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DISA picks Vion for on demand storage buy
Enterprise storage buy second in award in push towards utility-based computer contracts
- By Bob Brewin
- Jan 31, 2007
By Bob Brewin
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded Vion Corp. a $700 million contract enterprise storage service contact designed by the agency to provide it with 'in demand' storage at 17 data centers in the United States and one in Germany.
This is the second major contract DISA has awarded in its shift to utility based computing services infrastructure. Last fall DISA awarded contracts with a total valued of $700 million to Vion, Apptis, Sun Microsystems, Vion and Hewlett-Packard to provide it with server capacity at its 18 data centers.
Doug Moore, executive vice president of Vion said the DISA Enterprise Storage Services contract is the largest contract that Vion, a small veteran owned business, has ever won. Industry sources said that EMC and Hewlett-Packard and also bid on the DISA storage contract. Spokesman for both companies did not return calls for comment by deadline.
DISA said in its statement of work for that it intends to use the enterprise storage contract to provide a reliable, responsive, and cost effective information storage infrastructure of 'on-demand' enterprise services.
DISA said it plans to use the contract to provide a 'dynamically scalable storage capability' readily adjusted for changes in processing and throughput requirements, both increases priced on an 'as used' utility basis.
Storage capacity provided by Vion must support a wide range of computing environments and operating systems including, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, Windows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, IBM z/OS, IBM z/VM and ESX Server.
The contract also requires Vion or provides a high level of availability 99.999 per cent ' that is readily scalable to adjust to increases and decreased in required storage capacity.
Moore said Vion has been providing computing service to DISA on a utility basis at five data centers under the company's almost four year old, $25 million assured computing contract and he considers the enterprise storage award a follow-on to that work.
In a related development, Iron Mountain said that the Defense Information DISA awarded it a contract provide offsite tape vaulting services for 19 DISA locations. The company did not disclose the value of the contract.


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Melatonin in menopause can be a valid ally to relieve some of the annoying symptoms of this particular condition of female life
During menopause, taking melatonin is a great way to combat the unpleasant symptoms that this particular stage in every woman's life can bring. This substance produced by the epiphysis, in fact, helps to regulate the sleep wake cycle. A harmonious circadian rhythm derives from a correct contribution of this secret.
Insomnia is precisely among the heaviest symptoms that menopause can cause: almost all women who go through this critical period complain that they have to overcome numerous white nights. On waking up they find themselves more tired than when they went to sleep.
This is a big problem: in fact, it is well known how lack of sleep is really harmful to health, both physical and mental. Thanks to melatonin intake, menopause can become less tiring to bear. The different hormonal concentration to which women are subject at this stage of their life inhibits the activity of the pineal gland: melatonin is no longer produced naturally. Fortunately, it is possible to take this substance in tablet form.
Among the numerous remedies that menopausal women can use, therefore, there is also this product. Obviously, one should not think that it is sufficient to rely on melatonin in menopause to solve the problem in a radical way. In fact, the help of this ally is not enough to go back to sleep nine straight hours of a deep and restful sleep. The results, however, can also be very significant: especially in cases where insomnia manifests itself as difficulty in falling asleep, taking melatonin can be an excellent solution.
More complex is the case in which the difficulty in sleeping is characterized by numerous nocturnal awakenings: the use of melatonin may not be conclusive. Obviously the use of melatonin in menopause must follow some precise rules, especially regarding the dosage. Furthermore, its prolonged use can have effects on blood pressure: those who are affected by imbalances in this sense should refrain from taking this drug. Even those suffering from diabetes should not resort to the use of melatonin, since this risks causing dangerous glycemic peaks that are difficult to manage.

