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UPDATE: Harvin has returned to the game.
Despite having Adrian Peterson and Cedric Griffin, who actually made the start today, the Vikings handed the ball to Percy Harvin on a rush attempt early in the first quarter against the Redskins.
Perhaps, not surprisingly, Harvin – who’s been beat to hell lately with an illness, finger injury, ankle injury and rib injury – hurt himself again after rushing into a pile of Redskins, left the game and walked to the locker room.
Early indications are that Harvin might have suffered an arm injury.
After not utilizing Harvin much last week (he caught three passes for eight yards and rushed once for minus-one yard), the Vikings might have been using Harvin to try to jump-start the offense. But it’s hard to jump-start anything when one of your top receivers is in the locker room.
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Re: Loss of precision when using Simplify
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg37207] Re: Loss of precision when using Simplify
- From: Richard Fateman <fateman at cs.berkeley.edu>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:26:52 -0400 (EDT)
- Organization: University of California, Berkeley
- References: <email@example.com>
- Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com
There is nothing imprecise about a floating point number. Mathematica's
non-standard usage is to treat some numbers as intervals. This non-standard
usage comes from the attitude that "everything I need to know about
numerical computations I learned in Freshman physics lab".
Anyway, I'm just pointing this out so that you realize that you
are not talking about truth and beauty, but about decisions made
in the Mathematica design.
For example, 0.25 in IEEE floating point format is representing the
EXACT value 1/4. The rational number 1/3 does not have an exact
corresponding binary floating point number. That does not
prevent one from computing the closest number, which from that point on
that (other) number is EXACTLY represented. An analysis of your
arithmetic or simplification in which each floating point number aaaa*2^bb
is changed to that exact rational number may give you more satisfactory
answers that an interval-like computation in which all data is submerged
Bill Rowe wrote:
> On 10/4/02 at 5:01 AM, carlw at u.washington.edu (Carl K. Woll) wrote:
>>It seems to me that you are arguing that if you have an expression
>>consisting of one term which is very inprecise and another term which
>>is very precise or exact, then the total expression is only as precise
>>as the least precise portion of the expression.
>>This is total nonsense.
> Not exactly.
>>Consider adding the following terms:
>>1.234567890123456`16 + 0.00000000000000001`1
>>consisting of one term with precision 16 and another term with
>>precision 1. By your argument, Mathematica should return an answer
>>with only a single digit of precision. Of course, Mathematica does no
> I had not considered adding two terms with much different magnitude and much different precision.
> Consider a different example i.e.,
> 1.234567890123456`16 + 0.1`1
> Mathematica does not and should not return a result with 16 digits of precision
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Updated: 02/20/2013 8:33 AM KSTP.com By: Jay Kolls
Micro-breweries are booming right now in Minnesota. But there's a state law that keeps their production at 3,500 barrels a year.
If they go over that limit their penalty is they can't sell their growlers, they're popular beer containers, for a year.
The brewers say that hurts their bottom line.
Dan Schwarz of Lift Bridge Brewery said, "It is a great source of revenue for us and it really does help us grow and it helps us to buy more equipment and invest in more people."
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Now my DevSecNerdRage™ has calmed down I thought it might be guess at what went wrong with Citibank and how you, as a developer, can avoid making the same mistake. From reports in the New York Times it appears the attackers had a valid login and password for a Citibank credit card site and once in they changed the account number in the URL. This is a great example of Insecure Direct Object Access.
I can imagine the code / configuration doing one thing; (all code in this post is pseudo code)
Its not the first time this has happened on a high profile system – a few years back junior doctors had their information exposed by the system they were using to apply for placements, MTAS, in much the same way. Rather than just account numbers this exposed criminal convictions, phone numbers and even sexual orientation.
So how to we approach fixing this? First let’s secure the direct object reference. Right now at work I’m rewriting a system which controls SSL Certificate issuance within Microsoft. Each request has a request ID, and the URLs work as you would expect, http://example.com/create, http://example.com/view?id=1 and so on. Each database record has a CreatedBy field, and so when someone tries to view the record I do something like
CertificateRequest certificateRequest = repository.GetRequest(id)
if (certificateRequest == null)
if (certificateRequest.CreatedBy != User.Identity.Name)
// Set off big whooping sirens and flashing lights
That’s fine for my little system, but perhaps not for a bank, or an extranet exposing orders. Why not? Well I could write a crawler that starts with an id field of 1 and counts upwards. Even if I wasn’t authenticated I’d get an Unauthorized result if I hit a valid request. This would enable me to work out how many orders, or accounts are in a system. This sort of information leak in an order system might be interesting to a competitor – all they do is keep incrementing until they get a “not found” error and now they know how many orders your company has taken. With a credit card system you could use this to discover active account numbers if you have different results for unauthorized and not found errors.
So we need to change the direct object reference to an indirect object reference. An indirect object reference is a non-primary, non-sequential key, which resolves back to the object you want. The usual way to do this is to have a mapping column in your record, which you guarantee is unique and non-sequential. If you’re thinking of a GUID right now beware – guids issued quickly, one after the other have a high degree of predictability, you could go from d129b4ad-212f-4d7d-93a6-0d681efa4793 to d129b4ad-212f-4d7e-93a6-0d681efa4793 easily, especially if you’re fixing up an existing table and adding a new column for an indirect reference and let SQL generate them as a default value for existing rows. If that is the case, add the column, then have a little command line program or stored procedure which goes through your table line by line and pauses for a random amount of time, generates the GUID, and then inserts it.
However we can get better security than this. The perfect indirect object reference is unique on a per user basis. If, for example, I have three accounts with my bank, and I have a drop down to switch between them then I could do the following:
<option value="3">Credit Card</option>
Now we have unique, per user, identifiers. Our loading code would become something like
AccountDetails accountDetails = repository.GetAccountDetails(id, User.Identity.Name)
if (accountDetails == null)
We’ve taken away the direct object reference and made the account dependant on an indirect object reference which is user specific. The ownership check has become a core part of loading the account. If you’re worried about an attacker working out how many accounts a user has in this scenario remember that in order to get to the page they’re going to have to have valid credentials, so they can see the drop down anyway.
In addition to all of this if you’re passing these via query strings you could use tamper-proof linking, where you create an HMAC of the parameters you want to protect and append that as a parameter to the URL, validating it when the new page is loaded.
Insecure Direct Object Reference is covered in the SDL Threat Modelling tool and is easily discovered in code reviews. Yes both threat modelling and code reviews have a security tax associated with them, they do take additional time, but as you do them and get used to them you’ll find the tax becomes smaller and smaller. It will never go away, but then do you want to be caught up and embarrassed as badly as Citibank was this week? | <urn:uuid:502aaa5c-d8b0-4f55-a641-a6fc8db35aa9> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://idunno.org/default.aspx | 2013-06-18T23:19:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.932481 | 1,079 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
China has what I like to call a “high-quality problem.” Only in the People’s Republic does economic growth of 8.9% represent a slump.
These kinds of numbers would be pure fantasy to Americans or Europeans. American real GDP growth is clocking in at less than 2%, and the eurozone already might be in recession. Even among other emerging markets, China’s growth rates look spectacular. India’s economy is expected to grow by just 6.8% this year, and Brazil’s growth rate isn’t much higher than that of the U.S. Turkey, one of the Sizemore Investment Letter’s favorite investment destinations, is expected to see its economy chalk up a measly 2.9% growth, according to the IMF.
Still, to be fair, China’s growth of “only” 8.9% is the lowest in two-and-a-half years. And its rapidly deflating property bubble is worrisome.
It’s hard enough to get good data in an open, transparent market like the United States, but China is notoriously opaque. As such, we have to depend more than we’d like on anecdotal evidence, and the anecdotal evidence is not encouraging. In late 2011, it was reported that a real estate developer in the Chinese city of Wenzhou was offering a free BMW to anyone who bought an apartment. Though extreme, this was not an isolated case. Developers throughout the country are having to resort to the same kinds of tactics that American builders used in the early stages of the housing bust: giving away high-priced goodies to entice would-be buyers.
Still, it’s dangerous to draw too many conclusions from the woes of the Chinese property sector. It should be remembered that the current slump was actually planned. The Chinese government was uncomfortable with the level of speculation and moved quickly to let the air out of what was quickly becoming a bubble by tightening lending standards. This is a tough balancing act for government or central banks; you use too little force and you fail to stop the bubble, but if you use too much you can end up engineering a deep recession. With GDP growth of nearly 9%, China is clearly not in recession, though it remains to be seen if there are spillover effects that act as a further drag on growth.
China eventually will blow up. It is extremely difficult to transition from a hyper-growth emerging market to a slower-growth developed economy, and I have my doubts about China’s ability to make that transition smoothly. Still, it would appear to me that 2012 is the year that this will happen. Frankly, if the 2008-09 meltdown wasn’t enough to derail China, then it’s hard to see Europe’s current predicament doing it in 2012. Yes, Europe is China’s biggest export market and yes, Europe is in very bad shape. But 2008-09 was the worst financial crisis in 100 years, and China was able to keep on chugging along.
China benefited in 2008-09 from a massive stimulus and infrastructure program that is highly unlikely to be repeated. I get that. My point is not that China will or will not enjoy growth rates of 9%or 10%. My point is simply that China is not likely to suffer a hard landing this year.
In the meantime, more anecdotal evidence points to Chinese economic strength. In the last quarter of 2011, ex-Asia world oil demand fell by 700,000 barrels per day, but Asian oil demand — led by China — grew by 400,000 barrels per day. The same report that showed Chinese GDP rising by 8.9% also made a passing remark that 2011 was a milestone year for China; a majority of Chinese citizens now live in urban areas. Urbanization is critical to the continued rise of the Chinese middle class, which is in turn critical to the development of China’s domestic consumer economy. And speaking of the domestic consumer economy, the same report also mentioned that China’s retail sales grew by 18% in December; not too shabby for a country purportedly at risk of recession.
Bottom line: I believe the rumors of China’s impending doom have been greatly exaggerated. China should be a bright spot in 2012, and I continue to recommend American and European companies with exposure to China, particularly luxury goods companies like Daimler (PINK:DDAIF), Diageo (NYSE:DEO) and Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID).
Still, I might resist the urge to load up on Chinese stocks themselves. Again, looking at the anecdotal evidence, I see a few disturbing developments. The Associated Press reported that nearly half of Chinese citizens with investable assets of $15 million were considering leaving the country. In another report published by Financial Times, 60% of high-net-worth Chinese planned to emigrate. Many wealthy Chinese nationals also have taken to buying high-end luxury properties in the West as a means of transferring assets out of the country.
When the country’s elite want to leave with their money, that is a deeply troubling sign. It doesn’t mean a crash is coming anytime soon, but it does give credence to my belief that the best way to invest in China is to do it indirectly, through Western firms with a strong foothold in the country.
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The Obama Record: The most frightening aspect of this president may not be his radical ideology but his rank dishonesty in selling that ideology. Now he’s been caught lying about family racism.
In “Dreams from My Father,” his 1995 memoir, Obama used the story of his paternal grandfather’s imprisonment and torture at the hands of British colonists in Kenya as an example of white cruelty. He claimed Hussein Onyango Obama was unjustly detained for six months before being released a crippled, lice-ridden “old man.”
In fact, none of it is true, according to Washington Post editor and biographer David Maraniss, who traveled to Kenya to investigate the tale. His grandfather was not detained or beaten by his “white rulers,” as Obama, writing as a 34-year-old lawyer, claimed.
This is only the latest example of a growing body of fabrications, embellishments and outright lies told by this president, who has a real and possibly pathological problem with the truth.
Stacked up, his whoppers would make even Bill Clinton blush. Here’s a sampling:
Lie No. 1: Obama has repeatedly claimed his white grandfather, Stanley Dunham, “fought in Patton’s army,” when he was a clerk with no combat in WWII.
Lie No. 2: Obama claimed Dunham, a communist sympathizer, signed up for duty “the day after Pearl Harbor,” when in fact he waited six months.
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Lie No. 3: Obama claimed his father “fought when he got back to Kenya against tribalism and nepotism, but ultimately was blackballed from the government,” when in fact he fought against capitalism and lost his job when he advocated communism.
Lie No. 4: Obama has claimed his late mother’s health insurer refused “to pay for her treatment” for cancer while citing a “pre-existing condition,” when Cigna paid all her hospital bills and never denied payment.
Lie No. 5: Obama claimed he and a black high school friend named “Ray” were ostracized in Honolulu, when in fact the friend, Keith Kakugawa, was half-Japanese, and neither of them experienced discrimination.
Lie No. 6: Obama claimed the father of his Indonesian stepfather was killed by Dutch soldiers while fighting for Indonesian independence, when in fact the story turns out to be “a concocted myth in almost all respects,” Maraniss found.
Lie No. 7: Obama claimed his parents decided to marry in the excitement of the Selma civil-rights march of 1965 — and that he personally has “a claim on Selma” — when in fact they were married several years earlier.
Lie No. 8: Obama claimed his father got to study in the U.S. thanks to JFK’s efforts to bring “young Africans over to America,” when in fact the Kenyan airlift his father participated in occurred in 1959 under Ike.
Lie No. 9: Obama submitted a phony bio to his book publicist claiming he was “born in Kenya.”
Lie No. 10: Obama denied being a member of the socialist New Party, when a member roster of the Chicago chapter of the party lists him joining on Jan. 11, 1996.
Lie No. 11: Obama claimed he had only a passing acquaintance with Weather Underground terrorists Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, when in fact they held a fundraiser for their Hyde Park neighbor in their living room, and years later, while Obama served in the U.S. Senate, hosted a barbecue for him in their backyard.
Lie No. 12: Obama claimed he never heard Rev. Jeremiah Wright spew anti-American invectives while sitting in his pews for 20 years, when in fact Obama was moved to tears hearing Wright condemn “white folks” and the U.S. for bombing other countries and even named his second book after the sermon.
Lie No. 13: Obama claimed he got in a “big fight” with old white flame Genevieve Cook, who after seeing a black play asked “why black people were so angry all the time,” when in fact she never saw the play nor made the remark.
In both his autobiographies, Obama paints a false portrait of a still-racist America and West, where he, his friends and relatives are victimized by that racism. Conveniently, his remedy is redistributive justice through bigger government.
The book is just under 200 pages and provides a nice obituary for the over reaching looters we most commonly refer to as liberals. Mr. Tyrrell, like most conservatives, back up his assertions with facts and humor. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to any conservative and to liberals who are seriously pondering conversion given fatal flaws in their logic.
The problems facing us, faced by all mankind engaged in Democracy, may seem complex, or indeed insolvable, and we, in despair, may revert to a state of wish fulfillment-a state of “belief” in the power of the various experts presenting themselves as a cure for our indecision. But this is a sort of Stockholm Syndrome. Here, the captives, unable to bear the anxiety occasioned by their powerlessness, suppress it by identifying with their captors.
