the state through its tough times.

Lawmakers in Texas had taken an unusual step in the passage of laws pertaining to a major issue. Usually when a state or body of lawmakers tackle an issue, they lay the money on the table and then start the processes to determine how the money will be divided among the various entities.

Shawn Bartholomae is aware of Proposition 13, passed in Texas, and reversed these steps. The laws, pertaining to water issues and how they might be best addressed and to what purposes the money will be spent was passed with no money in sight. A good sound body of laws that was far sighted enough to address the issues for decades was passed. Then came the money.
During the regular session, the Legislature passed several bills. These were designed to tap into surplus funds in what is called the Rainy Day Fund. Shawn Bartholomae is aware that this plan not only funded the water but generated a surplus of $900,000,000 to fund the State Water Plan, as well as other road, port and rail infrastructure projects desperately needed. The State of Texas is adding an average of 1000 persons a day to its population through imigration. The oil and gas industry forms the basis and support for the state’s rapidly growing economy.

The State Water Implementation Fund (SWIFT) that will contain $2.5 billion to fund projects in the State Water Plan;
Along with the funding of critical water projects, the industry is leading the way in innovation to preserve the water and to greately reduce the amounts of water needed for its own operations.


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Beyoncé debuts newborn twins Sir and Rumi

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Overnight, Beyoncé debuted the long awaited photo of her newborn twins on her official Instagram account.
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The photo was just what we have come to expect from the superstar.
It featured Queen Bey cradling her babies while swathed in fabric including a blue veil. She is posed just before a stand of flowers with the ocean in the background. The image is similar to ones she posted to broadcast her pregnancy in February.
" Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today," the caption read.
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Beyoncé's mother, Tina Lawson, confirmed via social media that the twins are a boy and a girl-- a fact that had been widely reported but not confirmed by the parents.

"So Happy my baby shared a photo of her babies with the world," Lawson wrote on her Instagram account. "Proud grandma hello Sir Carter and Rumi Carter. Boy and girl what a blessing."
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Fan questions ranged from why the singer wrote "Sir Carter" but "Rumi" without a last name to what inspired the name choices.
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Entertainment This evening reported Thursday that fans spotted her out to dinner with her hubby in Malibu, California. It was the first public sighting since she gave birth.
The Instagram post also served as the official affirmation of the babies names. In June, Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly filed trademark documents to secure rights to the names "Rumi Carter" and "Sir Carter."
The superstar singer and her mogul husband, who married in 2008, are also families to a five-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

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Best Protein Shakes for Weight Loss

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  • There are no best protein shakes, it depends on what suits you best.
  • The right ingredients can make your protein shake weight loss friendly.
  • Banana shake is the most common type of protein shake found.
  • The shakes do not trigger weight loss directly.

Shakes are a good way to keep your weight low, and protein shakes are even better. Know what protein shakes are best for you to keep a low weight.

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One of the biggest challenges before many eyeing weight loss is what to eat or drink to lose weight. For the people wanting to lose it, there will be as many ways. Incorporating protein shakes in diet is one effective way to multiply your efforts. They do not trigger weight loss directly, but provide nutritional support so that workouts become more effective.

There are no best protein shakes for weight loss. One recipe that seems working for you may not work for other. Moreover, all depends on how one uses it.

Ingredients of a Protein Shake

Fruit is an essential ingredient for protein shakes, although adding in protein powder is entirely optional. You should add protein powder when there are no other sources of protein in your shake. Protein becomes important as protein will help keep your body feeling full.

When you have weight loss on your mind, fruit is used in large part. The amount of fruit also determines the flavour and consistency. Adding fruit in big amount provides a huge boost of vitamins and antioxidants that your body needs for overall health.

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  • Banana Protein Shake: Blend two scoops of vanilla protein powder, a banana, five ounces of light soy milk and one tablespoon of almond mixture. Add a few drops of vanilla extract and four to six ice cubes.
  • Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake: Blend two scoops of vanilla protein powder, a glass of orange juice, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, one banana, a few strawberries and four to six ice cubes.
  • Wild Berry Protein Shake: Blend two scoops of vanilla protein powder, five raspberries, three strawberries, a few blueberries and a glass skimmed milk. The shake will provide you with loads of protein, but also plenty of vitamins.

  • Strawberry Protein Shake: Blend half-a-glass of water, 5-6 strawberries, a tablespoon of flax seed oil, half teaspoon of vanilla extract and a spoon of protein powder. It will power you with extra energy.
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Shake: Blend two scoops of chocolate protein powder, half a glass of skimmed milk, two tablespoons of yoghurt, one tablespoon of peanut butter and half spoon of caramel ice cream topping.