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Milton Police Log: September 16- September 23, 2022
09/16/2022 09:01 ADAMS STREET Suspicious Activity
911 caller reports road range incident in the parking lot above. Officer reports dispute over parking spot.
09/16/2022 11:22 HILLSIDE STREET Assist Other Departments
State police request assistance with speaking to an elderly party who is looking for her son. Officers spoke with parties son who will meet them at the address above.
09/16/2022 11:58 ELIOT STREET Accident – P/D
Caller reports motor vehicle accident. MA REG W45277 and 1238EV7 were assisted with paper swap.
09/16/2022 13:09 CUSHING ROAD Suspicious Activity
Caller reports 9DZZ90 has been parked on the street several days. Officer reports car is parked legally. Officer spoke with caller who will contact PD in a few days if vehicle is still there.
09/16/2022 14:36 BRECK STREET Youth/Disturbance
Multiple callers report youths fighting in the area above. Officers report parties left prior to arrival.
09/16/2022 15:28 BLUE HILL AVENUE / HEMLOCK DRIVE Accident – P/D
911 caller reports motor vehicle accident. Fire and Fallon notified. No EMS required. Auto Service and Tire notified for one tow. Officer reports MA reg 2KSM26. MA 4HZT19. See report.
09/16/2022 15:44 VOSE HILL ROAD / BRUSH HILL ROAD Suspicious Activity
Caller reports SP vehicle in the area. See Report.
09/16/2022 20:03 RANDOLPH AVENUE / HALLEN AVENUE Accident – P/D
multiple 911 callers reports two car MVA at the intersection above. Fire and Fallon notified. Auto service notified for one tow. Officer reports MA REG 2481LL and MA REG 2RSB71. Fallon reports one patient refusal. Officer transported one party to Hyde Park. See Report.
09/16/2022 21:24 GRANITE AVENUE Items – Lost-Missing
Walk in party reports lost wallet. See report.
09/16/2022 22:13 OTIS STREET / ADAMS STREET Youth/Disturbance
Caller reports two youths in the area on a motorized bikes. Officer reports she checked the area with negative results
09/17/2022 00:47 BLUE HILL AVENUE Suspicious Activity
911 Caller reported a online scam. Officer reported it was a attempted scam over Instagram, no money was taken. Party advised to block the account, peace restored.
09/17/2022 01:53 BLUE HILL AVENUE / BROOK ROAD Accident – P/D
911 Caller reported a motor vehicle accident in the above area. Milton Fire and Fallon notified to handle. Officer reported MA Reg 9PS932, MA Reg 4EPL71 and NH Reg SHOEGME were the vehicles involved. Fallon reported no ems. Auto service and tire notified for a tow. See report for particulars.
09/17/2022 05:14 WEST STREET / BLUE HILLS PARKWAY Suspicious Activity
Caller reported a vehicle with the hazard lights flashing in the road-way. Officer reported he searched the area and surrounding area with negative results.
09/17/2022 08:47 BROOK ROAD Accident – H&R
911 Caller reports his vehicle was struck overnight. Officer reports MA reg 2RGC96. See report.
09/17/2022 11:18 BLUE HILL AVENUE / CAROLINE DRIVE Assist Other Departments
911 Caller reports MA reg 3KGP89 struck his vehicle, MA reg 2MMF99, and took off. Officer reports the incident occured in Canton. Caller notified to contact Canton PD.
09/17/2022 14:09 ANTWERP STREET Suspicious Activity
911 Caller reports a gray sedan has been parked in front of her house for the past three days. Officer reports MA reg 2ESH47 is parked legally.
09/17/2022 15:46 GOVERNORS ROAD Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports a road closure without a permit. Officer reports the road was shutdown with a permit From Governor’s Road to Edgehill Road.
09/17/2022 16:42 CLAPP STREET Suspicious Activity
Walk in reports past SP activity. See report.
09/17/2022 16:54 ATHERTON STREET Neighbor Disturbance
Anonymous caller reports a group of college students causing a noise disturbance. Officer reports the group was quiet and having a barbecue.
09/17/2022 20:45 CRESTVIEW ROAD Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports loud music in the above area. Officer reports a party at 7 Crestview Rd and the homeowners were advised to turn down the music.
09/17/2022 21:13 HARLAND STREET Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports a noise complaint of loud music. Officer reports it was a wedding at the above address and advised them to keep the music down. Officers stayed in area and monitored. Band was done and music was off by 2205 hours.
09/17/2022 22:00 THE LEDGEWAY Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports loud music. Officer reports music is shutoff.
09/17/2022 21:59 WARREN AVENUE Suspicious Activity
Caller reports three female teenagers came to her front door asking for water and took off towards Blue Hills Parkway. Officer searched the area with negative results.
09/17/2022 22:17 CROWN STREET Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports noise complaint. Officer searched area with negative results.
09/17/2022 23:15 BLUE HILL AVENUE Firearm Incidents
Multiple 911 Calls of a shooting. Fire and Fallon notified. State notified. Fallon transported one to Brigham Hospital and one to Children’s Hospital. Detectives notified. State Crime Scene and Ballistics notified. See report
09/18/2022 02:15 RANDOLPH AVENUE / HILLSIDE STREET Accident – H&R
Randolph PD Sergeant requests officer to assist with a hit and run. See report.
09/18/2022 07:36 SPAFFORD ROAD Suspicious Activity
911 Caller requests a suspicious activity report. See report.
09/18/2022 09:08 ELIOT STREET Larceny
Caller reports a stolen item. See report.
09/18/2022 11:42 ELIOT STREET Suspicious Activity
Caller reports damage to their car window. See report.
09/18/2022 19:56 BLUE HILL AVENUE / BROOK ROAD Accident – H&R
Multiple calls for a motor vehicle accident.Fire and Fallon notified. Officer reports Hit and Run to MA REG 9HRX10.Fallon transports two to Carney Hosptial. Auto Service tows one. Report to be filed next tour of duty.
09/18/2022 20:06 GLENDALE ROAD Neighbor Disturbance
Anonymous neighbor reports two parties arguing in the neighborhood. Officer reports mental health issue. One party left the residents for the night. See Report
09/18/2022 20:43 ELIOT STREET Suspicious Activity
Walk in reports property listed for rent without his permission. See Report.
09/19/2022 07:12 BLUE HILLS PARKWAY / ELIOT STREET Assist Other Departments
911 caller reports motor vehicle accident. MA REG 9SK198 and 2VMH84 were assisted in paper exchange.
09/19/2022 08:59 BRUSH HILL ROAD Items – Lost-Missing
Caller reports a hub cap was stolen off his vehicle sometime last night. Officer reports MA reg 9636JV. See report.
09/19/2022 11:45 VICTORIA STREET Animal Complaint
Detail officer reports a hawk flew into a window. ACO notified to handle.
09/19/2022 11:55 WOODLAND ROAD Suspicious Activity
Caller reports an unknown party was driving by her home taking pictures. See report.
09/19/2022 12:57 LAUREL ROAD Suspicious Activity
911 caller reports a suspcious white male party wearing a black jacket on her property. Officer reports party did not try to gain to the home. Area was searched with negative results of the party.
09/19/2022 14:08 CANTON AVENUE Accident – P/D
911 caller reports a motor vehicle accident. Fallons, Fire, and Auto Service notified. Ma reg 299TX3 and BUZBAY. See report.
09/19/2022 15:09 ADAMS STREET Animal Complaint
911 caller reports an injured squirrel. Animal Control notified and handled.
09/19/2022 23:47 ADAMS STREET Assist Other Departments
911 Caller requested EMS for an evaluation at Milton Trolley Station. Caller stated original incident occurred at Ashmont Station. Fallon and Transit PD notified to handle. Party transported to B.I. Milton Hospital.
09/20/2022 11:35 BROOK ROAD Accident – P/D
911 caller reported a motor vehicle accident. Fire and Fallon notified. Officer reports MA Reg 684KR8 and MA Com L81195. Fallon reports patient refusal. Auto Service notified. See report
09/20/2022 12:42 HUTCHINSON STREET Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports getting into a verbal argument. Officer reported civil matter. Both parties advised. See report
09/20/2022 14:35 BLUE HILL AVENUE Suspicious Activity
911 caller reports party possibly falling asleep behind the wheel of a black Honda. Caller reports they entered Canton. Canton Police notified to handle.
09/20/2022 16:04 LAFAYETTE STREET / TRURO LANE Suspicious Activity
Anonymous caller reports of a suspicious vehicle. Vehicle left prior to officer arrival,
09/20/2022 17:16 SURREY LANE Animal Complaint
Boston PD reported a loose dog in the above area. Milton Animal Control notified to handle.
09/20/2022 17:41 PLEASANT STREET / REEDSDALE ROAD Accident-PI-Pedestrian/ Cyclist
911 Caller reported a motor vehicle accident at the above address. Milton Fire and Fallon notified to handle. Officer reported MA Reg V20239 was the vehicle in question. Fallon transported one party to B.I. Boston Hospital. See report for particulars.
09/20/2022 17:58 CENTRAL AVENUE Suspicious Activity
911 Caller reported a confused female party outside his home. Fallon notified to handle. Officer reported party walked back to Boston. Peace restored
09/20/2022 18:39 ADAMS STREET Breaking & Entering
Caller reports a past B&E. See report
09/20/2022 20:55 ROUTE 93 SOUTH Assist Other Departments
State Police requests EMS for a motor vehicle accident. Fire and Fallon notified to handle.
09/20/2022 21:20 SPAFFORD ROAD Suspicious Activity
911 Caller reported a unknown party came to his front door hours ago. Officer reported caller is a 54. Officer spoke with caller’s parents. Peace restored
09/21/2022 00:08 BLUE HILLS PARKWAY / CURTIS ROAD Assist Other Departments
911 caller reports motor vehicle accident. State notified. State to handle.
09/21/2022 02:07 SPAFFORD ROAD Suspicious Activity
911 caller reports party around his residents. Officer searches the area with nothing showing. Officer spoke with the party whose a known 54 who was satisfied with the officers findings. Parents notified as well to check on his mental state. Mother satisfied and will monitor him.
09/21/2022 06:13 ELIOT STREET Suspicious Activity
Caller reports suspicous motor vehicle. MA REG 1RDJ75 was sent on its way. No issues.
09/21/2022 06:22 ADAMS STREET Accident – P/D
911 Caller reports motor vehicle accident. MA 6WN523 struck a deer. See Report.
09/21/2022 07:06 BLUE HILL AVENUE / NEPONSET VALLEY PKY Accident – P/I
911 callers report motor vehicle accident.Fire and Fallon notified. Auto Service notified for two. MA REG 1JJX42 and 1XKP72 were involved. Fallon transports one to BI Milton. Report to be filed on Officers next tour of duty.
09/21/2022 07:42 BROOK ROAD Suspicious Activity
Party walked into the station seeking advice regarding Fed Ex package. Officer spoke with party and reports no police service.
09/21/2022 09:11 RANDOLPH AVENUE Animal Complaint
911 caller reports a loose dog. ACO notified. Officer searched area with negative results.
09/21/2022 12:00 PARK STREET Larceny
Party walked into the station to report fraud. See report.
09/21/2022 16:01 SURREY LANE Accident – H&R
911 Caller reports a hit and run. Ma reg 2GPE55. See report.
09/21/2022 17:20 BLUE HILL AVENUE / GREEN STREET Accident – P/D
Multiple 911 Calls for motor vehicle accident. Fire, Fallons, and Auto Service notified. Ma reg 83HB44, 3YHH69, and 1WPM83. See report.
09/21/2022 18:47 APPLE LANE Animal Complaint
Caller reports neighbor’s dog is being aggressive. Officer spoke with homeowner.
09/21/2022 20:09 adams street Suspicious Activity
Caller reports two cars pulled into the parking lot of Hutchinson field with their lights turned on. Officer searched area with negative results.
09/21/2022 21:51 WASHINGTON STREET / BRACKETT STREET Neighbor Disturbance
Caller reports possible fireworks going off in the area. Officer reports the area was checked with negative results of any fireworks. Officer searched area with negative results.
09/22/2022 07:52 ADAMS STREET / WHARF STREET Suspicious Activity
Multiple 911 callers request evaluation for female party in the area above. Fallon notified for evaluation. Fallon transporting one to Carney Hospital.
09/22/2022 08:41 BROOK ROAD Vandalism – Mal.Misch
Caller reports past vandilism. See report
09/22/2022 09:31 AUGUSTA ROAD Suspicious Activity.
911 caller reports SP vehicle in his driveway. Prior to officers arrival caller reports its a family members car.
09/22/2022 09:46 GRANITE AVENUE / SQUANTUM STREET Suspicious Activity
Caller reports erratic driver in the area above MA REG 1ENA21. Officer checked the area reports vehicle was gone on arrival.
09/22/2022 13:01 ADAMS STREET Accident – P/D
911 caller reports two car MVA. Officer reports MA REG 1MLJ89 and MA REG 2WDX76. Officer assisted in a paper swap.
09/22/2022 14:53 BRUSH HILL ROAD / NEPONSET VALLEY PKY Accident – P/I
911 caller reports motor vehicle accident. Fire and Fallon notified .Officer reports MA Reg 2SVB77 Eversource and Verizon notified.
09/22/2022 14:59 RANDOLPH AVENUE Accident – H&R
911 caller reports H/R accident. Officers report MA REG 7LM494 left the scene headed towards Boston. Vehicle was later located in Milton. See Report Officer will write report on next tour of duty.
09/22/2022 16:41 THACHER STREET Larceny
Officer reports being flagged down by party whose vehicle was just stolen. Officers located vehicle down the street and placed the suspect in custody. Stolen MV was also recovered back at the scene where 2nd vehicle was stolen from. See report.
09/22/2022 17:33 REEDSDALE/CLIFTON Accident – P/D
911 Callers reports motor vehicle accident. Fire and Fallon notified. MA REG 1LB631 and 7PL168 were involved. Fallon reports no EMS. Auto Service notified for two vehicles.
09/22/2022 18:58 HIGHLAND STREET Mutual Aid (Requested)
Mutual Aid (Quincy PD) requested for Spanish speaking officer to assist with booking process. QPD sent officer.