This is the essence of Leftist thought. It is a devolution from reason to “belief,” in an effort to stave off a feeling of powerlessness. And if government is Good, it is a logical elaboration that more government power is Better. But the opposite is apparent both to anyone who has ever had to deal with Government and, I think, to any dispassionate observer.
It is in sympathy with the first and in the hope of enlarging the second group that I have written this book.
By the way, another rumor floating around is that if you buy Andrew’s new book “Righteous Indignation” and see “Atlas” this weekend, and angel will get its wing and a liberal’s head will explode. What you call a two-fer.
Top 10 Reasons America’s Having a Great Week…
1. Tea Party rallies all over the country.
2. Sarah Palin and Andrew Breitbart appear together in Madison, Wisconsin this afternoon.
3. Big Thuggish Labor loses Wisconsin State Supreme Court election.
4. Obama hits 41% in latest Gallup Poll.
5. “Righteous Indignation” hits bookstores everywhere.
6. “Atlas Shrugged” finally hits the big screen.
7. Paul Ryan’s budget has Obama chasing his own tail.
8. Keith Olbermann who?
9. Donald Trump is now using words like “Rezko,” “Ayers,” and “Wright.”
10. The corrupt MSM is losing its grip on the narrative (see: 1 – 9).
The judge acknowledged in his decision that there are many benefits to Google’s project, including that libraries, schools, researchers and disadvantaged populations would gain access to far more books; that authors and publishers would find new audiences and new sources of income; and that older books—particularly those out of print—would be preserved and given new life.
I wonder if those who are against Google voted for Democrats.
Friends, would you believe that Lee Iacocca is 82 years old and is still kickin’ butt?
Just as true today as it was when his book first came out.
He was, and still is, a brilliant businessman!
Often we need to be reminded of Iacocca’s words.
Remember Lee Iacocca, the man who rescued Chrysler Corporation from its death throes? He’s now 82 years old and has a new book, ‘Where Have All The Leaders Gone?’.
Lee Iacocca Says:
‘Am I the only guy in this country who’s fed up with what’s happening? Where the hell is our outrage with this so called president? We should be screaming bloody murder! We’ve got a gang of tax cheating clueless leftists trying to steer our ship of state right over a cliff, we’ve got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can’t even run a ridiculous cash-for-clunkers program without losing $26 billion of the taxpayers’ money, much less build a hybrid car. But instead of getting mad, everyone sits around and nods their heads when the politicians say, ‘trust me, the economy is getting better..’ Better? You’ve got to be kidding. This is America , not the damned ‘Titanic’. I’ll give you a sound bite: ‘Throw all the Democrats out, along with Obama!’
You might think I’m getting senile, that I’ve gone off my rocker, and maybe I have. But someone has to speak up. I hardly recognize this country anymore..
The most famous business leaders are not the innovators but the guys in handcuffs.. While we’re fiddling in Afghanistan , Iran is completing their nuclear bombs and missiles and nobody seems to know what to do. And the liberal press is waving ‘pom-poms’ instead of asking hard questions. That’s not the promise of the ‘ America ‘ my parents and yours traveled across the ocean for. I’ve had enough. How about you?
I’ll go a step further. You can’t call yourself a patriot if you’re not outraged. This is a fight I’m ready and willing to have. The Biggest ‘C’ is Crisis! (Iacocca elaborates on nine C’s of leadership, with crisis being the first.)
Leaders are made, not born. Leadership is forged in times of crisis. It’s easy to sit there with thumb up your butt and talk theory. Or send someone else’s kids off to war when you’ve never seen a battlefield yourself. It’s another thing to lead when your world comes tumbling down.
On September 11, 2001, we needed a strong leader more than any other time in our history. We needed a steady hand to guide us out of the ashes. A hell of a mess, so here’s where we stand.
We’re immersed in a bloody war now with no plan for winning and no plan for leaving.. But our soldiers are dying daily.
We’re running the biggest deficit in the history of the world, and it’s getting worse every day!
We’ve lost the manufacturing edge to Asia , while our once-great companies are getting slaughtered by health care costs.
Gas prices are going to skyrock again, and nobody in power has a lucid plan to open drilling to solve the problem. This country has the largest oil reserves in the WORLD, and we cannot drill for it because the politicians have been bought by the flea-hugging environmentalists.
Our schools are in a complete disaster because of the teachers’ union.
Our borders are like sieves and they want to give all illegal’s amnesty and free healthcare.
The middle class is being squeezed to death every day.
These are times that cry out for leadership.
But when you look around, you’ve got to ask: ‘Where have all the leaders gone?’ Where are the curious, creative communicators? Where are the people of character, courage, conviction, omnipotence, and common sense? I may be a sucker for alliteration, but I think you get the point..
Name me a leader who has a better idea for homeland security than making us take off our shoes in airports and throw away our shampoo?
We’ve spent billions of dollars building a huge new bureaucracy, and all we know how to do is react to things that have already happened.
Everyone’s hunkering down, fingers crossed, hoping the government will make it better for them. Now, that’s just crazy.. Deal with life.
Name me an industry leader who is thinking creatively about how we can restore our competitive edge in manufacturing. Who would have believed that there could ever be a time when ‘The Big Three’ referred to Japanese car companies? How did this happen, and more important, look what Obama did about it!
Name me a government leader who can articulate a plan for paying down the debt, or solving the energy crisis, or managing the health care problem. The silence is deafening. But these are the crises that are eating away at our country and milking the middle class dry.
I have news for the Chicago gangsters in Congress. We didn’t elect you to turn this country into a losing European Socialist state. What is everybody so afraid of? That some bonehead on NBC or CNN news will call them a name? Give me a break. Why don’t you guys show some spine for a change?
Had Enough? Hey, I’m not trying to be the voice of gloom and doom here. I’m trying to light a fire. I’m speaking out because I have hope – I believe in America .. In my lifetime, I’ve had the privilege of living through some of America ‘s greatest moments. I’ve also experienced some of our worst crises: The ‘Great Depression,’ ‘World War II,’ the ‘Korean War,’ the ‘Kennedy Assassination,’ the ‘Vietnam War,’ the 1970′s oil crisis, and the struggles of recent years since 9/11.
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November is American Diabetes Month, which is a time when the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and other organizations raise awareness of diabetes and communicate the seriousness of the disease.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
About 95% of those diagnosed with diabetes are classified as Type 2. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body’s main source of fuel. With type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells — or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can be life-threatening.
26 million Americans have diabetes with 2 million new cases diagnosed each year. An overwhelming 79 million Americans have higher than normal blood glucose levels but are not yet classified as diabetic and it’s expected that about 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes in 2050 at the current rate of incidence.
Diabetes is costly financially as well as to your health and wellbeing. Fiscally, diabetes costs the U.S. alone $174 billion each year. This figure represents a 32% increase since 2007. Let’s put this into prospective, about one out of every 10 healthcare dollars are spent in direct diabetes care. The health impact is just as staggering with a risk for stroke and death from heart disease at 2-4 times higher among people with the disease. Diabetes is also the number one cause of kidney failure, lower limb amputations and new cases of blindness among adults.
What You Can Do
You can do a lot to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes.
1.) Watch Your Weight
If you are over ideal weight, there are a number of studies that indicate that losing only 5-7% of your current body weight will lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. For instance, if you weigh 200 lbs, a weight loss of only 10-14 lbs will lower your risk significantly.
2.) Controlling your Blood Pressure & Cholesterol
Get your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked regularly and talk with your doctor about higher than normal readings.
3.) Eat Healthier
Consume plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Minimize the amount of take out and processed meals which typically have much higher levels of fat, calories and sodium and contribute to high cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight gain.
4.) Stay Active
Aim for a minimum of 25-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise most days of the week. And remember, exercise doesn’t only happen at a gym. Staying active means taking advantage of opportunities to move more in our daily life. Examples may be walking for short errands like mailing a letter or going to the store, gardening, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking the dog, etc.
5.) Quit Smoking
Those who smoke are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. So if you’re thinking about quitting, now is the time.
For more information on diabetes and prevention visit the American Diabetes Association.
About the author:
Gina M. Crome, M.S., M.P.H., R.D., is a Registered Dietitian and ACE Certified Personal Trainer based in Southern California. She is the owner of Lifestyle Management Solutions, a company that provides customized nutrition and fitness programs designed to fit an individual’s lifestyle. Become a fan of Gina on Facebook, follow her on Twitter, and visit her website Lifestyle Management Solutions. | <urn:uuid:cd3c459d-b175-4a2d-a087-e2ab82912d57> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://lifestylemanagementsolutions.wordpress.com/ | 2013-06-18T23:16:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.914972 | 718 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
One of the projects I did earlier this year (April 4th) was putting on an art exhibit. I wanted to post some of the stories. Popcorn, like many of the residents of A New Way of Life, is the story of addiction, bottoming out, and redemption. The full Telling Our Stories gallery can be seen here.
Parents don’t understand children sometimes. Sometimes my mom doesn’t know what’s going on in my life. She just thinks she does. Don’t get me wrong, I love my mother. I am her firstborn son. She is a great parent, and she’s been there with me through my recovery. We moved to Lansing, Michigan. I got in trouble for setting things on fire. I ended up in the court system, going into foster care for six years. I lost my family, but I got my education out of the deal. I came back to Lansing in 1987 and graduated from high school. My grandmother passed away and things got worse. I called myself selling drugs. I was doing good for a while but then I tried crack cocaine and I got hooked.
My mother changed my life and helped me recover from addiction by listening. When I was mad, she sat me down and talked to me. She gave me the encouragement to continue. Visiting me at the rehab center, she showed that she understood what I was going through. She never pushed me away because she believed in me.
When I was stealing from her, she could have locked me up, sent me to jail, and she could have disowned me, too. I was afraid I was losing her because I had done so much bad to her. It was hurting her, but I was such a wreck. I was off of my medicine. I was destructive. She drove me to Indianapolis for treatment. She talked to the people that ran the program and let them know what I was on. She gave them a better understanding of how bad I was. She put together a family intervention, bringing in my brothers and sisters. I just listened. I asked them what they thought about me. My mother said I was a good person but I have a drug problem and alcohol problem. I needed help to figure out what I was going to do about it. My oldest sister said that I am smart but I do the dumbest stuff. I know better. She said I needed to change my life before I end up dead. That brought tears to my eyes and feelings of guilt and pain. It broke me down.
My mother changed my life just by being my friend. She had faith in me. She took me to the doctor. She paid for the treatment. She went to church with me. She accompanied me to Indianapolis when I needed help for my addiction. She sat down and prayed with me, and some things just started to happen. After we prayed, I just wanted to be the son I was before I was on drugs. I just wanted to make her proud of me. My mom is the best friend that I ever had.
My mother changed my life by giving me a purpose. I was out of control. I used to drink and drive. I used to fight people. I didn’t care. I was not thinking clearly. Life had no meaning. I was foolish. I would just do stupid things. I would just go into people’s houses, even stealing from my mom’s friends, and take things that didn’t belong to me. Nobody trusted me. I had to be real with myself. I admitted that I had a problem. My mother helped me to believe in myself. I was a user, doing wrong things, doing stupid things. I was tired.
I called my cousin, Floyd Wimbush, who runs A New Way of Life. He told me, “if you’re not serious about it, don’t even waste my time.” But I was serious. On December 30, my mom drove me from Lansing, Michigan to Indianapolis. If it wasn’t for what my mother did for me, I’d be in prison today. I just changed my life. Now I have a purpose: to be clean (I still go to AA meetings) and help others. I sit down with others who need help and pray with them. I listen to them and share my story. I take walks with them. I want to give the gift of friendship. The purpose for each and every one of us is to love one another.
Today I am a caring person. I don’t turn away. I am a loving, giving son. I’m always there for my mother. I am a good friend because I need a friend to be there for me. I love to pay attention to others and give them a shoulder to put their head on, and I am always there for anybody that is a true friend to me. Now I don’t even want to drink. I haven’t had a drink in almost 9 months, and I enjoy it. A new way of life for a new person and that is me. I thank God that there is a place. I changed the way that I think and changed my people. I really feel so good that I am clean and sober and that I’m in a better place with a better life. I am spiritually strong. My health has got a lot better. I really thank my family for their support and there help. I have never been so happy in my life. I thank God for everything he has done for me and my family. I thank God every day and every night for being clean and sober.
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Interesting conversation today with friend and colleague Tom Carlson who's fast becoming a raving social network fan. Actually, it's always in our blood until we discover the framework that unleashes it.
Anyway, we were talking about rating the quality of our connections on a -10 to +10 scale. As it turns out, each of us, given everything on our personal plates, have finite bandwidth of time and energy we can give to the quality of our connections. It is our experience that our strong +9 and 10 connections often require more care and feeding than our more superficial +2 and 3 connections.
So we can visualize having a bandwidth of, say, 50 points on any given week on personal and professional scales. If we have two +9's, that leaves 32 points to distribute among maybe a few of +4's and 5's and a handful of +2's and 3's.
If people want to close triangles in our behalf, we may want to be intentional about honoring both the core and perifery opportunities in our personal networks. On the whole, keeping a balance of diversity and continuity serves us all.
I am also considering that there are other principles at play and it may be interesting to hold assumptions lightly, in the spirit of dialogue.
Maybe there's a bell curve of time and energy/effort along the quality continuum from 0 to +10, where investment is less required at the ends and more at the middle! Maybe up in the 9's and 10's, the trust equity makes this more self-sustaining, so we have the benefit of having many high quality connections, ranging in interaction frequencies from daily to once in a blue moon.
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Even Charles Darwin marveled at the length of the barnacle's penis. In some species, it's up to eight times the body length. Not all barnacles are so well-endowed, however, raising the question of how animals that can't reach their neighbors get it on. Now, new research suggests that at least one short-penised barnacle, the Pacific gooseneck barnacle, oozes sperm directly into the water for mates to capture, an approach that researchers previously considered too haphazard for the sedentary crustaceans.
Like the sperm of other arthropods, barnacle sperm can't swim. That's a powerful selective pressure to evolve foolproof methods of delivering sperm directly to eggs, says Joseph Pawlik, a marine biologist at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, who was not involved in the study. Barnacles face another challenge because they're stuck in place. Researchers have thought that the animals' long penises, which wave around until they find a neighbor and eject sperm into an egg-bearing cavity, were their only means of solving the problem, aside from a few rare cases of self-fertilization. After fertilization, the eggs hatch into larvae that feed, grow, and roam until they find a good place to settle down, preferably near other barnacles.
Some barnacle species, however, such as the blue-gray Pacific gooseneck barnacle (Pollicipes polymerus) commonly found in tide pools on the Pacific coast of North America, have penises hardly as long as their own bodies, up to 19 mm. That's barely long enough to reach their immediate neighbors, much less stretch to distant paramours, says Marjan Barazandeh, a Ph.D. student at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and lead author of the new study.
Although biologists assumed that the hermaphroditic P. polymerus made up for its short penis by self-fertilizing when it couldn't reach a mate, Barazandeh wasn't convinced. Little data supported the idea, she says, and she found that isolated barnacles did not produce offspring.