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If you are suffering from acute gastro-enteritis/diarrohea, jaundice, malaria or even dengue you are not to be blamed. Neither is your level of hygiene or cleanliness should be questioned. The entire blame for your ills goes to the weather.

The inconsistent weather sees a rise in OPD and casualty patients in June and July. In June alone there were 15 malaria and 12 dengue cases reported in a hospital in Pune and also were tested positive for the same. The primary reason for  increase in such cases is the damp cloudy weather alternating with warm spells on sunny days.

The constant change in weather has also triggered bronchial asthma cases and aggravation of joint pains in arthritis cases also finds its cause in the same. Diarhea and amoebic dysentery have increased foot falls in clinics too as food and water remain far from clean and contamination  generally drives  patients to  OPDs dehydrated with low blood pressures and in a hypovolumia state.

Cases of running noses, body ache and chest congestion add to the misery as the occasional showers coupled with damp cloudy weather make it difficult for  body to cope with changing environmental conditions. Skin rashes and allergies  also erupt as people get wet on their way to work and cannot tidy up neatly thus leaving polluted drain water on the skin surface allowing  fungi to grow and also leading to rashes.

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Graphics, User Interfaces The Engineering 7 weblog has an item about the improvements made in the ClearType font rendering technology which has been included in Windows since Windows XP. While I won't go too deeply into that post, I did figure it was a good opportunity to talk about font antialiasing in general; which type do you prefer?
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by siride on Wed 24th Jun 2009 06:30 UTC in reply to "Wrong assumption"
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Actually, fonts like Tahoma were designed for the screen. So what you say is not true.

Also, for printing and typography, just use programs that do their own special font-rendering. Don't make the rest of the system have sucky font-rendering just so those few people who need specialized font BS can get it. I have no problem with mathematically perfect font-rendering, just as long as it's kept to MS Word and Photoshop or whatever. I don't want that on my menus and web pages. I want something I can look at all day without wanting to gouge my eyes out. Unfortunately, I have to look at OS X all day and I still hate the fuzzy, inconsistent font-rendering (sometimes the exact same letter will be rendered differently in different places on the screen -- I consider this to be plain wrong behavior).

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BeOS & Derivatives Today there are many operating systems available. Every vendor or community round it tries to make it as good as possible. Having different goals, different legacy and different cultures, they succeed in it more or less. We (end users) end up with big selection of operating systems, but for us the operating systems are usually compromise of the features that we would like to have. So is there an operating system that would fit all the needs of the end user? Is is the BeOS clone Haiku?
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RE: Legacy architecture == bad?
by cerbie on Tue 22nd Dec 2009 00:19 UTC in reply to "Legacy architecture == bad?"
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It's not so much that they weren't smart, but that there is 40 years of baggage to bog it down, with confusing layered complexity. That makes certain kinds of features take more man-hours than they otherwise could, and as such, often requires large groups to get along, which they may not do.

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Legal We've all heard how the h.264 is rolled over on patents and royalties. Even with these facts, I kept supporting the best-performing "delivery" codec in the market, which is h.264. "Let the best win", I kept thinking. But it wasn't until very recently when I was made aware that the problem is way deeper. No, my friends. It's not just a matter of just "picking Theora" to export a video to Youtube and be clear of any litigation. MPEG-LA's trick runs way deeper! The [street-smart] people at MPEG-LA have made sure that from the moment we use a camera or camcorder to shoot an mpeg2 (e.g. HDV cams) or h.264 video (e.g. digicams, HD dSLRs, AVCHD cams), we owe them royalties, even if the final video distributed was not encoded using their codecs! Let me show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.

UPDATE: Engadget just wrote a reply to this article. The article says that you don't need an extra license to shoot commercial video with h.264 cameras, but I wonder why the license says otherwise, and Engadget's "quotes" of user/filmmaker indemnification by MPEG-LA are anonymous...

UPDATE 2: Engadget's editor replied to me. So according to him, the quotes are not anonymous, but organization-wide on purpose. If that's the case, I guess this concludes that. And I can take them on their word from now on.

UPDATE 3: And regarding royalties (as opposed to just licensing), one more reply by Engadget's editor.

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I might be wrong here but isn't OSnews LCC based in UK and the UK doesn't have software patents, right?

LLC is US. In the UK we have LTD (Private Limited Company) and PLC (Public Limited Company) that are commonly used.