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Magnet Prudction Process Flow Chart
Magnet Prudction Process – Suitable raw materials are melted under vacuum or inert gas in an induction melting furnace. The molten alloy is either poured into a mold, onto a chill plate, or processed in a strip caster – a device that forms a thin, continuous metal strip. These cured metal “chunks” are crushed and pulverized to form a fine powder ranging from 3 to 7 microns in diameter. This very fine powder is chemically reactive, capably of igniting spontaneously in air and therefore must be protected from exposure to oxygen. Magnet production process flow images.
There are several methods for compacting the powder and they all involve aligning the particles so that in the finished part all the magnetic regions are pointing in a prescribed direction. The first method is called axial or transverse pressing. This is where powder is placed into a cavity in a tool on the press and punches enter the tool to compress the powder. Just prior to compaction, an aligning field is applied. The compaction “freezes-in” this alignment. In axial (parallel) pressing, the aligning field is parallel to the direction of compaction. In transverse (perpendicular) pressing, the field is perpendicular to the compaction pressure. Because the small powder particles are elongated in the direction of magnetic alignment, transverse pressing yields better alignment, thus a higher energy product. Compacting powder in hydraulic or mechanical presses limits the shape to simple cross-sections that can be pushed out of the die cavity.
A second compaction method is called isostatic pressing wherein a flexible container is filled with powder, the container is sealed, an aligning field is applied, and the container is placed into the isostatic press. Using a fluid, either hydraulic fluid or water, pressure is applied to the outside of the sealed container, compacting it equally on all sides. The main advantages to making magnet blocks via isostatic pressing is that very large blocks can be made – frequently up to 100 x 100 x 250 mm and since pressure is applied equally on all sides, the powder remains in good alignment producing the highest possible energy product.
Pressed parts are packaged in “boats” for loading into a vacuum sintering furnace. The particular temperatures and presence of vacuum or inert gas is specific to the type and grade of magnet being produced. Both rare earth materials are heated to a sintering temperature and allowed to densify. SmCo has the additional requirement of a “solutionizing” treatment after sintering. After reaching room temperature, both materials are given a lower temperature tempering heat treatment. During sintering, the magnets shrink about 15-20% linearly. Completed magnets have a rough surface and only approximate dimensions. They also exhibit no external magnetic field.
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As of 1/18/2019, DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE kicked off year numero 4! I’m amazed by how far this webcomic has progressed and assure you all that Antix Press and I have a lot more in store for our hapless every(person), Luke Carlin. Episode 2 was served up piping hot as of Friday, January 25th and you can catch it now by visiting my publisher’s site here. In the event you haven’t already, be sure to catch up on year 3 which is still online in all its glory at the archive of apathy.
Upcoming Appearance: Latino Comics Expo
I’m also incredibly excited, and immensely honored, to announce I have been invited to exhibit at this year’s Latino Comics Expo in March! A short history: The organizers and I hit it off immediately several years ago while tabling at the Salinas Valley Comic Con and have kept in touch ever since. Spending my formative years in Salinas I have inexhaustible love and respect for Latino culture and art. My boundless gratitude to Theresa Rojas, Javier Hernandez, and Ricardo Padilla for the invite! More info to follow. Hope to see some of you there!
Well, I obviously neglected a few months worth of blogging towards the end of 2018. Going forward I will be using this blog solely for major announcements and appearances. I tend to post far more frequent updates on my Instagramaccount, so be sure to follow me there.
If you’re looking for updates regarding my work with a side of social and political commentary you can follow me on Twitter as well. Anyway, here’s a rundown of the insanity which transpired between August and December of last year. Buckle up, kiddos, it’s quite the missive coming your way…
Marin Comics Fest
For the Marin Comics Fest kickoff, I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon at the new location for the Cartoon Art Museum with my pals Ron Evans (founder of the festival) and Lex Fajardo. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, including my cousins from the North Bay!
Central Coast Pop Expo
October saw the 2nd annual Central Coast Pop Expo converge on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove. I exhibited alongside comics pals Ray Zepeda, Jr., Matt & Brittany Loisel, and the inimitable Ace Continuado. I was invited to participate as part of the planning committee for 2019’s show, so I’m looking forward to assisting in making 2019’s show bigger and better!
Effective Nerd Review of Decades of (in)Experience
Schumacher’s writing is poetic. Every line packs a punch.The dry wit paired with brutal introspection leave Luke with a personality of optimistic hopelessness. I know this is oxymoronic, but cognitive dissonance will do that to a person. The potency of these feelings is a testament to Schumacher’s writing style.
Speaking of DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE, year 3 wrapped on December 14th, 2018. Antix Press and I could not have come this far without the unwavering love and support of our readers so a resounding thank you to each and every one of you who takes the time to show up for the comic every Friday! Luke Carlin’s misadventures return next Friday, 01/18/2019.
Comic Con Review
On November 30th, COMICON published my first exposé for their website as a response to the Twitter tirade posted by Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon) early in 2018 in which he asserted that “there are very, very few outstanding talents out there who aren’t already working (in the comics industry).” Thanks to Hannah Means-Shannon for her guidance and allowing me to say my piece. Read the article here!
Last, but certainly not least, to cap off an incredibly busy and productive year I exhibited at the 3rd annual Salinas Valley Comic Con. I also has the distinct privilege of speaking on a panel about querying literary agents with new pal and fantasy/steampunk author Angelique S. Anderson. This show only continues to expand and I can hardly wait to see what the attendance may be in 2019! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the table and picked up some books.
Whew! We made it, folks. Thanks for hanging in there. I have so much in store for 2019 so I do hope you’ll continue to follow my creative exploits and help me spread the word about my work like an artistic venereal disease. Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and I’ll see you at a show (or at least an internet-capable device) near you soon!
Welcome to 2017, fellow denizens and reprobates of the internet!
Thanksgiving has come and gone. The holidays have passed along with impressive amounts of flatulence from the gastronomic onslaught of the season. Now as the streets and dumps are littered with the unnecessary carcasses of turkeys and pine trees we here in America brace ourselves for the fascist regime poised to take office in a mere twelve days. In an effort to avoid sending myself or any of you who may have stumbled upon this site into yet another bout of heavy drinking, allow me to focus on some of the creative goings on you may have missed since my last update.
Mr. Butterchips returned to the pages of Drunk Monkeys Magazine on November 11th, 2016 with a commentary on take-home pay. As you may be able to gather from the teaser panel below, our filthy-mouthed friend is none too pleased with the piddly amount earned from his back-breaking days of customer service. The strip can be read in its entirety here.
The “Get In Line” art exhibit ran for the month of December at the 4Word Gallery in Salinas and featured a dizzying array of work from cartoonists including Bridgett Spicer, Betsy Streeter, Ace Continuado, and myself. The opening reception was held on December 3rd, 2016 and after a few glasses of free wine (and shots from the hooch I smuggled in) I grudgingly agreed to pose for some photo ops with my work.
I was honored to be the featured cartoonist in the December issue of Drunk Monkeys published on 12/1/2016 devoted entirely to first-hand accounts from survivors of sexual abuse, in all its forms. All proceeds from the month, collected through either their Patreon donors or one-time donors, was donated to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network. This harrowing and beautiful collection of essays, short stories, poems, and art can be read here.
The Salinas Valley Comic Con converged on the campus of Hartnell college over the weekend of December 16th-18th, boasting 30+ vendors, cosplay, and a variety of panels with guests speakers ranging from Lalo Alcaraz (La Cucaracha), Andrew Farago (Cartoon Art Museum), and yours truly. If you weren’t able to attend the con, yet have a burning desire (or is that the chlamydia acting up?) to experience the Indie Cartoonists panel you can do so here. Video courtesy of Sean F. Roney.
I ended the year in morbid style with a parable featuring the character Drunk Death conceived as an occasional foil for DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE. If you missed it you can still read the flash fiction piece here.
DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE returned to Antix Press on Friday January 6th, 2017. The second year year chronicling the weekly shenanigans of real American dirtbag Luke Carlin kicked off with a bang and promises to hold plenty of the wildly irresponsible life choices you’ve come to know and love from the series. Read the inaugural episode here.
Be sure to catch up on the archives from the first year of DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE as they will be disappearing soon to make way for the new year. A print collection of year one will hopefully be in the works soon and my publisher Antix Press is also in the process of producing some merchandise. Stay tuned for announcements…
My mantra for this year: Bitch less. Rage more. If you’re lucky enough to live in one of the states which has legalized its use, a healthy and frequent dose of weed doesn’t hurt either.
Howdy kids and welcome back to another woefully delayed update on this site’s blog. To be fair I have been fucking crazed these past few weeks wrapping up some projects, beginning others, drinking due to the upcoming horror show of an election, etc. Anyway, before I disappear into veritable artist hibernation to complete the pitch on my new graphic novel for my agent I wanted to update my 3 loyal readers on current goings-on.
October kicked off with a god-damn explosion courtesy of the fantastic folks over at Drunk Monkeys. This month’s issue was dedicated to the current election cycle, spotlighting the absolute absurdity of this nation’s deteriorated political landscape which has allowed a fucking xenophobic, misogynistic buffoon to have a leg in the race. When asked to produce the cover for the collection of essays and poems I scratched out several concepts before settling on an image which I thought summed up the overall lunacy of the campaigns tactical approaches.
The full version, as well as excerpts from the issue, can be viewed on Amazon where you can also purchase the stellar magazine! Amongst impressive missives by my writing cohorts Kim Bailey Deal, Gabriel Richard, Charles Joseph, and Editor-in-Chief Matthew Guerruckey you will also find the latest misadventure of that sick little monkey MR. BUTTERCHIPS. Check out the preview below and find out how it concludes only at Drunk Monkeys!
As of Friday October 21st my weekly DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE wrapped it’s first year of publication with Antix Press! An entire year of wrong turns and sharp lefts provided by our fallible anti-hero Luke Carlin. Antix Press and I will be taking the remainder of the year off, but plan to return on January 6th 2017 full of piss and vinegar. Read the final episode here and stay tuned for news and possibly a special feature in the next few weeks.
It was also recently announced that I will be a guest at December’s Salinas Valley Comic Con alongside cartoonists Bridgett Spicer, Betsy Streeter, and the Cartoon Art Museum’s own Andrew Farago. I will be sitting on a panel or two and possibly teaching a workshop on graphic novels… or writing… or how to create whilst drunk. For more details and updates visit the official facebook page here.
Now my dearest degenerates I will be taking my leave and burying my head in a pile of Word docs and artwork drenched in my own blood and entrails. The coffee is hot, the whiskey is on deck for this evening, and I am off to the races on the graphic novel track. I will make a concerted effort to update again before the holidays send the rest of my year into a 90 degree free-fall, but if I don’t quite accomplish said goal I’ll see you all on the other side of 2016. You’ll recognize me as the belligerent drunk covered in ink.
Most importantly… Happy Halloween, y’all! Let your fright flag fly.