Many other fixed marine organisms, such as sponges, reproduce by releasing their sperm into the water, trusting that their hermaphroditic mates will capture it. Although the idea was unheard of among crustaceans, Barazandeh observed barnacles leaking sperm at low tide and wondered if the same phenomenon, called spermcasting, might account for the unexplained pregnancies.
To test the idea, Barazandeh collected 37 individual barnacles with fertilized egg masses that were multiple body lengths apart from one another—far out of reach of wandering penises. Then she used a modern genetic tool: paternity testing. Nearly all of the egg masses contained DNA from another barnacle, demonstrating that the sperm had indeed traveled through the water column, she and colleagues report online today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. "This is the first evidence of releasing and capturing of sperm in any crustacean that we know of."
The idea that "sloppy sperm could just be floating around," will likely make marine biologists cringe, Pawlik says. Previous work on gene flow in barnacle populations has always assumed that the crustaceans can only have sex with their immediate neighbors or self-fertilize. If other barnacles also use ocean currents to cross-fertilize, scientists may have to rework their population models, he says.
The results also have wider implications for reproductive biology in crustaceans, adds Kevin Eckelbarger, a marine biologist at the Darling Marine Center at the University of Maine in Walpole. Although "we are all taught that crustaceans copulate," the paper "points out other ways nature can solve a biological problem," he says. "Why depend totally on penis length to reach a neighboring barnacle?" he asks. "Why not spermcast as well? What's to lose?" | <urn:uuid:6e173d8c-2cc0-4bc5-b02e-3c0dbde49e66> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2013/01/sloppy-barnacle-sex-shocks-scien.html?ref=hp | 2013-06-18T23:37:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96217 | 819 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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Can Yahoo grow again? That’s the question that has been dogging the Internet uberportal for years, and its second quarter report won’t change that question. Revenues rose just 2%–not an unexpected showing but disappointing to investors nonetheless. It also doesn’t help that Yahoo actually lowered its revenue expectations for the full year by $70 million, representing a drop of 11% from 2009. In after-hours trading immediately after the announcement, shares fell about 5%.
The basics vs. analysts’ forecasts:
* Gross revenues of $1.6 billion came in a little lower than the $1.64 billion forecasts.
* Operating income of $175 million came in just under expectations of $178 million.
* Net income of 15 cents a share topped forecasts by about a penny.
You can hear the analyst call and see financial slides here, as well as all the numbers here, so I’m not going to liveblog everything, but will present some of the highlights from CEO Carol Bartz and the analysts’ questions.
CEO Carol Bartz opens the analyst call and concedes Yahoo came in at the low end of its revenue guidance. Income from operations, up 32%, was pretty good, she said, but she immediately addressed why revenue disappointed: Yahoo didn’t monetize searches as much as expected. In the second week of June, Yahoo also saw a number of major customers hold back on ad buys. She says that situation has improved since then, however.
She says the most important metric to track is engagement with its users. She points to the recent acquisition of Associated Content and Yahoo’s Upshot as examples (though I’m not entirely clear how) as well as social, with Yahoo’s Pulse, and social games, with the agreement to host games from Zynga. She also mentions “one of my favorites,” Bikini 101. Ack.
Bartz says things are more promising in display. On Yahoo’s own sites, display ad revenue rose 19%. That’s partly thanks to new ad formats that are getting people to click and watch.
All in all, I’m doubtful this update will jazz investors. But then, Bartz has always said Yahoo’s turnaround is a multiyear project. She’ll probably be right.
On to the questions:
Is display ad sentiment getting back to that double-digit level after the mid-June swoon? I didn’t catch a solid answer from Bartz.
Why did page view growth decline 4% despite the World Cup? CFO Tim Morse: Talks about difficulty of which metrics to use but concedes the decline is “a little surprising.” Says Yahoo thinks it’s starting to see traction on some of the new initiatives.
When will the transition to a new paid search system happen? Bartz: Still shooting for October.
Was there also a decline in search ads budgets the last few weeks of June? Bartz: Search was actually sluggish for us the whole quarter?
How about mobile? Bartz: Very small percentage but very very important for the future.
Any details on where cost cuts are coming from? Morse: Across the board. Trying to self-fund each initiative.
Can Yahoo still command premium display ad prices? Morse: Yes, on home page and Yahoo Mail log-in pages. Bartz: Our guaranteed pricing was up a lot. Non-guaranteed (remnant ads) down.
Yet another question on why display ad forecast isn’t up much if at all for the third quarter. Morse: Q3 always tougher to call because it always comes down to September. Bartz: Consumer confidence is really weird now. So appopriate guidance.
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I just completed a new video for F4 Tech as a part of my duties for Onyx. This video is a highlight reel of their recent conference. I shot and edited this piece for use in PR and promotion for next year’s event. While at the event, I also shot some still photography and tweeted from the event.
I recently was tasked with creating a video showing off a new product for one of my clients at Onyx. The product is a device called the Forge. This is essentially a “sizzle reel” for the device showing it in action and accompanied by motion graphics to support the list of features. The video will be used in social media, email blasts, and at trade show displays.
The style of the graphics was set up by the Onyx creative team. This video used elements from a previous video produced by Onyx’s former digital media producer. My role in this was to update existing motion graphics to focus solely on the new device, shoot and edit in new material of the device in action, create new motion graphics highlighting certain features (such as the echolocation and clinometer) and choose and sync new stock music.
During my final semester at FSU, I took an advanced web applications class. In this class we used Flex (Flash) to design and code a variety of projects. Despite Flex already being a somewhat outdated language, I was able to produce some programs I am pleased with and get a basic understanding of what goes into programming.
Unfortunately WordPress won’t allow for the embedding of Flash projects so clicking on the following images will take you to a page where they are viewable and playable for now. (I am not sure how long my webspace at FSU remains active.)
Big Ten Air App
After a few preliminary apps we designed, we were then given an assignment to create a downloadable app that used XML for the data. There was to be a home page, a list of teams tab showing wins and losses, game schedule, and team rosters.
In this final assignment for this class, we were to select a component of the Blackboard Learning Management System and do an analysis of its usability and design an improvement. I selected the “tests, surveys, and pools” component which allows for instructors to build questions that can be used for assessment or surveys.
In the analysis, I compared Blackboard to competing systems, researched criticism, and interviewed active users. The design was a cleaner, more graphical interface that is not as piecemeal as the current system.
The video below is my final class presentation/report on the assignment. Images below show various stages of the project.
For my Usability Analysis class, we started off the semester by identifying something with bad usability and something with good usability. We were allowed to present this in the form of a video. Using my video production skills, I decided to do just that.
For my “bad usability” story I chose to talk about DVD digipaks although a runner up for this was the ordering system at Chick-fil-A.
For my “good usability” story, I went with a mobile app. I’m a big fan of the YouVersion Bible app on both the iPhone and iPad, although this video discusses just the iPhone version.
The final project for my information architecture class was to design the blueprint for an information system—website or mobile app—of our choosing, emphasizing user-centered design principles. The project involved original research on our chosen topic (in this case, a Dungeons & Dragons iPad app), as well as using a variety of IA tools and techniques for developing the architecture of the system and communicating our ideas to stakeholders. Materials submitted for evaluation includes six deliverables and a narrative essay.
The deliverables were:
- scenario (not shown below)
- site map
- low-fidelity wireframe
- high-fidelity wireframe
I enrolled in the Library and Information Studies program in the Fall of 2009. FSU’s program entails 36 credit hours which worked out to be 12 courses. I focused my studies on information architecture and also received an information architecture certificate in addition to my degree.
Some I have talked to wonder what “information architecture” even means. So to those wondering, information systems, such as websites and mobile apps (just to name two of many), are more useful when they are planned out from the get-go. The word architecture should give it away. Just as a builder needs a blueprint to build something, a similar blueprint should be built for information systems. Without a good plan in place, users of the finished system may encounter issues.
There’s much more to librarianship than shushing people and stamping books. Librarians forge the way for information organization, access to information, and are an incredible personal resource for locating answers to questions and problems. With this step behind me, I am looking forward to where things go from here.
Over the next few posts I’ll be summarizing the work I’ve done for school over the past couple of years. I’ll be posting snippets of papers, screenshots of my designs, videos summarizing my projects, and links to Flash-based web applications.
I’ve worked with Scott Holstein now on several projects. A couple years ago, I produced a behind-the-scenes video about his “Quagmire” photo. Scott had a concept for another photo and again enlisted my aid in doing a behind the scenes video.
This concept, as Scott explains on his own blog, was about redoing the character of John Rambo as a woman. To set a campy mood for the video, we began by filming a parody sequence that aped a scene from Rambo II.
Even though Nerd Lunch: The Web Series wrapped, I didn’t want to give up on the expansion of the Nerd Lunch blog. The form this took on was an audio podcast featuring one of the other blogging members of Nerd Lunch, the addition of fellow blogger Paxton Holley of the Cavalcade of Awesome, and a “rotating fourth chair” which features guest bloggers and podcasters. The pop culture podcast features the four members of the show doing round table discussions on anything from movies to comics to junk food. The podcast is hosted on Skype, recorded using Skype Recorder for the Mac, and I edit the show every week.
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A young kid's in a shipwreck and he winds up stranded on a tropical island.. For twenty years he never sees another human being. Then one day a beautiful girl with long blond hair, her clothes half-ripped off, washes up on a piece of driftwood.
He explains to her how he existed for twenty years, digging for clams, and eating fruits and berries.
She says, "Well, what did you do for love?"
He says, "Love? What's that?"
She says, "I'll show you." She shows him. Then she shows him again. Then she shows him one more time. When they're finally done, she says, "Well, how do you like love?"
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Lindsay Lohan reportedly enjoyed a night out at a Justin Bieber concert at Madison Square Gardens in the hours before she allegedly got into a fight with a woman at a New York nightclub.
The 26 year-old was charged with third degree misdemeanor assault following the incident in the early hours at the Avenues nightclub in Manhattan, with a court date set for the near future, according to TMZ.
The 'Mean Girls' star started off the night in pretty tame fashion though, joining 'Beliebers' at MSG to sing along to Bieber's classics such as 'Boyfriend' and 'As Long As You Love Me', the website reports.
Lindsay Lohan 'Enjoyed Justin Bieber Date' Hours Before Alleged Assault In New York Nightclub
Lindsay leaves New York Police Station (Splash News)
Quite a transformation in the night!
According to an NYPD source the actress was in no mood for a Bieber type sing-a-long at the clubjust hours later, they told The Mirror: "She struck another female patron in the face and was arrested a short time later outside the club.”
A short time ago Lilo was spotted emerging from a New York police station following her arrest and subsequent charging of the offence.
It's the latest in a long list of run-ins with the law and general drama in the trainwreck's personal life.Celebrity Upskirts 101: Indecent Exposure!
Kristen Stewart And Robert Pattinson Enjoy Post 'Twilight' Date In Hollywood
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A film series as large and expansive as George Lucas’s Star Wars universe is not going to be without its errors. And any script set within that universe is also bound to contain some minor holes. They don’t detract from the incredible stories the series tells; rather they expose themselves only once you really think about them. Despite this, most of them are more gaping than an intergalactic Goatse, more annoying than Jar Jar Binks’ failure to grasp basic language and bigger than Lucas’ paycheck. All of which are sizable, impressive and downright wrong on many levels.
But moving on from shocking pictures, more shocking marketing strategies and even more shocking salaries, here is a celebration of some of the larger plot holes of the series, but ones that don’t necessarily affect your enjoyment of the films for the first several viewings.
10. Rebels Without An E-mail Account
Let’s kick things off with the film that kicked things off. A film that introduced spaceships, holograms, lightsabers, astromech droids, blaster guns, death stars, you name it, the galaxy far, far away has it. Yet there’re two things that A New Hope’s rebels seem to lack: e-mail or a flash drive.
Picture the scene: You are Princess Leia (not in her slave gear, you filthy fanboys), you’ve just been handed the plans for the Death Star on a small drive of some sort that can plug into computers and droids and god knows where else. What would you do? Maybe send a space message to your rebel comrades nearest to the Death Star and blow the moon-impersonating ball of death up before it can fire on your home planet? Maybe make a thousand copies to give to every trooper you can, give everybody a copy that they can potentially take with them and make good their escape? Nope, you hog it to yourself, shove it inside R2-D2 and pray he, and the only existing copy of the vitally important plans, land somewhere in the deserts of Tatooine where the Jawas or Tusken Raiders aren’t going to rip them apart without even a second glance. Alderaan thanks you for your greed (not that you seem to show any emotion when and after it gets blown up, you heartless monster).
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Movie beauty Cameron Diaz and her model boyfriend Paul Sculfor reportedly have been thinking to get married. The two, who have been living in her Los Angeles home for some time, "are having a wonderful time and don't want to spoil it by pushing things, but they have used the m-word occasionally," a source claims when referring to the pair's marriage plan.
"They're playing house in a serious way - both openly admit marriage scares them but they are very much in love and the subject has come up," the source continues. "They have plans for another round of family meetings in the near future and the betting is that a proposal is imminent. This relationship is something very special and they are both taking it very seriously indeed."
Cameron Diaz and Paul Sculfor at first kept their romance away from the spotlight and it wasn't until in June 2008 that they were seen together while having dinner date at Santa Monica's Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi. Before becoming an item, Cammy dated singer-actor Justin Timberlake for years, whereas Paul was romantically linked to Jennifer Aniston. | <urn:uuid:c71f0f07-be19-4b3b-906e-6c5f39d0fda2> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00021117.html | 2013-06-18T23:34:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.981861 | 228 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Tag Archives: Fukushima
One year passed following the Fukushima’s tragedy, Reuter’s crew went there to check the current situation of that region!
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 jolted eastern and northeastern Japan on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damages and no tsunami warning was issued.
Japan will offer 10,000 foreigners free airfares to visit the country next year, in an attempt to boost the tourism industry which has been hit by the ongoing nuclear disaster, a report said on Monday.
(Reuters) – Sparks from burning strips of paper swirled into the hot summer sky, carrying the names of the dead above a temple in Fukushima where thousands of sunflowers have been planted to help fight the omnipresent radiation.
When the news broke yesterday that a previously unreported type of fallout from Fukushima—radioactive sulfur—had reached the United States in late March, nearly all mainstream media reports made the claim that it poses no threat to the health of Americans. But none of them explained where the radioactive sulfur went.
Japan’s Honda is hoping to retool its humanoid robot ASIMO for a nuclear mission so it can join emergency work inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant, a press report said Friday.
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook northeast Japan’s Fukushima prefecture, home to a crippled nuclear power plant, early Sunday, but there was no risk of tsunami, seismologists said.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. authorities have ratcheted up pressure on one of Mexico's most notorious drug cartels, releasing new details about the so-called Gulf Cartel's operations and offering up to a $50 million reward for the arrest of its leaders.
These are weapons that the Mexican army said it seized from the ruthless Gulf Cartel in 2008.