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PDAs, Cellphones, Wireless LonghornBlogs thinks that it has found out what the Origami project really is about: and we've all seen it before. They have photo's of what might be the device: a mini-tablet PC running XP Tablet Edition. "I have an extremely reliable source that told me the device pictured above exists for real now, will cost $500, and will be available before the end of the year." Speculate at will, boys and girls!
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Microsoft -> Hardware company?
by Wondercool on Fri 3rd Mar 2006 04:43 UTC
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If this is true (and I can't see why not), it's very interesting who will build it or better what brand name it will get.

It could be the very first time MS produces hardware (beyond mice and keyboards) under it's own name.

A bit like Apple, I dare say??

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Yes a LOT like Apple I remember a device that had a form factor similar to this. The "newton" I think they called it. This one would go similarly well in the market I think.

Too big for a PDA and too Keyboard-less for a Laptop.

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I would tend to agree with you.

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Except two famous top-selling consoles, maybe?

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I think they make pretty good mice, although I prefer Logitech. Also, their joysticks were nice, but I don't think they make them anymore.

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PC-BSD After months and months of work, the PC-BSD team released v1.0 final. "PC-BSD software is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PC-BSD 1.0 for x86 based processors. This first 'non-beta' release of PC-BSD ushers in a new era of stability and simplicity for desktop operating systems based on UNIX. Powered by the latest FreeBSD 6.0 and integrated with KDE 3.5.2, PC-BSD provides a solid server base, while being user-friendly enough to run as a primary desktop system." Changelog, release notes, and download, of course.
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Well a few questions.
by Edward on Mon 1st May 2006 17:16 UTC
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Now that it has hit 1.0 final I have been wondering. I use OpenSuSE 10, it is fine unless I want to install something not through YaST. So like how is it in campared to OpenSuSE 10?

Does it allow root with the pasword chose by you? Kubutu (sp?) didn't.

Is it user-friendly without being dumbed down?

How good is the hardware detection, like if it works on OpenSuSE 10 it will work on PC-BSD right?

Oh & does it have a complete control panel?

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KDE Probably the most often misunderstood element of KDE4 is Plasma, the extensive widget engine that replaces the normal desktop and the Kicker panel from KDE 3.x. The entire KDE4 desktop is built up out of Plasmoids (yet another term for desk accessory), including the panel and the desktop itself - and it is the latter that has been causing quite some confusion. Where are my desktop icons? Update: Aaron Seigo has published a screencast showing how the FolderView Plasmoid behaves as a normal desktop, and how to make it so.
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RE[2]: Looks good!
by aseigo on Mon 16th Jun 2008 17:08 UTC in reply to "RE: Looks good! "
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you forgot Kartoffel. mmmmm.. potatoes.

and Plasma. whoops, that one doesn't work. ;)

"internationalization doesn't seem to be complete"

translation always lags behind development, since code needs to be written first before it can be translated =)

the translators can always use more hands and eyes, though. if you speak multiple languages, please help out! visit to find out how...

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Mozilla & Gecko clones I've seen superlative after superlative concerning the release of Firefox 3.0, and in all honesty, it is making my stomach ache. Yes, Firefox 3.0 is a great release. It has a slicker interface (the UI on Vista looks quite pretty) and the use of native widgets in Linux is a very, very welcome addition. On top of that, it actually delivers what I was craving for the most from my favourite Windows web browser: much improved performance. But does Firefox 3.0 change the web, or alter the way we use the intertubes?
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RE[4]: Comment by moleskine
by smitty on Sun 22nd Jun 2008 21:43 UTC in reply to "RE[3]: Comment by moleskine"
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I'm guessing Cairo hasn't been optimized for Sparc at all.

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Opera Software An interesting NYT Bits blog entry covers Opera's mobile browser. Buried in the middle of the article is this quote: "Opera's engineers have developed a version of Opera Mini that can run on an Apple iPhone, but Apple won't let the company release it because it competes with Apple's own Safari browser." It also talks about Opera on the Wii and browsers in cars. A good read. My Take: But back to the iPhone. As tempted as I am to just shrug it off, since Apple is free to run its App Store any way it pleases, as an enthusiastic iPhone user, I think Apple is shooting itself in the foot here, as it is with all the "competitive" apps being rejected. Apple does stand to lose some Google revenue by letting people use other browsers, but they have much more to gain by unleashing the creativity of the developer community and giving them the freedom to improve or replace core iPhone functionality. Hopefully competition from Android forces them to wake up.
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RE[4]: Ridiculous
by NiceGuyEddie on Thu 30th Oct 2008 00:08 UTC in reply to "RE[3]: Ridiculous"
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I'm surprised that your views are so one-sided (considering recent world events). So, Socialism never works, even though your government is nationalizing financial institutions left, right and centre (Freddie Mac, Mannie Mae, etc etc).