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Scrabble word: NESTOR
In which Scrabble dictionary does NESTOR exist?
Definitions of NESTOR in dictionaries:
- noun - (Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
- noun - a genus of Psittacidae
- A hero celebrated as an elderly and wise counselor to the Greeks at Troy.
- Often nestor.
- noun - a wise old man
There are 6 letters in NESTOR: E N O R S T
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We are a group of passionate cinephiles that organise bi-monthly - the sessions are open to all and specifically to industry professionals and aspiring filmmakers in the local Margate area.
Our events include industry speaker Q&A’s, workshops with local filmmakers, specially curated screenings of both local work and programming from the BFI, networking for local filmmakers and guidance from commissioner Thomas Wightman about funding opportunities from the BFI South East Hub.
A note from the FilmWave team about the event on Jan 14th :
“We are thrilled to be back with our second instalment of Film Wave Margate, taking place on a Monday evening in deepest, darkest mid-January.
Our next theme is 'SAD' (seasonal affective disorder). We aim to help rid you of your January blues, so we are curating a vibrant, sensory selection of films and speakers to help us investigate SAD and the resilience of the human condition.
We were so thrilled with the number of people that came to the inaugural Film Wave night and can't wait to build on the feel-good, uplifting vibes to help us all start 2019 feeling positively inspired. “
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The inaugural season of the Overwatch league is gearing up for a massive splash in the e-sports world, and we couldn’t be more excited! Set to be “the next big thing in E-Sports,” the Overwatch league will pit 12 teams from around the globe in high-stakes competitive Overwatch matches for a shot at a grand prize of $1 million and to become the first World Champions of the Overwatch League.
Set from January to June, fans can tune into the official live stream to cheer on their favorite teams as they fight for victory! Split into two divisions (Atlantic and Pacific), the teams who make the top four in their respective division will make their way to the Postseason where they will duke it out in the Finals! Teams from places like New York, Dallas, London, Shanghai, and Seoul will all have players ready to bring home the gold!
Blizzard is committed to making the Overwatch League not only fun and exciting for everyone watching along at home but also by pushing the League to become the next significant “E-Sports” phenomenon, thanks to the millions of Overwatch fans and players! Fans at home can get in on all the action by watching the official live stream of games, cheering their favorite teams on through social media and by decking their favorite hero out in their favorite team’s skin!
Overwatch League Viewing Details:
What: Overwatch League Week 1
When: January 10th – 13th 2018
Where: Blizzard Arena, Anaheim, CA
Watch Live: Overwatch League Website
Blizzard has remained committed to making the Overwatch League and will be streaming each match of the entire season live and for free on the Overwatch League website. No login information or payment required!
Overwatch League Teams:
The Overwatch League will be full of teams from all over the globe, with nine of the teams coming from the United States and the remaining three from the UK, China, and South Korea. Split into two divisions these twelve teams will duke it out until June for a spot in the finals and a chance to win the Grand Prize.
New York Excelsior
Los Angeles Gladiators
Los Angeles Valliant
San Francisco Shock
Judging by the preseason games that took place back in December 2017, we’ll have our eyes on the insane Seoul Dynasty team who did not take a loss the entire Preseason and our hometown team with the New York Excelsior who played phenomenal games despite losing one match (to Seoul Dynasty).
Overwatch League Week 1 Schedule:
Wednesday, January 10th:
San Francisco Shock vs Los Angeles Valiant – 7:00 PM
Shanghai Dragons vs Los Angeles Gladiators – 9:00 PM
Dallas Fuel vs Seoul Dynasty – 11:00 PM (EST)
Thursday, January 11th:
London Spitfire vs Florida Mayhem – 5:00 PM
Philadelphia Fusion vs Houston Outlaws – 7:00 PM
Boston Uprising vs New York Excelsior – 9:00 PM
Friday, January 12:
Los Angeles Valiant vs Dallas Fuel – 7:00 PM
Florida Mayhem vs Boston Uprising – 9:00 PM
San Francisco Shock vs Shanghai Dragons – 11:00 PM
Saturday, January 13:
London Spitfire vs Philadelphia Fusion – 2:00 PM
New York Excelsior vs Houston Outlaws – 4:00 PM
Seoul Dynasty vs Los Angeles Gladiators – 6:00 PM