A federal indictment unsealed Monday charged Miguel Trevino Morales, a leader of the northern Mexico-based Gulf Cartel, of operating a criminal enterprise, cocaine distribution and firearms violations.
Concurrently, prosecutors updated a separate indictment against three other top leaders of the Gulf Cartel: Antonio Cardenas Guillen, Jorge Eduardo Costilla and Heriberto Lazcano, for drug trafficking related crimes, all believed to be at large in Mexico.
Fifteen other suspected cartel members are also named in that indictment.
"We have learned that the most effective way to disrupt and dismantle criminal organizations is to prosecute their leaders and seize their funding," Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer said in a statement.
To that end, the departments of justice, state and treasury are working together to place pressure on the Gulf Cartel and what authorities describe as its ruthless enforcement arm, known as Los Zetas.
The Department of the Treasury designated the four top bosses named in the indictments as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers, which authorizes the freezing of any assets they hold in the United States and other sanctions.
The Gulf Cartel and Zetas, nicknamed collectively as "The Company," are among the major drug cartels that are behind the drug-related violence that has swept Mexico in recent years, according to authorities. Since taking office in 2006, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has made fighting the cartels a major priority.
The group also operates in cities across the United States, authorities said.
The court documents detail telephone conversations between the four leaders and more than a dozen other cartel members allegedly discussing the transportation and smuggling of cocaine and marijuana into the United States.
"These indictments allege a stunning and sophisticated operation by 'The Company' to move illegal drugs into our communities and cash back to Mexico," Breuer said.
The State Department is offering a rewards totaling up to $50 million for information leading to the capture of four top leaders and six other cartel lieutenants.
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China faces future as land of boys
The city tabloids loved it when Chinese pop singer Na Ying got pregnant this spring. But the real buzz came once it leaked that Ms. Na, who lives with a famous former soccer player, took an ultrasound exam and let on that she is expecting a boy.Skip to next paragraph
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Gossip columns ran side by side with official editorials stating that Ms. Na's ultrasound was illegal - even if done only for curiosity.
Na's test came amid new efforts in China, including a ban on ultrasound tests, to reduce the country's increasing gender imbalance. The "one child" policy and an old cultural preference for male heirs have encouraged use of ultrasounds to identify and abort female fetuses.
In the past two decades in China, female births have declined markedly compared with male births. The official figure - which some say is slightly low - is 117 boys for every 100 girls, based on a 2000 census. In ordinary populations, the split is closer to 104 boys for every 100 girls. Skewed sex ratios are also appearing elsewhere in Asia, particularly India, where the ratio in the state of Punjab is 126 to 100. A tilt toward male births is also beginning to be 126 to 100. A tilt toward male births is also beginning to be seen in the Caucasus and parts of Latin America and Eastern Europe.
In the case of China, social scientists are talking about a future in which 15 percent of men won't have wives. According to Asia expert Nicholas Eberstadt, the trend, termed the "marriage squeeze," is an anthropological phenomenon partly due to China's "one child" policy that began in 1978 with the intent of slowing growth in the world's most populous country.
"The world has never before seen the likes of the bride shortage that will be unfolding in China in the decades ahead," writes Mr. Eberstadt of the American Enterprise Institute, in a recent study, "Power and Population in Asia."
Chinese President Hu Jintao has earmarked the imbalance as something that needs to be adjusted in the next 10 years. The government has geared up an ambitious set of financial incentives. Ultrasound exams for non-medical purposes have been illegal since 1994, but only in recent months has there been a major crackdown on the tests, which contribute to what are known here as "selective abortions." The campaign includes an education initiative, "Care for Girls," to promote the value of both sexes.
Jing Lingli, a pregnant mother from Beijing who holds an American green card, visited a neighborhood clinic here last month, for example. She popped in for a brief checkup before going back to the United States. When she unwittingly asked the gender of the child, the answer came back, "Sorry, we can't tell you."
If there is an O'Henry twist to pop singer Na's story, it is that she and her boyfriend let slip that they prefer - a girl baby. That preference is rapidly becoming less unusual in large cities where education levels are higher. Yet ordinary Chinese also take another lesson from the Na brouhaha: how easy it is to obtain an illegal ultrasound test.
Blame for easy choiceACCESS TO? of "selective abortion" is being ascribed to loose hospital management and bribes. Zhang Weiqing, director of China's state family planning and population commission, criticized the practice of clandestine ultrasound tests. "They'll do whatever you ask, for money," Mr. Zhang said on national TV in August, speaking of some medical staff.
Given China's long history, the new gender imbalance is something recent. Chinese census figures show that in the 1950s and 1960s, boy-girl birth ratios were relatively stable and normal. Yet by 1982, boy births had climbed to 108, and they have continued to rise abnormally ever since: They hit 112 to 100 in 1990, and then rose to 116 boys per 100 girls, in 1995.
The new Chinese target for the year 2010 is to reduce the imbalance to 107 to 100.
The one-child policy is often overlooked in Chinese rural areas where tradition is strong, and so is the desire for sons who can do heavy labor.
Studies infer that the practice of selective abortions among families having second and third children run far higher. For second children the ratios are roughly 151 to 100, and about 159 to 100 for a third child.
Over the past year, China has experimented with a program in rural areas of 13 provinces that rewards aging parents who participate loyally in the "one child" policy or who have no son. Parents over age 60 who have no son, or just one child, or two daughters, receive 1,200 yuan, or $150, a year. By next year, state media report, the program will be adopted nationwide, though sources for the huge funding involved have not been identified.
At least one new Western scholarly analysis suggests that a dramatic gender imbalance could have negative consequences for China's social health. "Bare Branches," a study by Valerie Hudson of Brigham Young University and Andrea den Boer of the University of Kent, argues that vast differences in gender balances could bring a tinderbox of social tension and even violent disruptions that would have political implications.
It is true, sources say, that in many places outside urban areas in China, not having a wife is a source to men of personal shame and anger. The authors suggest that vast numbers of men without strong family ties are potential sources of gang activity and violent crime.
A number of Chinese scholars have pooh-poohed the idea of social instability as a result of a potential "bachelor nation." The question of too many bachelors in China got official sanction on Internet sites this summer and was discussed. One participant felt the scarcity of women would give them far more power in Chinese society.
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Review: Rock & Roll Sushi
Don’t let the name fool you. Rock & Roll Sushi, a 12-year-old sushi restaurant off Preston Road, is much more Jonas Brothers than Ozzy Osbourne—in a good way. On a recent night, a Park Cities mom and two squirmy toddlers dined on sushi at the circular bar, and multi-generational families dominated most other tables. Our server was quite friendly (none of that sour rocker attitude), and conversation lulled when she dropped off a small wooden hammock filled with lightly fried tempura vegetables. With a hit of salt, they would have been perfect, but the large shishito peppers topped with fat salt crystals more than made up for it. Soft pork dumplings were gone in a flash, and, soon, plates of salmon, yellowtail, eel, and snapper sushi were plunked in front of us. (This would have been a good moment to pick up those white towels used for wiping off our hands. They were never removed.)
The salmon was so soft it practically melted in our mouths, a fatty, fresh treat. Pressed sushi—a first for some of us—was dropped off next, and it was a hit. Rice, spicy tuna, and crab mix were piled high and sliced like thick pieces of creamy and cold layer cake, with just a hint of heat. Orange quarters came nestled in orange-peel bowls, and the fried brownie was reminiscent of State Fair food, too over the top for more than one bite. But with “Panama” playing on the radio, we were finally able to channel our inner rockers for one quick headbang.
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As both an art and a science, surgery is the branch of medicine that encompasses preoperative preparation, intraoperative judgment and management and postoperative care of clients. The art of surgery involves the attitude of the entire surgical team. This attitude should be one of compassion, concern and empathy for the patient combined with the latest advancements in surgery as demonstrated by the superb skill of our doctors. Dedication to the welfare and safety of the patient is shown through scientific knowledge and individualized nursing care:
The Pre-Admission Testing and Surgical Services Preparation and Holding unit provide age and clinically appropriate patient care services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. The care ranges from preoperative preparation and teaching to preoperative assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of the care provided. Nurses demonstrate the understanding of both the cognitive and psycho-social developmental stages through the lifespan for appropriate intervention. The department is committed to insuring effective communication for all patients and family members including those who are hearing impaired or non English speaking.
The Pre-Admission Testing unit initiates patient charts by completing a pre-anesthesia evaluation of incoming patients via telephone conversations and provides pre-operative education to the patients during this interview. Information such as laboratory values, radiology reports, electrocardiograms, consults and history and physical exams are obtained and shared with the Anesthesia Department for review. In addition, Fauquier Health's Pre-Admission Testing unit coordinates with the Physical Therapy department to conduct an informative, interactive class here at the hospital for those patients and primary caregivers anticipating total joint replacement.
The Surgical Services Preparation and Holding unit reviews all charts prior to the patient’s arrival to Fauquier Surgical Services. Patients are assessed, prepared for surgery and provided reassurance. Registered nurses exhibit leadership abilities by utilizing priority setting, decision making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal and communication skills within the department, facility and community are demonstrated.
The Fauquier surgical services suite consists of five fully functioning operating rooms with sophisticated diagnostic and imaging equipment. Specialty surgery includes cardiology, ENT, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology. Orthopedics includes spine, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology and vascular surgery. Our facility continues to attract more diverse specialties including a retinal surgeon. Our surgeons very willingly share their knowledge with the entire surgical team. Together we incorporate the very latest advances in medical care with our core values of compassion and partnership.
The Operating Room arena consists of many members all working as a team: surgeons, registered nurses and surgical technicians alongside anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nursing assistants and materials management personnel. They all incorporate the nursing process using assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the individual care given to our clients. The patient’s safety and welfare are entrusted to the operating room personnel from the moment of arrival in the perioperative suite until departure and transfer to another professional health care team member in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Building on information obtained from the Pre-Admission Testing and Prep and Hold units, the operating room nurses develop a plan of care during the intraoperative phase and carry out the plan with skill, safety, efficiency and effectiveness including interventions that assist the patient in a conscious or unconscious state.
In addition, operating room team members participate in patient and family teaching, create and maintain a sterile field, provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs, perform surgical counts, administer medications as prescribed, physiologically monitor the patient during the surgical procedure, monitor and control the environment and respect and maintain the patient’s rights and dignity at all times. Working in conjunction with the surgeon, team members insure that the very best care is given to the client entrusted to us during this often stressful time of life.
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Outpatient Recovery (OPR) are the final destinations for the surgical patient. Here the patient receives immediate post-anesthesia care until discharge home or admission to an inpatient unit. Pediatric, adult and geriatric populations receive highly skilled nursing care which includes constant monitoring of cardio-pulmonary function, level of consciousness, pain level, nausea and surgical site assessment.
The PACU registered nurse insures patient safety by recognizing and immediately treating physiological and psychological abnormalities. Again the nursing process is applied, building on information obtained during the preoperative and intraoperative phases of care.
After recovering from the effects of anesthesia, the patient is transferred to the OPR or admission to an inpatient unit. In OPR, the patient is given more time to recover. Fluids are initiated, and the patient is medicated for pain and nausea if needed. Extensive patient and family education is done in preparation for discharge. The goal of post-anesthesia care is to assist the patient in returning to a safe physiological and psychological level after having undergone a surgical procedure.
Within 24 to 48 hours after a surgical procedure, the patient is interviewed via telephone to evaluate the plan of care and expected outcomes. The evaluation completes the perioperative nursing process. The cooperative effort of and input from all personnel involved with the patient’s surgical experience are necessary to make recovery successful. Improving the care given to our clients is an ever-evolving goal. | <urn:uuid:c214bb79-5a8d-49bc-a0e4-84f5004d52fd> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.fauquierhealth.org/services-surgical | 2013-06-18T23:32:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.936231 | 1,081 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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Carer to skydive for Alzheimer's charity
1:19pm Monday 21st January 2013 in News
A CARER is taking to the sky to raise money for charity.
Lucy Scrivener will skydive from 10,000ft to raise cash for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The St Alban's Road resident, 19, was inspired to do the jump after hearing an inspirational talk by Angela Rippon.
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Aizome (Indigo Dyeing) in JapanThe study of indigo dyeing and of Japanese textiles and clothing has been gaining in importance over the past twenty years. Silk kimonos with their colourful designs and elaborate embroidery have long been the focus of art studies and much was written during the 1970s and 1980s. Less has been written about clothing and textiles from an anthropological or sociological viewpoint.
Indigo dyeing (aizome) has been a focus of study recently as an example of folk art and interest in natural fibres and textiles in clothing has been instrumental in the establishment of companies exporting such textiles to the world.
Since ancient times, indigo has been used as a dye in many places in the world. The earliest example of Japanese indigo dyed fabric is in the Nara temple Hôryûji and dates from about 620 AD.
Indigo dyed material was restricted to use in clothing for the aristocracy during the Nara period (710-794), but with the advent of vat dyeing it became accessible to common people. Now, ironically, it often colours the material used in workers' clothes.
The earliest known method of making indigo was crushing the leaves of tadeai - Polygonum tinctorium Lour - in water and straining the liquid. This makes a pale blue colour. In vat dyeing, the leaves are fermented and pounded into a paste, to which water, lime and starch are added. This results in the ability to dye greater quantities, to create more shades of blue and to extend the dyeing season.
The introduction of synthetic dyes in the 20th century all but finished the indigo industry. Some traditional dye houses still exist, but many mix true indigo with synthetic colours.
A selection of aizome fabrics include examples of weaving and dyeing techniques:
- Shibori: (literally to squeeze or wring) designs are created when the fabric is pinched, folded, gathered, knotted, tied or pleated, and then tied tightly with string to prevent the dye from soaking into the design.
- Rôzome: wax-resist and tsutsugaki: paste-resist, is where the wax or paste is applied and, after dyeing, the cloth is soaked in water to remove the wax/paste and reveal the design. This is similar to Indonesian batik.
- Kasuri: this method of preparing thread for weaving travelled from India to Indonesia (where it is called ikat) and the South Pacific and reached Japan through either Okinawa or China. Kasuri is created by first resist-dyeing the yarn by binding in certain areas dictated by the desired design, then immersing it in the dye. When the bindings are removed, the white 'splashed' design areas are revealed and the yarn may be woven into fabric.