Yep, it's clear that market economies are better...until they f#&k things up and go running to the government for a hand-out.

Live by the sword...and then go and hide behind mom when things get too tough.

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RE[5]: Ridiculous
by Adamal on Thu 30th Oct 2008 02:17 in reply to "RE[4]: Ridiculous"
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If you dig deeper in the cause of the economic situation in the US, you'll find it was government regulation that caused it. One of the causes (there are many) is the quota that was placed on Freddie Mac and Mannie Mae to give out loans to people who normally wouldn't be given loans so lower income families could have a piece of the American Dream. Sounds good in theory but it didn't really work out. The the problem right now is people think it was deregulation that caused this issue and that false logic is going to make it worse.

Sorry for the side track...

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RE[6]: Ridiculous
by NiceGuyEddie on Thu 30th Oct 2008 04:08 in reply to "RE[5]: Ridiculous"
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I'm not sure I go along with the views of Russell Roberts et al; again I feel that his viewpoint is somewhat partisan.

Yep, sorry, this is diverting off-topic too much :-(

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RE[5]: Ridiculous
by ari-free on Thu 30th Oct 2008 04:36 in reply to "RE[4]: Ridiculous"
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freddie mac/fannie mae was privatized profits and socialized risks (backed up the the govt). It was like a garbage producing virus that grows and grows, without fear of failure, until it dominated the market.

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RE[5]: Ridiculous
by chopstix on Thu 30th Oct 2008 05:42 in reply to "RE[4]: Ridiculous"
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Well said NiceGuyEddie. The media has been feeding us so much crap that we miss the forest for the trees.

There is nothing free-market about FNMA (Fannie Mae) and coercion by justice dept. for banks to make sub-prime loans. The US Banking and mortgage institutions are not market economies because the central bank wields so much control over them and has sole control over the money supply. Fannie/Freddie are also competing with government sponsored advantages against private banks so they can take more risks than private banks can. The banks should be left to fail. Murray Rothbard and Henry Hazlitt have both written great historical pieces that helped me get my perspective straight.

But I digress... As for OperaMini, Apple is missing the boat on this but they should be free to do whatever they want because it's their product and no one else can say anything about that. If one doesn't like it, they are free to associate with any other they wish.

A liberal democratic republican (lower case)

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RE[5]: Ridiculous
by rajan r on Thu 30th Oct 2008 08:11 in reply to "RE[4]: Ridiculous"
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Because Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were the pinnacle of private banking?

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RE: Enough is enough....
by bousozoku on Tue 28th Apr 2009 14:04 UTC in reply to "Enough is enough...."
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For those who know me on here, I am an Apple fan. Now that I have that out... ARE YOU SERIOUS???

I really think this is getting lame. So a product is out in the market and others have found ways to use it differently.... if they change software or settings on that product then they void support... but it's their call.

Do you ever see car manufacturers stopping all the sites and people who mod their interiors, sound system, engine, etc? Or publishers going after people who cut out the insides of books and use it to secretly hide things?

Wouldn't they rather let people do this on the small chance they'd buy another iPod to tinker on then be like this and potentially lose customers/sales?

Though car manufacturers create special tools to deal and put parts in odd, difficult areas to support their own mechanics.

I'd say it's just an American/U.S. thing but my VW Golf has the headlight release in such a position that it can't be done by hand.

I'm really upset with Apple over the way they use the iPod line. I don't mind that they want to make money because most everyone does. It's the idea that they don't provide software for *BSD and Linux or even an SDK so people can interface to an iPod, so then they further try to restrict access to what is known.

They make Microsoft-like moves and yet, the fanatics don't see it that way. I still want my Apple products but eventually, someone else will finish a system that works for me and Apple will push me away once too often.

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Geek stuff, sci-fi... I guess the tragic death of Michael Jackson put the internet on hold or something, as the amount of news we can find has come to a grinding halt. I did find something interesting, though: HP has made several of its classic calculator models available as iPhone applications or as Windows applications. I'm personally not particularly versed in the world of mathematics (other than statistics), but I do know the love many geeks have for their calculators.
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RE: Touchscreen
by lopisaur on Sat 27th Jun 2009 23:07 UTC in reply to "Touchscreen"
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Same here, been using the same 48 for 12 years now. Still looks and works the same as the day I bought it. The 49 and 50 never even came close to the build quality of the 48.