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Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. There are several types of breast cancer, and they are classified by how the cells look under a microscope. Breast cancer is divided into two major groups: invasive breast cancer and noninvasive breast cancer. The type of cancer that you have is determined by the stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis. The stage of cancer is determined by whether or not the cancer has spread to other areas of the body.
The first step in diagnosing breast cancer is to perform a self-exam of your breasts. This is best done while standing up and wearing a loose-fitting shirt. Look for lumps, thickening, or any other abnormal growths. A doctor can also do a physical examination of your breasts, but it is important to remember that this examination is not as thorough as the self-exam.
A mammogram is an x-ray that can detect breast cancer if there is a lump, thickening, or any kind of mass in your breast. If you have a family history of breast cancer, your doctor may recommend this test. A mammogram can also be used to determine if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. It can also be used to screen for breast cancer in people who are at risk for developing the disease.
A biopsy is another way to determine if you have breast cancer. During a biopsy, a small piece of tissue from your breast is removed for testing. The tissue sample is then sent to a laboratory where it is examined under a microscope. A pathologist will make a determination about the type of cancer based on what he or she sees.
If the results of a biopsy indicate that you have breast cancer, your doctor will discuss with you various treatment options. Your doctor may suggest surgery to remove the tumor or lymph nodes near the tumor. He or she may also suggest radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy.
The treatment plan that your doctor recommends is based on your age, overall health, and the stage of cancer at the moment of diagnosis. There are also several natural treatments that you can try to treat breast cancer. These include herbs such as turmeric and green tea. You can also take vitamins and minerals to help fight cancer.


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The U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than two years in November, according to preliminary data released on Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The rate – which is perhaps the most watched economic indicator in the country – fell from 9 percent to 8.6 percent, its lowest level since March of 2009. Meanwhile the underemployment rate – a broader, more accurate measure of joblessness – fell from 16.2 to 15.6 percent.
On the surface that’s obviously a positive number, but the fundamentals of the American job market remain weak. In fact the jobless rate – which the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama pledged would remain below 8 percent thanks to the passage of its so-called “stimulus” – has remained above that mark since February of 2009.
That 33-month streak of elevated joblessness is the longest since the U.S. Department of Labor began tracking the unemployment rate in 1948.
And while the creation of 120,000 jobs was good news – it’s still below the level necessary to keep up with an expanding population Also, the big driver of November’s decline was the 315,000 people who dropped out of the labor force. Not only that, more than half of the monthly employment gains came from retail and temporary help agencies – indicating a seasonal bump that’s likely to fade in 2012.
In fact, last month the Federal Reserve downgraded its 2012 employment outlook – which originally called for unemployment to drop to the 7.8 to 8.2 percent range toward the end of the year. Now the Fed says the rate will stay around 8.5 to 8.7 percent.
The U.S. economy created just 1.1 million jobs in 2010 – or roughly 94,000 jobs per month. That’s nowhere near enough job growth to keep up with an expanding population – to say nothing of replacing the 8 million jobs that were lost during the recession. Analysts estimate that the economy must create roughly 130,000 jobs each month simply to keep pace with population growth – a figure that it has hit just once in the past seven months.
Here in South Carolina, the unemployment rate currently stands at 10.5 percent – down from 11.1 percent earlier this year. Unfortunately, the main driver of its most recent reduction was an increase in government jobs. The state’s underemployment rate stands at 18.4 percent.


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Famous for her appearances on the VH1 reality series Love & Hip-Hop and for her starring role in the spin-off reality show Chrissy & Mr. Jones, she is well known for her relationship with rapper Jim Jones. She made her Love & Hip Hop debut in 2011 and was introduced on the show as Jim Jones' fiancee. She had nearly 800,000 Instagram followers by 2015. A member of a family of Cuban and African-American descent, she was born in New York City. She and Tahiry Jose, girlfriend of rapper Joe Budden, were both featured on Love & Hip Hop. [+]