Aizome Related Web Sites
http://www.kippo.or.jp/culture/water/tour/awa_e.htm Describes the importance of water in creating the dye itself and in the dyeing process. A brief description of the dyeing process is given. (In English)
http://www.siz-sba.or.jp/takuminokai/aizome/index.htm The home page of a Shizuoka aizome workshop, Masuda Aizen Kôbô. Shows their products and offers information about purchasing, learning to dye, and exhibitions. (In Japanese, some English)
http://www.straw.com/sig/dyehist.html A site detailing the history of dyeing from 2600 BC. Written by prominent quilter/dyer Susan C. Druding. (In English)
http://www.textilemuseum.org/ Home page of The Textile Museum in Washington DC, USA. (In English)
- ai: indigo
- aizome: indigo dyeing
- chaya-zome: paste-resist and indigo pattern dyeing
- Hiroshige: artist ( 1797-1856)
- kasuri: fabric created from pre-dyed thread
- katabira: unlined Summer kimono
- Katsukawa Shunsho: artist (1726-1792)
- kosode: short-sleeved kimono
- kurumegasuri: kasuri fabric from Kurume, Fukuoka
- ramie: (English) fine linen cloth
- shibori: textured tie-dyeing
- some [someru]: [to] dye, often ~zome[ru] in compounds
- ukiyoe: lit. 'pictures of the floating world'; a genre of woodblock print
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A full range of services and treatments purposefully aimed at keeping your mouth healthy and happyOur Services
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We are a friendly dental practice in Lindley, Huddersfield that offers the highest standards in cosmetic and preventative dentistry. We can help you to enjoy the confidence that comes of having a healthy, attractive smile now and throughout your lifetime.
Our approachable dental professionals will go out of their way to make even the most nervous patients feel comfortable and relaxed. As participants in the Denplan Quality programme, we practice in line with the latest recommendations and are committed to ever-improving standards in dentistry.
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Four roll plate bending rolls are considered as the most versatile, precise and easy to use plate roll.
The rear lateral roll, opposite to the feeding side, can be used as a back gauge for immediate plate squaring, resulting in very easy plate alignment and “one man operation”.
After the plate is squared, it is always securely clamped between the top and bottom central pinch rolls, therefore prebending and rolling operations are safe and precise without the risk of the plate slipping.
The pre bending operation does not require the plate to tilt below the feeding level (as with traditional 3 roll machines), therefore horizontal motori-zed roller tables can be used to further improve the Introduction of the plate between the rolls.
The cylinder can be rolled to the diameter needed, immediately after the pre bending of the leading edge. This means that the machine needs less valuable workshop space, as an area for plate feeding is on one side of the machine only. ( See diag. at top of this page.)
The bending of the trailing edge is carried out after the cylinder is rolled. Basically, cylinders can be rolled in one pass, in one direction.
Cone rolling is much easier, the side rolls are tilted to determine the cone angle and the central lower roll can also be tilted to clamp and drive the plate.
Because of the guaranteed clamping and driving of the plate during all the phases of the rolling process, The four roll machine is the only plate rolling technology that can be controlled effectively through NC and CNC systems.
The perfect machine for plate up to 6 ins thickness.
• Linear Slides for roll movement (RGS)
• 4 Bearings supporting bending rolls (MCS)
• Ultra-wide bearing housings (WHS)
• Electronic Balancing System (EPS)
• Rolls surface polished
• Hydraulically tilt able top roll
• Control console movable on wheels
• Permanent Lubrification system
• Hydraulic protection from overloads
• Safety Guard cable around the machine
• Machine CE certified for its safety
• Induction hardened rolls
• Digital readouts for roll positioning
• Cone bending attachment
• Automated loading and unloading systems
• Motorizes roller feed tables
• Automatic ejector
• Side and Top plate supports
• Numerical Controls for rolling automation
• Machines designed for rolling hot plates
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'She's a happy and well-adjusted child': Suri is 'coping well' after Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's split
By Sarah Bull
She's been spending her time between her mother Katie Holmes and father Tom Cruise following the pair's shocking split earlier this year.
And yesterday it was Suri Cruise's turn to spend some time with her mum, as the pair were seen arriving at New York's Chelsea Piers ahead of the little girl's gymnastics class.
Suri looked cute in a turquoise
striped dress and pink flip flops, with her long brown hair tied back in
a ponytail, while Katie went for more autumnal-looking outfit in a
patterned shirt, jeans and her favourite brown ankle boots.
Mother and daughter day: Katie Holmes yesterday took daughter Suri to her gymnastics class at New York's Chelsea Piers
Different styles: While Suri wore a summery turquoise dress, Katie went for a more autumnal look in a patterned shirt, jeans and boots
The mother and daughter came out amid reports that six-year-old Suri is 'adjusting well' to her parents' impending divorce.
Katie and Tom have been sharing
custody of their daughter, with the little girl having spent time with
Tom at Disney World and Katie in New York in recent weeks.
A source told RadarOnline.com: 'Both Katie and Tom have really gone out of their way to make sure the transition between both households is as easy and normal as possible for Suri,
'Tom and Katie aren’t fighting with each other because they haven’t seen each other and so Suri has been protected from any uncomfortable situations. And both have agreed to not say anything derogatory about the other.'
My little Olympian! Perhaps Katie is hoping that Suri's interest in gymnastics will develop into a more serious love of the sport, in the wake of the US success in the discipline at the London Olympics
However, the website also claimed that the reason Suri is coping so well is because her life in the wake of the split is not that different from the way she lived before the announcement.
The source continued: 'Suri is used to her dad being away filming and not spending every
single day with him.
'She loves the daddy daughter time they get together and loves the trips so this isn’t a new thing for her. She always spent time with him either on set or at home and even on vacation so she’s really adjusted well.'
Left out in the cold: Katie's bodyguard was yesterday evicted from her building after apparently being told by Building Management that he could not sit in the lobby while on duty
What do you mean, I can't go back in? The bodyguard looked angry as he made a phone call following the alleged eviction
Meanwhile, as Katie and Suri attended gymnastics, the actress' bodyguard was left out in the cold quite literally as he was evicted from her building.
According to reports, the bearded bodyguard was told by Building Management that he was not allowed to sit in the lobby of the building while he is on duty.
The man was then forced to hang
around in front of the building, before he was seen sitting in the pizza
restaurant across the street.
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Just when you thought things couldn’t get worst between disgruntled New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and commissioner Roger Goodell, a photo of this caliber goes viral on Twitter. Apparently there is a restaurant called Brother Jimmy’s BBQ in Miami, part owned by Vilma, that is refusing service to Goodell.
Goodell suspended Vilma for the entire 2012 season based on evidence of his role in the Saints’ bounty scandal. The worst news that broke from that story was Vilma allegedly offering $10,000 to any player that took Brett Favre out of the 2009 NFC Championship game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The NFL spent several months uncovering evidence and they determined Vilma was at the center of this bounty program run by then defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
Vilma has vehemently denied any involvement in such actions, and not only did he file an appeal for his suspension, but he has sued commissioner Goodell for “false statements,” accusing Goodell of slander and libel for public remarks made when he announced Vilma’s suspension.
“Commissioner Goodell opted to enter into the public arena rather than proceed appropriately and deliberately within the confines of the NFL process,” Vilma’s attorney, Peter Ginsberg said back in May when they filed the lawsuit. “In doing that, he made a series of horrific and false accusations about Jonathan. The commissioner, having wandered into the public arena, is now being asked to answer for the damage he’s done in making those erroneous accusations.”
Vilma and his attorney have asked for the evidence against him to be released, and so far the NFL has not complied. This could be a long, drawn out case that may never get resolved.
Hell, if it continues to have stuff like this story go viral, we’re all for it.
Jeff is an NFL Featured Columnist for RantSports.com. He contributes mainly to the New York Giants and NFL Rumors pages. He also will occasionally touch on the NBA and humorous videos involving all sports.
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In a nutshell, the BSP has the most amazing studio in the county, probably the whole state of Carolina! and when you look up from the wheel after making a board of beautiful pots, the view of the mountains might take your breath away.
Here's the skinny from the BSP:
Barking Spider Pottery is looking for a house-and-studio sitter for one month starting around March 10, 2013. We are located one mile from Penland School of Crafts and offer the opportunity to do your own work in clay or other media in our studio while you enjoy the companionship of our dog and our cat and interact with the Penland community. | <urn:uuid:9c18ace8-29d6-453c-b1cf-941d288cc3b5> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.sawdustanddirt.com/2013/02/opportunity-knocking.html | 2013-06-18T23:06:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964581 | 138 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
by the Texas Natural Gas Now Team
Kudos to two Texas universities – The University of Houston Downtown and Texas A&M University – for earning Scholastic Achievement Awards and the opportunity to present their final presentations for ANGA¹s Collegiate Energy Challenge in Washington, D.C.!
The Collegiate Energy Challenge, a collaboration of ANGA and EdVentures Partners, is a nationwide contest allowing college students to create an integrated marketing campaign that will help educate and engage younger generations about the natural gas industry and the many benefits it provides the U.S. Each of the participating student teams was given a $3,000 budget and was responsible for the research, creation, and implementation of a campaign on their campus.
Stefanie Munoz, the advertising guru on The University of Houston Downtown team, really enjoyed the project as it provided “experience working as a team and for a client with an expectation that you would execute and deliver a great final product.”
The University of Houston Downtown's team, known as the “Lone Star Energy Group,” found that while much of their generation had some familiarity with natural gas and its use, nearly 40 percent of the sample population was unaware of this domestic resource’s many benefits. The University of Houston Downtown found the best way to reach their community and generation was through social media and word-of-mouth from friends. After launching the campaign, the team was able to successfully educate their community about natural gas, and their peers were interested in learning more about domestic jobs, utilizing domestic energy sources and a cleaner fuel source.
Texas A&M’s team was encouraged throughout the whole campaign – from the initial research stages to actually getting to implement the campaign on their campus. Located in Texas where natural gas and oil development is nothing new – the team went into the project with the expectation that their peers had some knowledge or awareness of natural gas. The team quickly found out while many had heard about natural gas, the understanding of the process and benefits were lacking, which rooted their campaign in educating their peers.
“Dr. Steven Holditch, a professor at Texas A&M, came to speak at our event and walked through the entire process and all the benefits,” said Katelyn Duecker, Texas A&M team member. “All the attendees were really impressed and it even spurred an interest in working in the natural gas industry.”
Robert Calvin, the team's research lead, noted that “the community responded to the tangible benefits, such as the environmental statics and economic benefits.”
All of the teams agreed that as their individual communities learned more about natural gas, more people embraced and supported natural gas development.
Other participants included Middle Tennessee State University, Georgia State University, West Virginia University, and Case Western Reserve University. Congratulations to all the participants for a job well done!
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Chris Cruz Dean Petrella Anthony Marotti
The Complaints are a modern rock band led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Dean Petrella, with bassist Chris Cruz, and drummer Anthony Marotti. The band is based out of Providence RI and they primarily tour the east coast. Their fans have coined the famous description of the band’s sound as “a singer songwriter, retro-throw back, yet modern rock sound with a sexy-funky feel”. You might want to read that again!
2013 is lining up to be another great year for the band. After much commercial success of their 3rd full length album (Sunday Morning Radio), and the 2012 single Trade Up, the boys have stepped it up another notch once again! They spent some time in LA with the legendary Chris Lord-Alge, where they mixed their latest single South Side Suicide. The song is scheduled for release in early 2013. The band is also currently writing material for various soundtracks and continue to perform close to 200 shows a year.
The Complaints have recently shared the stage with Sugar Ray, Young the Giant, Collective Soul, 3 Doors Down, Train, Nickleback, Guster, Candlebox, The Tubes, 10,000 Maniacs, Dave Davies of The Kinks and many other national acts.
The Complaints have won awards numerous awards for their songwriting and performances, including Album of the year in the Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll for their debut CD Fear. Songs from all (3) of their albums have been featured on the MTV and have been in heavy rotation on college and AAA radio stations across the country. They have recently also won best male vocalist and band of the year awards in New England's Motif Magazine (2011).
This band exhibit's the truest sense of the word Indie artist. They continue to be one of the most successful independent artists on the national scene.
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The Door in the Floor explores the complexities of love in its brightest, most mysterious, and darkest corners. The Door in the Floor is directed by Tod Williams, whose screenplay is adapted from John Irving’s best-selling novel A Widow for One Year. Set in the beach community of East Hampton, New York, the film chronicles one pivotal summer in the lives of famous children’s books author Ted Cole (Jeff Bridges) and his beautiful wife Marion (Kim Basinger). Their once-great marriage has been strained by tragedy. The Coles lovingly parent their surviving child, bright 4-year-old Ruth (Elle Fanning), who takes everything in stride as perhaps only a child can. But Marion’s equation of love with loss, coupled with Ted’s infidelities, points towards a much-needed change in the relationship. That may come in the form of Eddie O’Hare (Jon Foster), the young man Ted hires to work as his summer assistant – and, Ted hopes, the catalyst to invigorate the Coles’ bond of marriage.
Eddie idolizes Ted, but Ted’s erratic work habits soon leave Eddie to his own devices. Marion becomes an object of desire for Eddie, rekindling in her some surprising emotions as a mother and as a woman.To Eddie’s surprise and delight, his yearning is potently reciprocated.
As he becomes passionately entwined with the seemingly fragile yet increasingly bold Marion, Eddie comes to realize that, similarly, Ted’s surface fecklessness hides something deeper within. As the summer draws to a close, Marion and Ted must make difficult decisions about the future of their family.
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Rabbi Halpern released
Rabbi Chaim Halpern and three other Orthodox men who were arrested in Barnet on Wednesday morning were released by police on Friday.
They have been bailed to return in March pending further inquiries.
Rabbi Halpern, of the Divrei Chaim Synagogue in Golders Green, was arrested in connection with investigations into alleged sexual assault and perverting the course of justice. The other three were questioned on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with his arrest. | <urn:uuid:9cd1fa11-1b8b-4c65-9898-c67226ab7591> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/102754/rabbi-halpern-released | 2013-06-18T23:11:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368707436332/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516123036-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.988068 | 110 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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Roses and a flag rest on a fence left by family members of the victims of United Flight 93, Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in Shanksville, Pa., as construction equipment sets idle in the background.
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GREENSBORO, NC (AP) -- John Edwards' defense team has rested their case without the former presidential candidate or his mistress taking the witness stand.
Edwards' defense team rested Wednesday morning.
Some court watchers had expected the former U.S. senator and trial lawyer to testify in his own defense. The move signals the defense believes it has already proven its case.
Putting Edwards on the stand would have exposed him to withering cross-examination about his past lies and personal failings.