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BeOS & Derivatives Since I encountered BeOS 5 Personal Edition, my experience with BeOS PE led me to purchase the BeOS 5 Professional Edition, which I used for some years. I am not ashamed to say that I love using this OS. After the demise of Be Corp., I still used BeOS as my "main OS" since it would do everything that I needed to do, except for gaming and academic works. I closely followed all the developments of the BeOS contenders after Be's fall... Until Zeta OS became the leading standard for a short time. I purchased every Zeta OS release that YellowTab produced. It is currently my favorite BeOS version today.
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RE: Dup?
by truckweb on Tue 20th Oct 2009 23:16 UTC in reply to "Dup?"
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October 15, by Kevin Miller, using the Aspire One Netbook as a test platform.

It's not a duplicate, just 2 experience using Haiku.

And from this experience, LOTS of stuff need to be done because not many software seem to install correctly. Too many missing files for my taste. That's Alpha quality, I understand, but it needs to get better.

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RE[2]: Dup?
by BlueofRainbow on Tue 20th Oct 2009 23:33 in reply to "RE: Dup?"
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Two articles about one full week with Haiku Alpha R1.

Other article was mostly about hardware challenges (e.g. droped wireless connection).

This article is about software challenges. It is a good one and the details on how to go around them for the cases discussed can be used as blue-prints to resolve any other ones once sufficient courage has been gathered to dive in and install it.

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One must consider...
by Luposian on Wed 21st Oct 2009 20:41 in reply to "RE[2]: Dup?"
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that hardware is of prime importance when it comes to Haiku's functionality/performance. For example, I have a Jetway Via chipset Socket A motherboard and a Asus nForce 2 chipset socket A motherboard.

For several years (at least since 2004, if not before), I have used the Jetway board. I ran BeOS R5 PE and the "WIND" distro version of it, later on. But within a last year or so, I noticed that my USB mouse would eat up to 50% of my CPU whenever I would move it, in Haiku. This was with it hooked directly to the computer, not through a hub. And my GLTeapot framerate seemed a bit lacking! I waited a couple THOUSAND revisions, for the USB issue to be fixed and it never was. I ran Ubuntu and noticed the same issue! This proved to me it was not just an issue with Haiku, alone.

At first I thought it was the USB driver... but other systems I ran Haiku on didn't have the same problem, so I realized it must be the chipset.

I was able to finally test this theory, absolutely, when I got a bad caps Asus nForce 2 board. After replacing the caps, I put all the hardware from the one system into it. Mind you, NOTHING was now ANY different, EXCEPT the motherboard. Same RAM, same CPU, same video card, same hard drive. Everything.

Haiku no longer ate 50% CPU when moving the mouse (CPU usage barely blipped) and my framerates in GLTeapot went up about 5fps!

So, I think it behooves us to have the devs let us know what chipsets they are supporting more and which ones they don't care so much about. Haiku working on a system doesn't mean it will work ideally. You can have everything "working", but overall performance is bottle-necked by lack of proper hardware support. I think we need to start identifying the weak/strong hardware support at this time.

HaikuWare's hardware matrix would be a good place to start. I've posted my Jetway motherboard there, but now I believe it's time to edit the post (if possible), to reflect this new knowledge.

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I agree on everything
by biffuz on Fri 16th Apr 2010 10:24 UTC
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I work as a developer in corporate environments, and I couldn't agree more on what she says.

My job would be a lot easier, faster, more productive, if only the infrastructures on which I work were only half as good as she describes.

Something that happens often? We send screenshots of bugs to other teams, and they still says it's OUR fault.

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Linux The latest panic in desktop Linux lad was that Dell would no longer be selling Ubuntu pre-installed on laptops and netbooks. Alas, for those who love drama, it wasn't true. In fact, Dell is expanding its Ubuntu desktop Linux offerings.
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Desktop Linux is ready for adoption. The masses are not ready to adopt desktop Linux ;)
On servers and mobile phones Linux has already been adopted.

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As someone whose used/tried various versions for well over a decade, I love it as the basis for my Palm Pre but it's sadly disappointing as a desktop. It always seems just a little behind.

I think it will continue to be successful in niche/specific areas but will never grow on the desktop until several factors are overcome, including ease of upgrading individual apps.

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Desktop Linux is ready for adoption.

Well Satan666 people have been saying this for years and it still hasn't happened.