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Chipin Dog Breed Overview
One of the most searched dog breeds on the internet, Chipin belongs to the small size dog. Also known as Minchi, this breed was discovered first in the United States The average lifespan of this dog breed is 12-14 years and is associated with the Mixed Breed Dogs Group.
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|Dog Breed Overview:||The Chipin breed may have existed naturally over the years, but designer breeders started intentionally mixing Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers in the early 2000's, likely in North America.The Chihuahua parent breed originated in Mexico, and the Miniature Pinscher breed was developed in Germany. The purpose of putting these two breeds together is not fully known, but they make, happy, alert, intelligent watchdogs.Breeders continued to create Chipins as demand for the mixed breed pups climbed. Chipins are not recognized as an official breed at this time.Even though the Chipin got its start as a designer breed, some have ended up in shelters or in the care of rescue groups. Consider adoption if you decide this is the breed for you.Check your local shelters, look for Chipin rescues, and check with breed-specific Pinscher or Chihuahua rescues, as they sometimes take in mixed breed dogs to find homes for.|
Chipin Dog Breed Price
Chipins from regular breeders cost you from $500 to $800 per puppy.
Chipin Dog Breed Size
The Chipin varies in size: males are normally about 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) in height and around 5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg) in weight, while females are normally around 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) in height and 5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg) in weight.
Chipin Dog Breed Temperament
Chipins are described as a big dog in a tiny package. They are curious, alert, and agile, full of spirit and energy and fiercely protective of their humans. Chipins are easy to train and make excellent watchdogs. They can be territorial so prepare to have visitors announced.
Chipin Dog Breed Lifespan
The average lifespan for a Chipin is 10 to 14 years. That’s because these are medium-sized dogs with a good mix of genes in their blood.
Interesting Facts about Chipin Dog
- The Chipin is a mixed breed dog. They are not purebreds like their Chihuahua or Miniature Pinscher parents.
- The main colors of Chipins are black, chocolate, golden, and cream. They are usually two colors, but can be a mixture of many colors.
- Chipins have short, straight, easy-to-groom coats, though they are not suited to extreme weather. They may need a doggy jacket in the winter and pet sunscreen in the summer.
- Chipins prefer to be mostly around adults or older kids who know how to play gently. They can tolerate other pets, especially with early socialization, though they might rather be the only pet in the household.
- Some Chipins tend to gain weight when they are overfed. Stick to an appropriate meal schedule and make sure you can provide enough exercise to suit their high energy.
- Although Chipins are great apartment dogs, they require companionship and do not do well when they are left alone for long periods of time.
- Chipins can be yappy, though this makes them excellent watchdogs.
FAQ’s on Chipin Dog
Are Chipins Dangerous Dogs? Are Chipins naturally aggressive?
No, if these dogs are in the wrong hands, are not socialized properly, or are intentionally made to be this way by the owner, they can be dangerous. While it is highly illegal to raise these dogs to fight other dogs, or guard drug houses, or attack people, it is still being done. Fortunately, it is only done by a very small percentage while it is highly illegal in many places to raise Chipins to fight other dogs, or guard drug houses, or attack humans, it is still being done. Fortunately, it is only done by a very small percentage of dog owners. The majority of Chipins are not mean, dangerous, or vicious: When socialized with other dogs and people when they are puppies, they are an extremely lovable dog breed that can be trusted around other people and dogs of all ages.
Are Chipins smart?
Yes, Chipins are a highly intelligent dog breed.
Are Chipins trainable?
They are highly trainable, have the ability to learn complicated tasks, and perform excellently as search and rescue dogs.
Can a Chipin attack its owner?
No, Chipins are a highly loyal breed. If this ever occurs it is due to poorly raising and socializing the dog and would be a very rare instance.
Another reason can be if the owner is interacting with a sexually charged up dog or a dog who does not consider the handler as a superior. Many Chipin breeders invite Chipin males into their kennel for mating. These males are in a new place and handled by new dog handlers. Instances of attacks on humans are possible in such a scenario. If you have brought a male Chipin for breeding, be aware that you are not the master in the dog’s eyes.
Do Chipins kill people?
No, Even when raised improperly, Chipins will not kill a person. When they attack, it is due to them being raised and socialized improperly by the owner. The reason that they can hurt people more than most other dog breeds is the fact that they have strong jaws and have a bad reputation due to which victims are in shock.
Do Chipins have locking jaws?
No, they do not have locking jaws.
What should I feed my Chipin?
Chipin is a high quality, nutritionally complete puppy food. You may also wish to introduce them to fresh, lean raw meat — however, don’t feed your puppy any meat you would not feed to a fellow human being.
How long does a Chipin live?
A Chipin can live anywhere from 10 to 14 years.

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Are you concerned that you might have plantar fasciitis? If you’re in Rawlins, Wyoming, or the surrounding area, you can partner with Premier Bone & Joint Centers for treatment. We’re an award-winning practice with a team of board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors, and we’re pleased to offer plantar fasciitis treatment to members of this community.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue connecting the toes to the heel bone (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed, often due to repetitive stretching and tearing. When this happens, it can cause stabbing pain along the bottom of the foot, near the heel. This pain is typically at its worst when someone first starts walking after not moving their feet for an extended period—for example, when they get out of bed in the morning—or when someone stands in one spot for a long time.
What Does Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Usually Involve?
After diagnosing a patient with plantar fasciitis, the orthopedic specialists at Premier Bone & Joint Centers will prescribe a customized course of treatment. This might include:
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- Receiving corticosteroid injections
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- Attending physical therapy
- Wearing a splint or orthotics
- Using a cane or crutches
- Avoiding certain activities
Plantar fasciitis symptoms can usually be relieved using conservative treatment methods, but in more severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
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If you think you may need plantar fasciitis treatment, contact Premier Bone & Joint Centers today by calling (800) 446-5684 or filling out our online appointment request form. We’ll be happy to arrange a consultation with one of the plantar fasciitis doctors at our Rawlins, WY, satellite clinic, which is conveniently located at 1102 West Spruce. Let us know what time works best for you—we typically have same-day appointments available.


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Samsung today launched four new tablets that focuses on enabling users with better tools for productivity as well as enhancing user's experience with a high resolution display. We take a closer look at what these new devices have to offer.
With Samsung, impressive hardware is a given. And with giant smartphones very common these days, Samsung is keen to remind us that there are other Samsung-only technologies that make the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3 different from the other phablets. Let's find out what they are.
Samsung introduced yet another screen size to its ever-growing tablet portfolio - the Galaxy Note 8.0. Besides the 8-inch display size, does the Galaxy Note 8.0 has any other differences from the Galaxy Note family? Read on to find out more.
- OnePlus to "shake up the tech industry" on 1st June, expect to see OnePlus 2
- Google said to release two Nexus phones in October, no plans for new tablet
- FSP’s NB H series 2-in-1 adapters are both power bricks and USB 3.0 hubs
- Here’s a glimpse at Antec’s new flagship S10 Signature-series case
- The Oculus Rift has something brewing
- Oppo extends phone warranty to 24 months!
- Microsoft is bringing Cortana to Android and iOS
- Sony unveils the Xperia Z3+, the global variant of the Xperia Z4


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Sea Hero Quest: Testing the navigation skills of 4 million participants with a video game
Some people are very good at navigating, others find it a significant challenge. What determines whether someone will succeed or fail to navigate successfully ? This talk will briefly explore what might make someone a good navigator looking at demographics, cultural background and genes. Data from the mobile app and video game Sea Hero Quest will be presented revealing world-wide patterns in navigation ability of 3.9 million people, and the potential for tracking subtle cognitive markers for Alzheimer’s disease.
Antoine Coutrot holds a Ph.D. degree in Cognitive Science from Grenoble-Alpes University, France, 2014. He currently works as a tenured researcher (chargé de recherche) at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). His research interests include spatial cognition, visual attention, machine learning, and human behaviour modelling in general.

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Subtitle The Graphic History of America's Most Famous Battle and the Turning Point of The Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg is a landmark event in United States history. Widely recognized as the Civil War’s turning point, it accounted for the most casualties of any battle during the war and spelled the beginning of the end for the Confederacy.
In this powerful graphic history, Wayne Vansant describes the history leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, as well all of the major military events on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, including the famous fight for Little Round Top on the second day and the death march known as Pickett’s Charge on the third and final day. He paints portraits of each army’s leaders, such as Robert E. Lee, James Longstreet, George Meade, and the then little-known Joshua Chamberlain.
Vansant concludes a few months later at the dedication of the Soldier’s National Cemetery in November, 1863, when Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most iconic speeches of all time, the Gettysburg Address. Gettysburg delivers one of the hallmark events of American history in an exciting and innovative format.
"Wayne Vansant has authored a graphic account of the Battle of Gettysburg with rich illustrations and narrative that makes history come alive. This book will not only spark an interest in the terrible battle and sad aftermath, but will provide the reader with a good understanding of the men and armies memorialized at Gettysburg National Military Park today." - John Heiser, Historian, Gettysburg, PA

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Just engaged in Rome
A wonderful surprise wedding proposal on a hillside view overlooking the Roman Colosseum from above. Perfectly set-up for a beautiful surprise effect! With lots of joy and happiness which we brought along with us on the romantic e-photo session that followed. Heading out to Giardino degli Aranci to capture some nice photos by the water fountain found at the park’s entrance. And then over to the striking view of the Rome skyline. Especially by the central terrace view over Saint Peter’s dome in the far distance. Then on a walk to find scenic roman cobblestone alleyway to take our final engagement photos!