Edwards has pleaded not guilty to six counts of campaign finance violations. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
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Common Names in English:
Giant Trillium, Giant White Wakerobin, Sessile Trillium, White Toadshade
; rhizomes subterranean
, horizontal or semierect, monopodial, unbranched or weakly branched, elongated to thick and fleshy
, compressed-shortened, distal end tapered to point
, apex bearing large terminal
cataphylls, and contractile, adventitious, ringed roots
. Scapes arising from terminal bud or axil of adjacent
(subterranean in T. petiolatum), erect
, straight (decumbent
, S-shaped in T. decumbens and T. reliquum). Bracts on mature
in whorl of 3, uniformly green or mottled
or sessile, venation
palmate-reticulate, with 3-5 major veins, ovate
. Inflorescences terminal, 1-flowered. Flowers: some totally to partially syncarpous
or sessile; sepals persistent
, 3, distinct
, green, maroon, or with maroon markings, foliaceous, oblong
, ovate, or lanceolate, alternating with bracts; petals shriveling after anthesis
, typically 3, erect, spreading
, or recurved, distinct, red, purple, pink, white, yellow, green, or combination
of these, ovate or obovate to linear
, sometimes clawed; stamens 6, alternating in 2 whorls of 3, erect, incurved
, or divergent; filaments
mostly short, basally expanded; anthers
2-locular, ± equaling or longer
than filaments, dehiscence extrorse
, or introrse
flat between (or in some species extending beyond) anther sacs
; ovary superior, proximal
portion 3-locular, 3- or 6-lobed, some axile
, some parietal
or a combination of both, distal portion forming stigmas; stigmas often persistent, 3, spreading, twisted, or erect, sometimes connate
, sessile or with very short style, linear to subulate
. Fruits capsular
, fleshy with obscure
sutures, not or rarely dehiscent
along sutures, each shed as unit
through abscission of thin-walled cells
. Seeds many, elliptic
, 2-4 mm, bearing white or yellowish, large, oily, myrmecochorous elaiosome (aril). x
= 5. 2n = 10 in all American species recorded.
Species 43: North America, Asia.
Trillium is traditionally divided into two subgenera , which overlap in some characters. Botanists consider subg. Trillium to be the more primitive group, because the genera considered closest to Trillium all have pedicellate flowers, as does subg. Trillium, except for one variety of T. pusillum that bears sessile to only barely pedicillate flowers.
There is not yet agreement among taxonomists about the relationships among the species within the genus. Certain ones, such as Trillium recurvatum and T. lancifolium, clearly are closely related, but the interrelationships of many others are not obvious. In the absence of definitive studies, the species are listed here alphabetically within subgenera. Several species of Trillium contain sapogenins that have been used medicinally as astringents, coagulants , expectorants , and uterine stimulants, hence the common names birthwort and Indian balm, and T. erectum, T. grandiflorum, and possibly other species have been utilized commercially as beth root (W. B . Zomlefer 1996). Fruits, seeds, and rhizomes of trilliums are generally considered to be poisonous. Deer, however, feed voraciously on T. grandiflorum plants, especially in early spring . Gardeners and wildflower enthusiasts, over most of the temperate zones of the world, consider trilliums to be among the most beautiful of wildflowers. Species of Trillium exhibit few and obscure structural differences, making key construction difficult (J. D. Freeman 1975).
Species Trillium albidum
Rhizomes horizontal, ± erect , brown, superficially bulblike, short, thick, not brittle. Scapes often several from same rhizome terminus, round in cross section , 2.2-5.8 dm, stout. Bracts held well above ground , sessile; blade weakly mottled with scattered , darker green spots, mottling often fading later in season , broadly ovate , 10-20 × 12-15 cm, not glossy, base rounded , apex obtuse . Flower borne directly upon bracts, erect, fragrance roselike; sepals conspicuous , spreading , displayed above bracts, pale green, lanceolate, 30-65 × 12-15 mm, margins entire, apex acute; petals long-lasting, usually erect or slightly spreading, ± connivent, ± concealing stamens and ovary basally, white to creamy white, rarely soft pinkish rose near base, veins prominent but not engraved, not spirally twisted, obovate , more lanceolate in young plants , 4.8-8 × 2.2-3 cm, widest at or just above middle, ± thick-textured, base cuneate, margins entire, ± flat, apex rounded to acute; stamens erect, greenish white, 15-25 mm; filaments whitish green, 3-4 mm, slender; anthers erect, straight, yellow, 11-20 mm, dehiscence latrorse ; connectives straight, extended ca. 1 mm beyond anther sacs , rounded; ovary green or occasionally purple, ovoid , rounded 6-gonal, 6-11 mm; stigmas erect to spreading, distinct , sessile, subulate , 4-7 mm, thin distally. Fruits green or purplish green, fragrance unknown, ovoid to globose , pulpy, juicy. [source]
Flowers: Bloom Period: February, March, April. • Flower Color: near white, white
Size: 12-18" tall.
Moist slopes in rich mixed deciduous-coniferous forests or coniferous stands, brushy thickets on flats, open fields , pastures, and fencerows, dense second-growth coniferous forests, floodplains along streams and larger rivers ; 100--200 m .
Temperature: Cold Hardiness: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. (map)
- Whittaker & Margulis,1978
- Haeckel, 1866
- Cavalier-Smith, 1981
- Sinnott, 1935 ex Cavalier-Smith, 1998
- Vascular Plants
- Kenrick & Crane, 1997
- Brongniart, 1843
- Takhtajan, 1967
- Superorder: Lilianae () - Takhtajan, 1967
- Subclass: Liliidae () - Takhtajan, 1967
- Class: Spermatopsida () - Brongniart, 1843
- Infraphylum: Radiatopses () - Kenrick & Crane, 1997
- Subphylum: Euphyllophytina ()
- Phylum: Tracheophyta () - Sinnott, 1935 ex Cavalier-Smith, 1998 - Vascular Plants
- Subkingdom: Viridaeplantae () - Cavalier-Smith, 1981
- Kingdom: Plantae () - Haeckel, 1866 - Plants
Publishing author : J.D.Freeman Publication : Brittonia 27(1): 48 (1975).
Members of the genus Trillium
ZipcodeZoo has pages for 58 species, subspecies, varieties, forms, and cultivars in this genus:
T. albidum (Giant Trillium) · T. angustipetalum (Narrowpetal Wakerobin) · T. catesbaei (Bashful Wakerobin) · T. cernuum (Nodding Trillium) · T. chloropetalum (Giant Wakerobin) · T. chloropetalum (Torr.) Howell var. chloropetalum (Torr.) T.J.Howell (Giant Wakerobin) · T. chloropetalum giganteum (Giant Wakerobin) · T. chloropetalum var. chloropetalum (Giant Wakerobin) · T. chloropetalum var. giganteum (Giant Wakerobin) · T. cuneatum (Little Sweet Betsy) · T. decipiens (Chattahoochee River Wakerobin) · T. decumbens (Trailing Trillium) · T. discolor (Mottled Wakerobin) · T. erectum (Red Erect Trillium) · T. erectum f. albiflorum (White Erect Trillium) · T. erectum var. japonicum (Stinking Benjamin) · T. flexipes (Bent Trillium) · T. foetidissimum (Mississippi River Wakerobin) · T. gracile (Sabine River Wakerobin) · T. grandiflorum (Great White Trillium) · T. grandiflorum f. polymerum 'Flore Pleno' (Double-Flowered American Wake-Robin) · T. grandiflorum Gothenburg pink strain (Great White Trillium) · T. grandiflorum 'Flore Pleno' (Trillium) · T. kamtschaticum (Trillium) · T. kurabayashi (Wake Robin) · T. kurabayashii (Giant Purple Wakerobin) · T. lancifolium (Lanceleaf Wakerobin) · T. ludovicianum (Louisiana Wakerobin) · T. luteum (Lemon Trillium) · T. maculatum (Spotted Wakerobin) · T. nivale (Dwarf White Wakerobin) · T. ovatum (Pacific Trillium) · T. ovatum oettingeri (Oettinger's Trillium) · T. ovatum 'Roy Elliott' (Western Trillium) · T. parviflorum (Smallflower Wakerobin) · T. persistens (Persistent Trillium) · T. petiolatum (Idaho Trillium) · T. pusillum (Dwarf Wakerobin) · T. pusillum var. ozarkanum (Ozark Wake-Robin) · T. pusillum var. pusillum (Dwarf Wakerobin) · T. pusillum var. virginianum (Virginia Wakerobin) · T. rectum (Stinking Benjamin) · T. recurvatum (Bloody Butcher) · T. reliquum (Confederate Wakerobin) · T. reliquum f. luteum (Relic Trillium) · T. rivale (Brook Wakerobin) · T. rugelii (Ill-Scented Wakerobin) · T. sessile (Common Toad Shade) · T. simile (Jeweled Wake Robin) · T. stamineum (Blue Ridge Wakerobin) · T. sulcatum (Barksdales Trillium) · T. texanum (Texas Trillium) · T. tschonoskii (Tschonoskis Wake Robin) · T. underwoodii (Lonbract Wakerobin) · T. undulatum (Painted Trillium) · T. vaseyi (Sweet Wakerobin) · T. viride (Wood Wakerobin) · T. viridescens (Tapertip Wakerobin)
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- Berg, R. Y. 1958. Seed dispersal, morphology, and phylogeny of Trillium. Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Natkurvidensk. Kl. 1958(1): 1-36.
- Case, F. W. and G. L. Burrows. 1962. The genus Trillium in Michigan: Some problems of distribution and taxonomy. Pap. Michigan Acad. Sci. 47: 180-200.
- Case, F. W. and R. B. Case. 1997. Trilliums. Portland. Gates, R. R. 1917b. A systematic study of the North American genus Trillium, its variability and its relation to Paris and Medeola. Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 4: 43-92.
- Kato, H. et al. 1995. Evolutionary biology of Trillium and related genera (Trilliaceae). 1. Restriction site mapping and variation of chloroplast DNA and its systematic implications. Pl. Spec. Biol. 10: 7-30.
- Kazempour Osaloo, S., F. H. Utech, M. Ohara, and S. Kawano. 1999. Molecular systematics of Trilliaceae I. Phylogenetic analyses of Trillium using matK gene sequences. J. Pl. Res. 112: 35-49.
- Samejima, K. and J. Samejima. 1987. Trillium Genus Illustrated. Sapporo.
- Brands, S.J. (comp.) 1989-present. The Taxonomicon. Universal Taxonomic Services, Zwaag, The Netherlands. Accessed January 9, 2012.
Accessed through GBIF Data Portal December 01, 2007:
- Berkeley Natural History Museums, University and Jepson Herbaria DiGIR provider
- Oregon State University, Vascular Plant Collection
- USDA PLANTS, USDA PLANTS Database
- University of Washington Burke Museum, Vascular Plant Collection - University of Washington Herbarium
- Biodiversity Heritage Library NamebankID: 2662667
- Catalogue of Life Accepted Name Code: Kew-290529
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility Taxonkey: 13754706
- Globally Unique Identifier: urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:542509-1
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 43055
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI) ID: 258287-2
- U.S.D.A. Plant Symbol: TRAL4
- Zipcode Zoo Species Identifier: 64309
- Frederick W. Case Jr. "Trillium". in Flora of North America Vol. 26 Page 51, 54, 56, 90, 91, 97, 101, 110, 113, 150. Oxford University Press. Online at EFloras.org. [back]
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Santa Ana woman stabbed: Charges filed
SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- A 24-year-old man was charged Monday with the murder of his former girlfriend, who was found stabbed to death in a Santa Ana alley.
Luis Antonio Garcia Morales was charged with one felony count of special circumstance murder by lying in wait with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon.
Maria Isabel Cerrillo's body was found around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of N. Laurel Street, about three and half miles from her home. Prosecutors allege Morales arranged to meet the 21-year-old victim in an alleyway, and then stabbed her repeatedly. He was arrested Thursday morning.
Morales's vehicle was located in Garden Grove. He had sold it Wednesday night to a private party, according to police. The vehicle was recovered and impounded by police.
Morales is being held without bail. His arraigned was rescheduled to Dec. 14. If convicted, he faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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[Openmcl-devel] Newest lx86cl64 crashes on newest RedHat
gb at clozure.com
Wed Apr 6 04:38:35 CDT 2011
2.6.18 is several years old (was released in 2006), though it looks
like the particular kernel you're using was built more recently (with
an unknown set of mystery patches.)
That particular symptom seems to have been triggered by some changes in the
Linux kernel that were introduced last summer. The short version is that when
the MAP_GROWSDOWN option was used to map stack pages, the first page in the
returned address range was unmapped. (The mmap system call isn't supposed to
return unmapped pages, but I guess the argument is that since MAP_GROWSDOWN
is a non-standard option mmap's behavior when it's present can be arbitrary.)
We stopped using the MAP_GROWSDOWN option a long time ago (early September 2010).
The two possibilities that come to mind are:
- the lx86cl64 binary that you're using is very old. This can happen if the
file's been locally modified: 'svn update' will refuse to overwrite the
file in that case. You can do:
$ cd ccl
$ svn revert lx86cl64
and if that says that it reverted the file and that fixes the problem, you owe
me US $8.
- MAP_GROWSDOWN isn't being used, but the Linux kernel that you're using returns
an unmapped page anyway. I have not seen this behavior in the kernels
distributed by current Ubuntu or Fedora releases and I don't know how that
behavior would not be a bug in mmap(). This doesn't seem very likely.
The code in question has called MapMemoryForStack(), which in turn calls mmap()
with some standard/portable options. If that returns something other than
MAP_FAILED, the address that mmap() returns is returned to create_stack(), which
then tries to to store the size of the stack in the word at that address. If
you get a bus error at that point, then I can't think of a reason for that besides
those mentioned above.
On Wed, 6 Apr 2011, Paul Meurer wrote:
> The newest (rev. 14705) lx86cl64 crashes on a recent RedHat installation on startup at create_stack().
> Has anybody else seen that, or does it work for somebody with the same versions?
> Here is the RedHat version:
> Linux version 2.6.18-238.5.1.el5 (mockbuild at x86-002.build.bos.redhat.com) (gcc version 4.1.2 20080704 (Red Hat 4.1.2-50)) #1 SMP Mon Feb 21 05:52:39 EST 2011
> And here is the gdb output:
> Revision 14705.
> lisp at gandalf:~/lisp/ccl-1.7> gdb
> GNU gdb (GDB) Red Hat Enterprise Linux (7.0.1-32.el5_6.2)
> Copyright (C) 2009 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
> License GPLv3+: GNU GPL version 3 or later <http://gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html>
> This is free software: you are free to change and redistribute it.
> There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law. Type "show copying"
> and "show warranty" for details.
> This GDB was configured as "x86_64-redhat-linux-gnu".
> For bug reporting instructions, please see:
> (gdb) file lx86cl64
> Reading symbols from /sandisk/home/lisp/lisp/ccl-1.7/lx86cl64...done.
> (gdb) run
> Starting program: /sandisk/home/lisp/lisp/ccl-1.7/lx86cl64
> warning: no loadable sections found in added symbol-file system-supplied DSO at 0x2aaaaaaab000
> [Thread debugging using libthread_db enabled]
> Program received signal SIGBUS, Bus error.