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Google Google had delayed the launch of the Nexus Q - but it's not as bad it may seem. Everybody who pre-ordered will still get their Nexus Q right now, with the same feature set as advertised - but instead, they will get it for free. Future consumers won't be able to order for now, as Google improves the device. Did anyone here actually order one of these? It seems rather useless.
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Comment by mieses
by mieses on Wed 1st Aug 2012 21:00 UTC
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I love the hardware and physical design concept but was waiting for either google or 3rd parties to open it up (DLNA, FLAC) before buying.

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RE[3]: Sinking upwards
by smashIt on Wed 13th Feb 2013 20:11 UTC in reply to "RE[2]: Sinking upwards"
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yes, but both numbers should be rounded up (16 and 12 cent)

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Celebrating Advent - Week Four

My hope for this short series of posts is to help/encourage/prove that celebrating Advent is doable even with little ones. One might argue it necessary to teach kids about seasons and times of preparation and times of celebration

Veni clavis Davidica!
Regna reclude coelica,
Fac iter Tutum superum,
Et claude vias Inferum.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
nascetur per te, Israel.

Okay now I'm totally back on track. Here's what's been going on:

Advent Week 1
Advent Week 2
Advent Week 3

Here's our weekly preparation schedule:

1. Daily - The Jesse Tree
2. Daily - O Come Emmanuel
3. Weekly - Act of Service/Charity - you get the point

1. The Jesse Tree - PEOPLE! DO A JESSE TREE. Even if you aren't Catholic and you want to do daily reading from the OT to get from Adam and Eve to Christ and you want to make it visually interesting for kids GET A JESSE TREE. Hands down best *new* Advent tradition we added this year.

This week's readings have included some pretty long passages which have been broken up over morning/lunch/dinner if necessary. Like ummm... THE ENITRE BOOK OF JONAH. Okay it was not that long but how about 4 chapters of Tobit? Anyhow, I peaked ahead we are getting into some of the prophecies of in Isaiah and short(er) little snippets.

2. Singing O Come Emmanuel - If I could just remember the second and third versus in Latin we'd be golden without the stinking sheet of paper with the words on it that I have not seen for at least 4 days... but #momfail. One day in future years hopefully the girls will put together the 'Key of David' and 'Rod of Jesse' and other part of the song dwith what we are reading about in the Jesse Tree. That's one of the reasons I love singing it (aside from the Latin is just really pretty) is the song has TONS of theology in it.

3. Act of Giving Back/Charity…

{while stopping for gas on the way to our destination}
R - We going back home?
Me - No we are going to the graveyard
R - Ohhhh mer-sea. That sounds alittle fun

The girls did well the during the Panikhida at both cemeteries...

Still brings a tear to my eye going here...

We even got a "Eeeeee-ternal memory" chime in from R when we sang 'Blessed repose and eternal memory'. It was cute. It lightened the mood.

This was a repeat activity from last year and I think it is an important one. It is definitely not as fun as filling shoeboxes by any means. E is still trying to wrap her finger around the concept of death since we went to a funeral last year. Then we've recently been talking about a friend whose baby is in heaven and how he is there but his mama and papa and sister are alive (on earth). Oh the mind of a child.

Any-who, on tap for this week is trying not to get overly excited about our tree

Seriously I have wanted one of these little babies forever and now we have a perfect reason to have one since come December 24 the bare bones, not overly festive Jesse Tree (and ornaments) will have to be replaced by a decked out Christmas tree (and corresponding ornaments). I'm sure these won't disappoint either. For now, our ridiculous tree is getting used to life outside the box in the corner of Lee's office. Now I just have to figure out how to run an extension cord from the kitchen table to a plug without getting tripped over a million times by three little girls!

Also, I'm up for ideas on a charitable act or service or something for this week. I'm thinking I might have the girls exchange names among them and get their presents but that is not really what I'm going for plus I might rig it so:

E has M
R has E
M has R

since have pretty good idea about 'suggestions' that will be put forth.

I don't know. I really don't want to drop the ball on the charity the last two weeks of Advent because we were slackers last year too. I'd love an activity that does not involve spending a bunch of money because we did that the first two weeks. Going to a soup kitchen or something like that would be ideal but bringing small kids is generally not an option unless one exists that is outside of the ordinary.

Baking cookies for firefighters and police officers? There was an episode of the Duggars when that did that so that might work...

IDEAS people... I need them please.

O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heav'nly home ;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

  1. My advent charity goal (I have yet to succeed!) is to donate clothes/books/toys and bake cookies for friends that are priests and seminarians. Would either of those work?!