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I recently picked up a Tekken 5 Tenth Anniversary Hori stick at a garage sale for cheap. (9 dollars!)
I bought it for Guilty Gear on the ps2, but mostly for SF4 on the ps3. The controller works great on the PS2.
I bought an adapter from Fry’s, a generic ps2 to ps3 adapter. Unfortunately, every time i have it plugged in, it appears the controller is hitting the PS button every couple seconds.
From searching on here, i found the program Xpadder, to see what the controller is doing on the PC. It appears Button 17 is continuously flipping on and off. After mashing all the buttons, i can’t find a button 17.
Anyone know what mapping that button is? Is it the stick? Or is it something in the ps2-ps3 adapter that’s doing it? The Xpadder software says the T5 stick is a 19 button controller.
TIA for any help.


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Local researchers published a study in Pediatric Research estimating the most recent prenatal alcohol exposure prevalence data for the state of West Virginia (WV) and associated factors.
Researchers tested newborn residual dried blood spots and used data from the states PROJECT Watch program to find that the prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure for all births in WV was 8.10%. This is higher than previously shown for West Virginia.
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WV Releases Health Advisory on Perinatal HIVSeptember 22, 2023
World Doula Week – WSAZ Interview with WV RMOMS Project Director Shauna LivelyMarch 21, 2023
Substance Use and Domestic Violence ECHO Training SeriesMarch 15, 2023
Weave West Virginia – Innovative West Virginia Partnership Launches Project to Improve Outcomes for Individuals Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use DisorderMarch 13, 2023
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The bulk of the financing – $45 billion – will come from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank Group’s fund for the poorest countries.
The financing for Sub-Saharan Africa also will include an estimated $8 billion in private sector investments from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a private sector arm of the World Bank Group, and $4 billion in financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, its non-concessional public sector arm.
In December, development partners agreed to a record $75 billion for IDA, a dramatic increase based on an innovative move to blend donor contributions to IDA with World Bank Group internal resources, and with funds raised through capital markets.
Sixty percent of the IDA financing is expected to go to Sub-Saharan Africa, home to more than half of the countries eligible for IDA financing, World Bank said in a statement issued in Nairobi on Monday.
“This represents an unprecedented opportunity to change the development trajectory of the countries in the region,” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim was quoted saying in the statement.
According to the World Bank, the assistance will support countries’ development priorities, scaled-up investments will focus on tackling conflict, fragility, and violence, building resilience to crises including forced displacement, climate change, and pandemics and reducing gender inequality.
Efforts will also promote governance and institution building, as well as jobs and economic transformation, the Kim said.
“This financing will help African countries continue to grow, create opportunities for their citizens, and build resilience to shocks and crises,” he added.

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Has anyone else noticed the infuriating appearance of butterflies in graphic design and illustration in the past year or so? We seemed to be plagued by them, and far from wishing extinction upon any species, I’d be happy to never see another butterfly as part of a design again. Even last week’s issue (DW 7 July) contained two such examples. Prominent examples include Microsoft and Casio print ads. They are tucked in here and there, usually for no apparent reason, often fluttering out of some jumbled, ‘organic-esque’ mix of elements at the edge of the page. The illustration on the front of The Observer Review recently had meaningless butterflies floating within it. I’m collecting examples to show my students next year, warning of the dangers of simply copying visual fads. They’ll be told in no uncertain terms that if I see a single butterfly in their work, they’ll rapidly become an endangered species on their course.
Martin Schooley, Course Leader – BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration, University of Hertfordshire, Herts AL10 9AB

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The New York Times editorials are written by a board of journalists who adhere to an identical formula when penning columns about Israel. It consists of three tenets:
Pay lip service to Israel’s right to defend itself.
Follow with “but” and devote the bulk of the column to condemning Israel’s self-defensive actions, whatever they may be.
Ignore inconvenient facts, statistics, or anything else that may provide readers with a deeper understanding of or sympathy for Israel’s actions.
So it really was not in the least bit surprising when the day after Israel launched a defensive military operation against Hamas terrorists and weapons facilities, that the newspaper’s editorial used the same recipe to criticize Israel for what it called “one of the most ferocious assaults on Gaza since its invasion four years ago.”
Never mind that the leader targeted in an Israeli airstrike, Ahmed Jabari, was the commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, which is listed as a terrorist organization by the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Disregard that he was involved in multiple terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians, including a 1998 attack on a school bus that killed two children. Ignore the fact he commanded the operation in which Gilad Shalit was abducted and two other IDF soldiers killed. Forget that he ordered the launching of rockets into Israeli cities.
All the above facts went unmentioned. Instead, The New York Times described Jabari deceivingly as simply a “military commander.”
Never mind that since the end of Israel’s last military incursion and the beginning of its current operation in Gaza, the number of rockets launched into Israel had been steadily increasing to more than 650 fired during 2011 and more than 800 fired in 2012.
Those statistics were not cited. Instead, the newspaper deceptively insisted that Hamas “has mostly adhered to an informal cease-fire with Israel after the war there in the winter of 2008-09.”
The column threw together a sundry list of unrelated and mostly irrelevant reasons for why Israel’s operation was supposedly bad:
“It has provoked new waves of condemnation against Israel in Arab countries.”
“It threatens to divert attention from what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly described as Israel’s biggest security threat: Iran’s nuclear program.”
Israel’s last operation “was widely condemned internationally” and “did not solve the problem.”
“Mr. Netanyahu’s decision to order the operation is connected to elections in January.”
“There are other options available…Israel could have asked Egypt… to mediate a more permanent cease-fire.”
Israel could have “avoid[ed] high-profile assassinations while attacking rocket-launching squads, empty training sites and weapons manufacturing plants.”
These reasons cover up inconvenient truths that New York Times editorialists refuse to acknowledge – that Israel’s civilian population has been attacked increasingly from Gaza with the blessings, encouragement, urging and participation of Hamas, that Hamas has repeatedly made it clear that it does not believe in a permanent cease-fire, that attacking empty training sites has not deterred the Gazan terrorists before and conversely convinces them that they can continue to attack Israel with impunity.
The editorial’s confused logic obliquely acknowledged that after Israel’s last military operation in Gaza, Palestinians stopped firing rockets (albeit temporarily) and that Israel does have the right to self-defense, but at the same time insisted that Prime Minister Netanyahu should refrain from anything that might provoke Arab anger or criticism (which, of course, means any sort of operation whatsoever). It suggested that Israel should have limited itself to attacking rocket-launching squads and weapons manufacturing plants but refused to acknowledge that these squads and plants are deliberately located by Hamas in populous areas and that such actions by Israel are the very ones that provoke condemnation, including by the newspaper editorial itself.
With all its evasions about the situation and its unrealistic demands for restraint on Israel’s part, the editorial belied its statement that Israel has the right to defend itself. Indeed, it makes clear just one thing– that no matter what the reality is, in the eyes of The New York Times editorial board, Israel will always be at fault.


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Is it time for Kevin Hart's comic relief?
The funnyman said he might be quitting stand-up comedy for good, according to Variety.
"I don't know if I'm ever going to go out and do it again," the "Ride Along 2" star told reporters Wednesday at Las Vegas' CinemaCon.
Although the 36-year-old quipped that his "What Now" stint might be his "last f--king tour," fans can look forward to seeing it on the big screen later in the year.
Variety reports the upcoming movie centers around the "Get Hard" actor in the middle of his world tour, and ends with a sold-out show in Hart's hometown of Philadelphia.
"What Now" earned more than $100 million in ticket sales, and his Philly gig made him the first comic to sell out an NFL stadium.
His last tour stop was April 1 in South Africa.