> create_stack (size=<value optimized out>) at ../thread_manager.c:1575
> 1575 *((size_t *)p) = size;
> (gdb) bt
> #0 create_stack (size=<value optimized out>) at ../thread_manager.c:1575
> #1 0x0000000000413ba5 in allocate_lisp_stack (useable=<value optimized out>, softsize=2412544, hardsize=7, softkind=4294967295, hardkind=4294967295, h_p=0x0,
> base_p=0x7fffffffe2d0, softp=0x7fffffffe2c0, hardp=0x7fffffffe2b8) at ../pmcl-kernel.c:226
> #2 0x0000000000413da9 in allocate_lisp_stack_area (stack_type=AREA_VSTACK, usable=0, softsize=102400, hardsize=4096, softkind=4294967295, hardkind=4294967295)
> at ../pmcl-kernel.c:282
> #3 0x000000000041e523 in new_tcr (vstack_size=2301952, tstack_size=262144) at ../thread_manager.c:1341
> #4 0x000000000041395b in main (argc=<value optimized out>, argv=0x300040000000, envp=<value optimized out>, aux=<value optimized out>) at ../pmcl-kernel.c:1907
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You know what. Do not send me an email on a completely different subject after an email I sent you days ago that you chose not to reply to. Do you know what I’m talking about here? Well, it’s getting out of control. Maybe I need to clear this up.
Last Monday, I sent out an email to a group of friends letting them know of this awesome brunch style party happening in our neighborhood. In the email I asked if anyone was interested. No one replied out of five people. Not even a “no, can’t do it”. I’m talking complete ignorance of my email.
Oh, well. It happens all the time to me. I sometimes think that I ask too much or suggest too much or maybe I’m just crazy for thinking of them to do this with. Oh, well is my new motto. Oh, well.
But what kills me is that two people that were on the email have since written to me about other happenings. This makes me do a quizzical face. I wish you could see it. I look at my inbox/computer screen like “huh”.
One person asked me to join her and some other friends for a dinner. It is before the brunch party I suggested, so the timing is much sooner. Like an idiot, I think I was the first to respond with yes.
Another person emailed me asking me about getting together before Cowboy comes back. More confused because this date would happen after the brunch party. Like a fool, I replied yes.
But – what about me?
I want to include this in my replies back to them but then I feel it may come off to baby-like or needy? Or pitiful – like I’m begging for it.
I’ll be the first to admit I do think I’m on email waaaay too much for my own good because I reply faster than anyone else on the recipient list. Am I the only one? Do your emails get ignored or shunned by your friends?
I know what’s going to happen. It always does. The brunch party date will come and go or maybe it’ll come and I’ll go. Then, somehow it will come up in conversation with said invited friends. And their response will be, and I can put $100 on it, “Oh I wish I knew about it” OR “Was that that email you sent out?” It’s inevitable.
What could make the blow a little more acceptable is to know I’m not the only one it is happening to – maybe; just maybe it’s happening to you, too? Oh gosh, I really hope not though. I hope that our society/friends have not come to this complete ignoring of invitations.
Maybe it’s like how no one RSVPs. No matter how many times I’ve heard people complain that no one RSVPs – still no one does it, even the people complaining over it. WHY?
Maybe these people are waiting for something better to come along. I don’t like that one bit and I can tell who is doing and who is not – especially when it comes to eVite. eVite is my friend and my foe.
I just love how eVite lets you know who viewed it and when; and if that person comes back to the eVite days later, eVite updates the stamp with the most recent visit. Loving that. Hating it because it becomes my own personal spy kit. I’m constantly checking in on my invitation. Because. I think if you can read the invite and check out who else is coming; then you can reply – yes, no, maybe so. This tells me you are at least waiting to see who is coming or you are waiting for other appointments – better invites. That’s just wrong.
You don’t want to hang out with me – just hit no or maybe. Don’t stalk the eVite. That’s how I feel my brunch party email is going. It’s being treated like an eVite and that’s completely not fair if you ask me. Not fair to brunch. Maybe these people are waiting to see if someone will reply all back to me. Maybe they are waiting it out to see if better plans come along. Who the F knows.
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Brussels, 21 November 2002
Byrne welcomes Parliament vote on safer rules for feed additives - prohibition of antibiotics as growth promoters confirmed
David Byrne, the Commissioner responsible for Health and Consumer Protection, today welcomed the European Parliament's adoption of the Keppelhoff-Wiechert report on additives for use in animal nutrition. He hailed Parliament's vote as being an important step forward in the European Union's drive to phase out antibiotics and other potentially harmful substances in animal feed. Strengthening rules on the safety of animal feed is one of the cornerstones of the EU's food safety strategy. Banning the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in feed is also vital to efforts to combat anti-microbial resistance (the phenomenon of antibiotic resistant "super bugs"). The Council of Ministers is expected to respond rapidly to Parliament's First Reading and may agree a Common Position on the Regulation as early as the 16-19 December Agriculture Council.
Commenting after the vote Commissioner Byrne said "This is an important step forward in our drive to ban antibiotics being used as growth promoters in animal feed. I very much welcome the priority Parliament has attached to passing this Regulation, and I applaud Mrs. Keppelhoff-Wiechert for her hard work. Crises such as dioxin in chicken and BSE have taught us the inescapable link between the safety of animal feed and human health. I look forward to working with the Council to get this Regulation on the statue books as soon as possible."
Parliament supported the broad lines of the Commission proposal but wished to bring the deadline for phasing out to an earlier date, namely 1 January 2005 instead of 2006.
Towards a total ban on antibiotic growth promoters in feed
The EU has already banned antibiotics used in human medicine from being added to animal feed. The new Regulation will complete this ban on antibiotic growth promoters in feed by prohibiting the use of four drugs not used in human medicine that are still currently allowed on the EU market. These antibiotics are:
The Scientific Steering Committee of the EU has recommended the progressive phasing out of the use of all antibiotics as growth promoters, while preserving animal health. This commitment is part of the Community Strategy to combat the threat to human, animal and plant health posed by anti-microbial resistance which was adopted in June 2001.
According to a study by the European Federation of Animal Health (FEDESA), in 1999 farm animals consumed 4700 tonnes (35%) of all the antibiotics administered in the European Union, while humans consumed 8500 tonnes (65%). Of the antibiotics that were given to animals, 3 900 tonnes (or 29% of the total usage) were administered to help sick animals recover from disease, while 786 tonnes (or 6% of the total usage) were given to farm animals in their feed as growth promoters. The survey estimates that the amount of antibiotics used as growth promoters fell by 50% since 1997, when animals consumed around 1600 tonnes, as feed additives
Background: a new safety formula for feed additives
The Commission's proposal for a Regulation was presented on 25 March 2002 (see IP/02/466). Updating EU rules on animal feed additives is one of the priority actions outlined in the Commission's White Paper on Food Safety. It was a measure specifically promised by Commissioner Byrne during his inauguration hearings in the European Parliament in September 1999. The proposed Regulation represents both a strengthening and a streamlining of the laws on safety evaluation and marketing authorisation of feed additives.
Under the Regulation only additives that have been through an authorisation procedure could be put on the market, used or processed. Authorisations would be for specific animal species and with a maximum dosage allowance. Authorisations of new feed additives would be for a ten year period only. Companies marketing feed additives authorised under existing legislation would have to apply for re-evaluation and re-authorisation within the next seven years. The new rules would require that companies demonstrate the additive's positive effect for the animal (efficacy) and the absence of risk for human health, animal health and the environment (safety). The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) would be responsible for conducting these evaluations.
The Regulation covers all types of additives not just antibiotic growth promoters. These are divided additives into five broad categories:
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) will be established for some feed additives where it proves necessary. A post-monitoring system as well as regular testing of foodstuffs, as is already common practice, would assure that these are observed.
In the case of Coccidiostats - which are feed additives used to treat infections caused by a micro-organism in poultry - stricter measures will be introduced if they were of antibiotic origin. A new dossier for re-evaluation within a four year period will have to be presented and MRLs would be set to avoid risks to human or animal health. As is common practice already, feed additives would need to be clearly labelled.
Key role for EFSA in evaluation procedure
The proposed new procedure for authorising a new feed additive would see the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluating applications from industry. The Authority would, on the basis of residue studies, propose maximum residues levels (MRLs) to be set in the legislation authorising the feed additive to allow proper monitoring of the effects of the additives on human health.
If the additive complied with safety and other requirements, the Commission, within three months of receipt of the EFSA opinion, would propose a draft Regulation authorising the additive for a ten year period and setting maximum residues limits for the active substance in the additive. All authorisations would be renewable for ten-year periods upon application to the EFSA at least one year before the expiry date.
Companies marketing feed additives already authorised under existing legislation would need to notify the EFSA accordingly.
The EFSA would verify the information concerning the current authorisation and inform the Commission. Companies would nonetheless have to submit applications for re-evaluation and re-authorisation within a seven-year period after the entry into force of the Regulation, or one year before the expiry date of the existing authorisation.
Authorisations in certain categories would be linked to an authorisation holder who would be responsible for the implementation of a post-monitoring plan. The authorisation holder would have to communicate to the Authority any new information concerning the safety of the product.
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Originally Posted by trumptman
I paid $450 but that proves my point. Your less expensive and be honest inferior hardware (We aren't talking a Torch or Bold here) needs to pay more for less on service. That is where the money is made up.
I paid $80 for my BB. And it absolutely does have slower hardware, old OS, and fewer apps than the iPhone 4S.
I'm paying the same dollar amount for my plan that you are for yours, yes. But here is the reality: my phone still has features that yours is perfectly capable of having, yet doesn't - at least not by default.
The iPhone still doesn't have the level of customization BBs do for notifications, security, and other features. I didn't realize how much I'd love the "Phone Calls Only" sounds setting until I had a BB.
And ever heard of BlackBerry Bridge? Paired with my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, I get tremendous value from my phone. I can manage my phone's contacts, emails, texts, calendar, and tasks via my PlayBook. I can surf the web on my PlayBook over my inferior phone's data connection - no "hotspot" or "tethering" features needed. I can control my PlayBook from my phone via Bluetooth, which is great for presentations or hooking the tablet up to an HDTV and watching YouTube or Amazon Prime (the PB runs Flash beautifully).
And frankly, I type much faster on a physical keyboard than a touch screen.
Many people like the iPhone's features and are willing to pay more for them.
Some people get an iPhone for the sake of appearance or prestige because it's popular, even if they don't really like it. A co-worker of mine constantly complains about his iPhone. I keep suggesting he get a different phone, but he refuses.
I've witnessed this same phenomenon with politics and government. Our nation has been steadily deteriorating over my three short decades of lifetime. Sure, there have been periods of relative prosperity, but averaged over time there has been a marked decline in the value of the dollar, steady inflation, erosion of civil liberties, and increase in military actions around the world. This has occurred regardless of which political party controls the White House or has a majority in Congress.
People see this decline and complain about it, yet they keep doing what they've done for decades: vote for the "lesser of two evils". They keep rationalizing that at least their guy isn't as bad as the other guy.
Yet when a small, tireless minority stands up and points out "you know...voting for the 'lesser of two evils' is still voting for evil. It's obviously not working, let's try something different." ("why don't you get a different phone?"), they are ignored ("yeah, whatever"), mocked ("pfft, you want me to get a crappy BlackBerry like you, cheapskate?"), marginalized ("what do you know about phones, anyway?"), etc.
Yet the complaints continue, and people scratch their heads wondering why things are the way they are...or just blame it on anyone but themselves.
You want to address how we are going to wake up half a nation of Truman's when we can't get them to elect a third party dog catcher yet?
Simple. Get the media to give equal attention to third party candidates. People don't support third party candidates because they are systematically ignored, demonized, marginalized, etc. by the establishment media - which most people still get their information from.
To quote a line from The Truman Show: "We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented."
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1986 Acura Legend -- Suspension
The performance potential of the Legend required a suspension system that would provide excellent directional stability and control over a wide variety of road surfaces, speeds and conditions. It was designed to provide good road feel and responsiveness as well as high degree of passenger comfort.
The popular MacPherson strut system, despite its attractive simplicity, was not deemed suitable. Instead, a double wishbone system was employed. It has a number of advantages: low shock absorber friction; improved camber control; and a compact design which allows more underhood space and a lower hood line.
In a typical MacPherson strut system, some braking, acceleration and cornering forces are transmitted to the chassis through the shock absorber resulting in high friction. Precise tuning of the shock absorbers in this kind of system, to achieve both optimum ride quality and excellent handling, is very difficult.
With the double wishbone system, however, control is much more precise. Excellent camber control is possible and the shock absorbers, since they're not load-bearing, operate more effectively. The upper arm is angled for proper anti-dive and anti-lift control. For added high speed directional stability, 5.0 mm of static caster trail has been incorporated in the front-end geometry. Toe change is minimized by a high degree of parallelism between the lower control arm and tie rod.
Further, the wide separation of the unequal length arms provides superior load dispersion, and permits the use of compliant bushings to isolate the passenger compartment from noise and road shock. Front suspension travel is 180 mm (7.08 in.).
A great deal of development was done to keep weight of suspension components to a minimum: 4 kg (8.8 lbs.) were saved by using a hollow stabilizer bar; high tensile springs; and forged steering knuckles.
The Legend's independent rear suspension is a Reduced Friction strut (RFS) system that complements the front double wishbone system. A large trailing arm is used to locate each wheel longitudinally and align its toe angle; a lower arm provides lateral location and carries the spring load as well; the damper strut has a low body mounting location. The primary objective was to reduce strut friction, and this was accomplished by locating the outboard pivot point of the lower arm as close as possible to the wheel center plane in order to minimize the outside forces acting on, and creating friction in, the damper struts.
The springs are mounted separately from the damper struts allowing greater inward inclination of the damper without encroaching into the :Luggage area. The added inclination of the strut also contributes to more favorable camber change. Particular attention was given to tuning the rear suspension bushing layout and rates to insure virtually no toe change in response to braking, cornering and road shock forces. Additionally, the Legend is equipped with a 12.5 mm rear stabilizer bar to minimize body roll.
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We're having a baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The tech said he never gives more than a 99% chance, but this was a 99.99% chance of all boy:)
His little feet are beyond perfect:
He decided to show us some somersaults during his hour long show:
Although he really didn't want to show us his profile, I can still tell it's adorable:
And by the end, he had both hands up by his face just like a little boxer. Maybe he's been punching me and not kicking me, after all!
I find it hard to put into words how incredibly happy we are right now. Not just because both Nate and I had gut instincts about us having a son (and the Chinese gender chart and every other predictor out there). But because we got to see our son moving around, beating heart, stretching out, and being....well, so perfectly beautiful that I still can't wipe the smile off my face.
Before the tech told us the gender, I thought I saw a little wiener poking out and glanced over at Nate....who gave me the same knowing look. And then all of a sudden the tech goes, 'And that doesn't look like the cord anymore.' After searching around a little more he said, 'Yep, that is a baby boy if I've ever seen one.' Seeing Nate's face light up, sporting a grin from ear to ear, and hearing him let out a little giggle was one of the best moments I've experienced so far. He's already talking about a miniature Tiger Woods, and coaching little league and.....you guys, he's going to be such a great dad. And now the testosterone levels in our house just got even more out of control! Nate, Henry, baby boy and little old me...holding down the Estrogen fort alone. I think I love it.
Our son (eeek!!) weighs 13 ounces at this point, which is 58%th percentile. His head and heart and spine and cord and lungs all look fabulous (although the tech wasn't really supposed to say either way). My placenta isn't too low, my bladder was insanely full as instructed (I almost peed myself, for real), and I have a real live healthy baby boy in there. It's sinking in and I'm totally in love.