    1. Well we gave St. Nicholas a bunch of toys already. Books usually only leave the house in the trash can because they have been chewed or torn up and clothes... I could do that. But I can only bear to go through the girls clothes once or twice a year because the closest of clothes is my (first world) stressor : )

      I probably need to meet some seminarians - one of the drawbacks of being 10 hours away from the cathedral is that we aren't around any... Ehem. We might bake next week. I cannot decide. I really want to and don't want to at the same time. We shall see!

    2. Oh yes I forgot you give St Nick donations! The seminarians/priests I bake for are just friends of ours, not necessarily ones in our diocese. You could maybe bake for elderly you may know? Or make a freezer meal for a new mom or soon to be new mom? Or someone else who may be havig a busy season? Like the pastor at your church (is that what you call him?) haha?

      I feel you about the books. The only ones that leave us NOT in the trash are just gifts that are so so so dumb. Haha

    3. Oh! Maybe ask the girls if there is anyone they want to bake for? Maybe having them decide will help them understand the idea of selfless gifting? Just a thought!

  2. We bake cookies for the neighbors, get something for a kid off the Walmart angel tree while we shop, and we don't do it but I just thought of writing a letter to a soldier or someone in a nursing home. Might just have to do that myself in the next week or so. :)

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In recent months I’ve found myself becoming a lot more aware of my body and health. In the run up to this, I was eating out 4+ times a week, drinking pretty much every night and in reality the only exercise I did was walking to and from the station from work.

I was a self-confessed desk potato (not a couch, because I rarely sat down at home due to commuting over 4 hours a day) and in all honesty I was super unhealthy. Not only was I physically unhealthy, it made me feel shit as a person.

We’ve all been there…

“I look too fat in this”

“I can’t even fit into this anymore”

“Oh my god…look how skinny my legs were three years ago on Facebook”

It’s easy to do – falling into a rut of eating badly, going out and thus wearing your body down to the point that all it craves is in-fact carbs and shit food.

I was guilty of it, but as I mentioned previously on here – something just had to give.

It’s honestly as if something really did just click, and suddenly I didn’t want to be unhealthy and feeling shit anymore. And so it begun. You can read all about my favourite classes in London here.

But what I want to introduce you to is a new kind of workout. It's not necessarily a class, or an intense spin class which we know I 'love'.

In the past week I’ve picked up a few training sessions from WeTrain, and for the next few weeks I’ll be doing these instead of my usual spin and Frame workouts. It’s not to say I don’t love them – but I’m all for mixing it up. I have the attention span of a fly, guilteeeeeeee.

So I mean what is this WeTrain lark you keep tweeting about? Well WeTrain provides personal training but within a small group (3-8 people) which means that you get the intense workout, but without the expensive fees that often come with it.

I once got quoted £550 a month for two personal training sessions a week…I mean is it me or is that literally the price of rent in some places?!

Hosted in a variety of locations across SW London, there is really something for everyone.

As someone who wants to build up my fitness, whilst also baking some delicious abs, I opted for a few variations of classes this week; Fit for Function by Elle Linton (Tuesday), Primal Workout by Dave Hunter(Thursday) and Yoga with Charlotte(Sunday).

The immediate thing I’ve noticed is that every trainer has their different styles; which is perfect for me. I need something different, I'm not built to run the same lap every day, or do the same exercises at the gym every day.

The Fit for Function was my first class; naturally I was nervous. It was based on Clapham Common with a 6.30pm start. It was a nice combination of heart-rate raisers, toning and strengthening moves which definitely got the heart-rate up whilst also ensuring we got the post-workout ache the following day(an ache I have come to love this feeling, oddly) and with Elle's can-do attitude you're never made to feel like you're not performing.

I then tried The Primal Workout by Dave Hunter…OH MY GOD. The man is brilliant – he has the patience of a saint. The workout wasn’t as I’d expected, at all, but when it was over I felt good, I mean like really good. Think animal walks, burpees and sprints…it’s intense but you won’t be leaving feeling like you’ve not had a thorough workout. I actually ached for three days after – in places I didn’t know I could ache. I will definitely be back, and I will definitely be trying harder this time.

I was truly awful - I spent the 45 minutes moaning and complaining I couldn't do it, whilst Dave continued to push me and reassure me that I could do it, I just needed to push myself.

Finally to relax I opted for some Yoga with Charlotte on the Sunday. Charlotte is amazing; something about her just exudes calmness and she made me feel completely at ease given I’ve not done yoga before. I really enjoyed it – and it’s a nice break from the high intensity exercise during the week.