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MW Softball: Solid season ends for Lady Jays
WAITE PARK -- The Minnesota West softball team's season came to an end Friday after the Lady Jays fell to the Ridgewater Warriors 9-1 in five innings at the NJCAA Region 13A Tournament.
"I'm really proud of the girls," Minnesota West coach Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka said. "The fact that we were able to take third in the region and have a chance to make it to the championship game is awesome. This team exceeded my expectations, especially coming in with one pitcher for the whole season."
The Lady Jays jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after Jes Hermeling (1-for-3) scored in the first, but the Warriors quickly tied the game with a run of their own in the bottom of the inning.
After blanking Minnesota West in the top of the second, Ridgewater exploded for five runs to take a 6-1 lead heading into the third.
"That five-run second really took the wind out of our sails," Hayenga-Hostikka said. "But at least most of their runs were earned runs instead of unearned like we have been giving up lately."
The Warriors scored again in the third and added two more runs in the fifth to bring an early end to the game and the Lady Jays' season.
"We had a few walks and got people on base, but we just couldn't get that timely hit to drive anyone in," Hayenga-Hostikka said. "We left nine batters on the bases in the last four innings and that isn't good."
Christine Kazemba pitched all five innings, giving up seven earned runs while striking out four batters. Cheyenne Plates was 2-for-2 on the day with an RBI and a double to lead the Lady Jays at the plate.
Minnesota West ends the season 17-12 and will lose just four sophomores next season.
"We came into the season with just one pitcher and a completely freshman outfield," Hayenga-Hostikka said. "But our sophomores really stepped up and led the younger kids and that had a lot to do with our success this year."
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Ridgewater 151 02 -- 9 12 0


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Manchester City went into this summer looking for a strong, experienced defender capable of standing in for Vincent Kompany and mentoring John Stones, but having chased Virgil van Dijk and Leonardo Bonucci, they are now hoping to complete a move for Jonny Evans before the transfer window closes on August 31.
City's transfer plans have changed constantly throughout the summer, though Dani Alves' last-minute decision to snub Pep Guardiola and join Paris Saint-Germain has proven a major blow with wide-reaching consequences.
At the start of the summer City had intended, ideally, to sign nine players. The priorities were four new full-backs, Ederson, Bernardo Silva and Alexis Sanchez. A centre-back and Kylian Mbappe (or an alternative forward, such as Ousmane Dembele) were regarded as extras which could and would be affected by other incomings and outgoings.
As revealed by Goal in early June, Southampton's Van Dijk had been identified as the top target for centre-back, though the pursuit of Mbappe was one of the factors which would have a bearing on the money City could spend.
In an early setback to the Blues' plans, however, the Dutchman elected to join Liverpool. Though that move remains on ice, City sources have long stressed they will not go back in for the former Celtic man.
Talks were initiated with Bonucci's representatives in July, though it was made clear that he prioritised a move to AC Milan so he could be close to Turin and therefore be better able to take care of his son, who fell ill last year.
Bonucci remained in talks with City but was asking for around £180,000 per week, much more than he eventually accepted at San Siro. City believed that to be an attempt to best care for his son in the event he decided to relocate to England.
City were planning for the arrival of Dani Alves in Manchester as they learned Bonucci would, indeed, join Milan. The Brazil right-back emerged as an option for City in April and agreed a two-year contract in June, before he negotiated his exit from Juventus on the premise that he wanted to work with Guardiola and play in the Premier League.
Alves met with Guardiola in Barcelona, where they discussed City's transfer plans, one day before he initiated talks with PSG. City officials in Manchester were unmoved by the reports, insisting that Alves would be joining them on their flight to the United States a week down the line.
Indeed, City had already promised journalists a sit-down interview with Alves in Los Angeles, such was their confidence that he would honour his verbal agreement. The official City website had also prepared an array of content, in preparation for his announcement.
Those same City officials only discovered Alves' change of heart on the day his wife posted Instagram pictures of the two arriving in Paris.
The Brazilian's decision has had a big knock-on effect on City's transfer business this summer; it cost the club at least £15m extra in transfer fees, forced them into signing just three full-backs instead of four, and has led to interest in West Brom defender Evans.
Tottenham, under the impression that Alves would be City's first-choice right-back, sensed City's desperation at missing out on the Brazilian and put up their asking price for Kyle Walker, one of the Blues' absolute priority targets.
The two clubs had been negotiating for weeks but a deal was rushed through 48 hours after Alves' PSG moved was made official, with City caving in and agreeing to pay £50m, plus £4m in add-ons, for a player who they had hoped to sign for £45m at most.
Learning of the fee City paid for Walker, Monaco demanded the same for Benjamin Mendy, another fundamental target. City had hoped to sign the Frenchman for £40m at the end of last season, but in the end paid roughly £52m.
Mendy's signature was secured around a day after City signed Danilo from Real Madrid. As revealed by Goal, City had been one of several teams to enquire about the right-back earlier this year, only to be informed that the Brazilian wanted to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, Juventus persuaded Danilo to leave Madrid as they pursued a replacement for Alves, though having agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old, they eventually elected to sign Douglas Costa as their one remaining non-EU player instead, leaving Danilo keen for a new challenge but with nowhere to go.
City subsequently reignited their earlier interest and agreed a deal worth £26.9m with Madrid, seeing off a rival bid from Chelsea with the help of a phone call from Guardiola.
But it quickly emerged that the extra money spent on Walker, Mendy and Danilo - as a direct result of Alves' snub - had forced an end to City's interest in Ryan Bertrand, who would have been the Blues' fourth full-back, at a cost of at least £35m.
The failure to sign Bertrand also left City in need of a different homegrown player to boost their quota for UEFA competitions.
Meanwhile, Guardiola had confirmed during City's time in the US that Aleksandar Kolarov had asked to leave the club and join Roma. That was another spanner in the works for Guardiola, who had been counting on Kolarov for the new season and had in fact planned to sell Nicolas Otamendi for at least £20m to help fund a move for a big-money centre-back.
In City's original plans, Kolarov would have remained as fourth-choice centre-back, with the new recruit, the Van Dijk or Bonucci-type figure, competing with Kompany and Stones and helping to strengthen the backline.
Guardiola's annoyance at Kolarov's decision was made clear when he told the press he does not want to work with players who wanted to leave.
That decision also helped force City to look for a cheaper option at centre-back, and moves for Real Sociedad's Inigo Martinez and Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson had been explored. Though both are regarded as viable options, and could be targeted in future, Guardiola is desperate for a more senior option, in part to help Stones' development.
That helps to explain why 19-year-old Tosin Adarabioyo, who signed a new deal earlier this summer, has never been considered as an option for the current season. Meanwhile, Eliaquim Mangala, who has been training with the first-team recently, will be allowed to leave once a new defender, potentially Evans, is signed.
Everything that transpired in July - the extra money spent on full-backs, the inability to sign Bertrand or Bonucci, and Kolarov's shock decision to leave - has led to City moving for Evans.
The profile for a new centre-back at the start of the summer was a strong leader, with top-level experience, capable of playing the ball out from the back. Once it became clear that Bertrand was no longer obtainable, City also had to add 'homegrown' to their list of boxes to be ticked.
Guardiola, during his time as Barcelona boss, admired Evans as he was breaking into the Manchester United team in his early 20s.
The Northern Ireland international is far from City's first-choice target for the position, and is not expected to make as big an impact on the team as the club's original targets. Indeed, he has been lined up as Kolarov's replacement, and therefore would be fourth choice in the pecking order.
But for around £20m, Evans' arrival will allow City to continue their pursuit of Alexis and Mbappe.
City decided not to sign a central midfielder this summer and will instead dedicate plenty of next summer's budget to finding replacements for Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, who could both leave on free transfers.
And following their travails in the search for a new centre-back, they will spend the end of 2017 and start of 2018 identifying and pursuing a top-class defender. For now, Jonny Evans fits the bill.