I’ve been working out inbetween classes too whether I’m doing a quick HIIT session, or a swim,  because I’ve got to the point where I actually enjoy it…weird, I know. I've noticed that it quickly becomes a lifestyle rather than a diet, and rather being forced you want to do it. I can safely say that for the first time in over a year I'm starting to get that body confidence back, it's an incredible feeling.

I’ve enjoyed my first week; the people have been great, the idea is fantastic and the body is definitely getting put through its paces. I can't wait to get started with the second, and absolutely smash it.

If you want to train with WeTrain alongside some incredible people, then book your session here: WeTRAIN

  1. What an awesome week! thanks for the write up / feature! Look forward to sweating with you again over the next few weeks (and beyond hopefully!) x

  2. I can never get over how much personal training costs I was told for once a week for 1 and half months it would be £1000 and then I would have to pay gym membership of £400!! Crazy!!!

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Santa Maria del Sur | Battersea

Santa Maria del Sur: Anyone who knows me remotely well knows that I am self-confessed red meat fiend. I mean I've tried being a vegetarian, I've tried very hard...I lasted two days. For me - a good steak is the root of my happiness. Thankfully in London, you've got plenty of options to choose from when it comes to this - but more often than not it's the family-run restaurants which provide you with the perfect steak experience.

In this case, this humble Battersea abode; Santa Maria del Sur.

Santa Maria del Sur is located near Queenstown Road, and nestled away in a very community-led location. Battersea is known for having a combination of families, young professionals making it the perfect place for Santa Maria del Sur

The lunch was for a group of 10; 10 hungry foodies with one thing on their mind. Seated in our cosy surroundings, it genuinely has the homely, family run restaurant feel which, personally, I love. I've always said that as much as I love dining in modern, art-deco style restaurants my true love lies with restaurants which make me feel comfortable and as if I can fully immerse myself in the atmosphere.

The Argentinian cuisine is some of my favourite, for starters we were treated to Provoleta - which is grilled provolone cheese - which firstly I'd never heard of before, nor tried, and it's essentially a plate of melted cheese. Cheese is undoubtedly my biggest weakness, and to say my heart skipped a beat when I saw this delicious offering making it's way to the table is an understatement. Alongside the cheese we also had an Argentine tradition; empanadas. We opted for the chicken; they were slightly spicy, but delicious. I wasn't expecting them to be as tasty as they were, but I could happily have nibbled on those for the entirety of my stay.

As with most places specialising in red meat, red wine is compulsory and we're provided with a bottle of Malbec..specifically for Santa Maria del Sur. It's lovely; it's not too heavy, and it's the perfect companion for all on offer.

Now onto my favourite part; steak. With Santa Maria del Sur you're sure to find a cut perfect for you, or if you are like myself and Natalie and cannot choose just one then you've got three options for different grills. We took the recommendation of the manager on the Parrillada San Telmo; 600 grams of grilled prime steaks, Argentine-style sausage, black pudding and more provolone cheese, all served on a grill.

My favourite part? The rib-eye was the winner for me and I was completely blown away with the Argentine sausage. I normally don't enjoy anything like chorizo, however this was incredible and didn't resemble it. Slightly smokey, but with an abundance of flavours. The portion sizes are worth a mention too; it was huge. With a couple of sides, you're sure to be full for the rest of the day and needless to say we couldn't actually finish it. I mean I normally eat everything in sight, but I couldn't. Massive portions; you definitely will not leave hungry.

So for the finale - despite being painfully full - we were presented with every dessert item on the menu. Challenge accepted.

We all tucked in, the waistbands stretched to their absolute limits and in between feeling a little comatose I powered through. The banana based dessert alongside the crepe were standouts for me - however to be completely honest with you I could have happily eaten my share and the rest. Composure, Kassie.

Needless to say; it was fantastic. The staff at the restaurant couldn't have done more for us if they tried; they made the experience so much better. The owner impressed me also to no end; he sat with us all, and got to know us all. He genuinely cared about the restaurant and the people dining there - this kindness didn't just stretch to our table, but the surroundings too.

I personally cannot wait to head back and share it with my friends and family, it's the kind of place you can sit for a few hours and just enjoy the food, atmosphere and of course get progressively steamed.

Thank you to Alberto and Juan for hosting; you were truly the best hosts and absolute gems. Jose - your food is fantastic and I kind of want to marry you for it.

129 Queenstown Road, London

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