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No Daley cameo in 'Transformers 3,' but that's OK
From the Breaking News Center:
Mayor Richard Daley attended the "Transformers 3" wrap news conference today, and said he won't be troubled by the sight of the city getting trashed by marauding Decepticons.
"I'm gonna be happy. It's a film. You enjoy it," he said.
Daley said he's not troubled by his lack of a cameo in the film, but added that if a 'Mayor Daley' character was part of the script, he would be the only one capable of playing the role.
"They would have to select me, and there's no way," the mayor said.
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The Dziennik Dla Wsystkich, also known as the Everybody’s Daily, was a newspaper published in Buffalo, New York from 1911 through 1957. The paper contains many death notices of local Polish immigrants. The obituaries usually contained the person’s age, place of birth, as well as names of family members.
We are fortunate to have micro-filmed copies of the Dziennik in several libraries in Western New York. The Society has been indexing the obituaries found in the Dziennik and currently has a database of 30,104 surnames. Please be aware that this is an on-going project and not all years have been indexed to date. Years completed in full are 1911-1941, with the exception of three months of 1913 (October-December). If you would like to volunteer to assist with the completion of this project, please visit the contact page.
While many volunteers have been associated with this project over the years, we must acknowledge our member Ed Kornowski for his continual dedication to this database.
We are presently in the process of making it possible for users to search the database directly from our website. For right now, to search the database please contact: email@example.com. There is no fee to search the database. PGSNYS has drafted a reference guide if you need assistance with translating your notice.
For copies of a death notice, please contact us. the charge for members is $3.00 per notice and the charge for non-members if $5.00 per notice. Payment should be made by check or money order and should be mailed, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to: PGSNYS Dziennik, c/o Chuck Pyrak, 12 Grant Road, Snyder, NY 14226..
Live in the Buffalo area? You can avoid the copy fee by looking at microfilmed copies of the Dziennik at the following local facilities:
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U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2009-1137
Quaternary Geologic Framework of the St. Clair River between Michigan and Ontario, Canada
Figure 2. Geologic section at the site of the old railway tunnel under the St. Clair River that was completed in 1891 (modified from Gilbert, 1991). The section was based on 110 cores collected in 1888, spaced 20 ft (about 6 m) apart along the line of the tunnel, and 11 test borings, made 50 ft (about 15 m) south of the tunnel (See fig. 10 for location of section. Vertical scale is elevation above sea level, datum unknown.) Click on figure for larger image. | <urn:uuid:78ab39f6-c764-414c-a4a5-d9f5e202946c> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2009/1137/html/figure2.html | 2013-05-19T10:53:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.915774 | 142 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Twin Cities Marathon 2011 was marathon #8 for me and my 4th time running Twin Cities. I love that I FINALLY don’t have to start a race report off with “Once again, this wasn’t the race that I was hoping for”. This WAS the race that I was hoping for. My performance, both in terms of time and in terms of laying it all out there, left me with a big grin on my face and a very satisfied feeling!
- 3:42:19! (8:30 pace)
- 7 minutes 21 second PR!
- 393 out of 3675 females
- 1674 out of 8530 overall
- 47 of 509 females age 40-44
My training was completely different this time around. For my previous 7 marathons I had followed a plan (low heart rate, Daniels, or Pfitz; with varying peak mileage) and I trained completely on my own – as in 100% of my runs were by myself. This time I trained with a group of fabulous, speedy runners from Chanhassen Life Time Fitness and had an incredibly motivating, inspirational and knowledgeable coach, Coach MB. I am 100% convinced that the training I had for this marathon is why I had such a fabulous race.
My race strategy:
My goal was around a 3:37, which would mean about an 8:11 pace (since TCM always measures long for me, about 26.55). I had planned on about 8:20 pace to 10k, 8:10 pace to the HM point, 8:05 pace til mile 20, hanging on for the hills through 23, then kicking it in sub-8:00 to get me to 3:37. Obviously based on my time, things didn’t go as planned, but ended up good anyway!
Those of you who have been following my blog for awhile know that I have major sleep issues, which usually leave me tossing and turning the night before a race. I get SO excited and/or worked up about the race that my mind won’t shut off. Well, this time I took an epsom bath and started reading a book about 7:30 p.m. and by 8:30 I was SO tired that I decided to try going to sleep. I fell asleep instantly! Woke up every couple of hours, but was able to fall right back asleep. Alarm went off at 4:00 a.m. and was SO happy to feel rested and have had 7 1/2 hours of sleep (which is about 1 1/2 hours more than I normally get a night!). The first words out of my mouth (to Norah, my dog) when the alarm went off were “RACE DAY! Today is the day, Norah!”
From the moment I woke up I really felt like it was my day. I didn’t just hope it was going to be a good day, I knew it would be!
Probably TMI for you, but by race start time I had gone to the bathroom at least a dozen times and made sure that I was completely good to go and wouldn’t need to stop to pee or with GI issues. This was huge for me because in many of my previous marathons I develop GI issues and NEED a porta potty ASAP. I felt like I would have no GI worries.
Although my training group and my Girls 10 group (who were all running the TC 10 Mile) were all meeting beforehand, I decided to just do my own thing, which included hanging out in
the Dome Mall of America Field and relaxing, numerous bathroom breaks and some light stretching. No warm up. I was going out slow enough in my early miles that I didn’t think any sort of warm up was necessary.
I was in corral 2 because I forgot to submit my time for corral 1 in time. I was a little bummed about this, but made my way right up to the front of corral 2, so all was good. The only bummer about it is then when you cross the finish line the time on the clock is way off from your actual time, which screws up photos and just doesn’t look as cool. I did like that for most of the race I was passing people, instead of being passed like I was when I was in corral 1 in previous years.
The weather felt cold, but it was actually on the warmer side for preferred marathon start. It was about 45 and a tiny bit windy. I did opt for arm warmers with my tank, and throw away gloves, so that I’d be more comfortable in the early miles. It was supposed to heat up to about low/mid 60′s by race end (it got hotter, about 71/72 at race end), so I planned on just rolling them down or throwing them to my family.
My Song of the Day: Black Eyed Peas I’ve Got a Feeling. They played it in the corral and I heard it at least 1/2 a dozen times along the course. I would change the words in my mind and sing “Today’s the day. . . I’ve got a feeling today’s gonna be a good good day.” And it WAS! It pumped me up every time I heard this song along the course!
Miles 1-3.1 (25:29 elapsed time) (8:12 pace avg) (8:25, 8:14, 8:21)
Started off a little faster than I wanted to be. I had to make a conscious effort to slow myself down. I felt good. I was taking in the crowd, gave a shout out to Justice Alan Page playing his tuba at mile 2.75, and was high-fiving little kids when I went by.
The miles were measuring a bit long, so when I would hit my lap button at the marker, it would register actual time slower than the pace I was actually going. I figured it would all balance out in the end, so I wasn’t worried.
Mile 4 – 6.2 (51:09 elapsed time) (8:14 pace avg) (8:10; 8:12; 8:10)
Even though my plan had been to hold an 8:20 pace through 10k, I decided to alter my strategy and pick it up. My rationale: I was feeling good and it was going to rapidly warm up so I wanted to bang out some faster miles than planned because I figured the hills and heat would slow me down and my original strategy to go faster in the later miles wouldn’t work. Good call, I think.
I was still loving the crowd, smiling, enjoying the day. I was very relaxed and just going with the flow.
Mile 7 – 13.1 (1:48:17 elapsed time) (8:16 avg pace) (7:59; 8:17; 8:15; 8:26; 8:16; 8:18; 8:22)
More of the same. Relaxed. Enjoying the crowd. Loving some of the signs (“If Bachman can run, so can you”; ”Behind every great runner is an even better family!” “26.2 because 26.3 is crazy”). Having fun with the little kids. Fueling according to plan.
About mile 12 I started to feel like my breathing was harder than it should be. I started wondering whether I should back off the pace a bit. I did decide to back off a bit and then almost immediately saw Kelli H., one of the girls I was training with who had a very similar time goal as mine, but she started in corral 1. I ran with her for a minute, but she was picking up the speed because she was off pace a bit, so I decided just to keep her in sight for awhile (which made me maintain pace/speed up, instead of backing off like I thought I would). It was VERY motivational to see a familiar face while running. It made me reflect on just how awesome my training group was, how I wanted to hang in there so I could make them proud, and how lucky I was to have found such a great group of runners and friends.
Mile 14-15 (8:46; 8:09)
Miles 14 and 15 were hard for me. I was starting to get tired and lose concentration. I worried a bit that it was feeling harder than it should and that I had SO far to go still. I tried not to think of the miles I had in front of me, but it was hard. I thought of my friend Jen, who hasn’t been able to run in 5 1/2 months and how is recovering from a painful hip surgery. I thought about running for her, because she would give anything to be out there racing hard. I tried to mentally focus because I know Jen is able to do that in tough conditions.
I knew that my mom was planning on coming to mile 15, so I kept concentrating on that. I told myself to stay strong til I saw her at mile 15, then reassess. It was GREAT to see her and a bright pink runnin-from-the-law sign at about mile 15.25. After I saw her I got a new little burst of energy/motivation! Thanks mom!
Mile 16 – 20 (2:46:57 elapsed time) (8:20 pace) (8:30; 8:31; 8:40; 8:42)
I knew I was slower than my original plan on these miles, and they felt harder than I wanted them to, but I wasn’t worried. I wasn’t thinking ahead to needing to make up time or anything like that. I was just taking each mile as they came and working hard at staying focused, relaxed and just moving forward. Usually this part of the marathon is the slowest for me and it seems like it takes FOREVER. This time it went by fairly fast. Thanks, in part, due to the entertainment of Rupert, the Dude In The Suit.
Did anyone see him? HILARIOUS! Dude wore a black business suit and tie, a sweatband in his hair, and his running shoes. He had “Rupert. Dudeinthesuit” in white lettering on his back. The crowd LOVED him and he loved the crowd. He hammed it up every step of the way, pumping up the crowd, responding to their comments, stopping and dancing when we would go by bands, etc. He took my mind off of the work I was putting in. Eventually I went ahead of him (he finished 4:30:xx, so he must have totally hammed it up on Summit).
Somewhere along here was the only time I got really irritated during the whole marathon (though I didn’t let out an F bomb!). There was a lady with a sign that said, “1 in every 100 runners poops their pants. R U that 1?” Now I’m sure she just thought she was funny, but it pissed me off because it made me think about the GI issues that I normally have in marathons. And I worried, for a second, that thinking about the issues would make them come true. So I quickly pushed it out of my mind, but was briefly irritated. (I saw her again at mile 22 and was briefly irritated again). Dumb sign!
Just before the 20 mile timing mat (actually before every timing mat), I gave it a little burst of speed because I thought of all my blog readers, friends and family who were tracking me and I wanted to have my time be better for them! So thank you for tracking me!
Right at mile 20 I saw one of my Girls 10 friends, Sue, who had run the 10 mile. She ran with me for about 1/10th of a mile and encouraged me to stay strong. SO great to see her. Right after that I saw my aunt/godmother Kate. Again, a much needed boost at a time when I needed it. I do remember crossing the 20 mile mat and thinking “Wow. I’m not exhausted. I haven’t hit a wall. I’m ok. I can do this.”
Mile 21-24 (3:22:46 elapsed time) (8:41; 9:06; 8:46; 8:40)
This is the hilly part of the course. What a horrible time for it to come. It’s not terribly steep, but it hurts because of the time it comes in the race and because it is so long and gradual. I literally took each step and each mile at a time. Just kept telling myself to move forward, stay strong and relaxed, shorten my step, etc. I reminded myself that we had trained on these very hills in much hotter conditions and that I could do it. I was pleased with my results!
It was getting much warmer and the sun was getting to me(full sun all day, unless we ran in the shaded spots, which I tried to do and which might account for the course measuring long). After the race when I changed I noticed sun burn in the pattern of my tank!
LOVE rounding the St. Thomas corner and turning on to Summit. So beautiful, so filled with fall colors and so full of wonderful, enthusiastic spectators!
Around mile 23 I was looking for Shep’s parents, but never saw them. I did think about Shep and it DID power me through some parts of the marathon. I thought about his mom and how she would probably give anything to be in my position, where her greatest challenge was feeling tired and sore and having to run 26.2 miles. I thought about what a cute face and positive/innocent attitude Shep has with his cancer and treatment. And I told myself that if Shep and his family can deal with the things they are dealing with, that I could certainly bust out a few more miles.
Right around mile 23 I also saw my training buddy, Kelly H. again. I saw her stop and walk and stretch. I shouted out to her “C’mon Kelly, you’ve got this” as I went by her. I SO wanted her to catch up to me and run with me, because I didn’t want her to be struggling, which I knew she must be. Part of me thought I should stop and run with her and encourage her, because that’s what we all did in training runs. But, coach had also talked with us about the race being individual and I knew that if I slowed I might not ever speed back up, so I just went ahead. Even though she was off the time that she wanted, she ended up with an 8 minute PR!
Mile 24 felt SO hard. I wanted to be going sub-8 but just didn’t have it in me. I was hot and ready to be done. I didn’t look at my overall running time, so didn’t know what I was on pace for. I just gave it everything I had and told myself that was all I could do. People were seeing my name on my bib (in stickers) and shouting “go cindi” and it really really helped me move forward!
Mile 25 – finish (9:03; 8:38; 2:01 – 8:55 pace at end)
This is always my hardest, and best, part of Twin Cities. I’m tired. And emotional. My parents have a condo at about mile 25.25 of the course, on the right hand side of Summit just before the big obnoxious Vikings blow up thing.
Vikings blow up – my parents condo is right before this at mile 25
Passing the mile 25 marker is always THE BEST because I know that my cheering section will be there and that then it is (literally) all downhill from there. They put up AN OBNOXIOUS (in a good way!) amount of signs for me, starting about 1 block from their actual condo.
So I see the bright pink signs and start waving from a distance. And I see my dad with his camera taking pictures.
And I see my mom waving and Meghan and her friend with their hands out ready for me to slap them, and my sister and niece cheering.
I love it! So motivating and encouraging! And it gives me the energy I need to get that last mile done!
I saw the Cathedral and wanted to give it a final speedy burst of energy.
I have to say that the one thing that disappointed me during the race itself was that I wasn’t able to give it the finishing kick that I wanted to. My last .2 miles was at 8:55 pace. I noticeably slowed down. Something felt off on my right thigh on the downhill, like it was going to buckle. So I slowed. I think me and downhills do NOT mix, this is how I felt the entire Evil Mile 17 Downhill at Little Rock Marathon in March. But, I did look at garmin and knew I’d have a monster PR and a BQ that would all but guarantee me a spot for 2013, so I was happy even without a fast finishing kick.
And what a great ending to a perfect race when I saw two of my training buddies (who are running races later this month) volunteering at the finish, so I got to be congratulated by them and wrapped in blankets and handed powerade from them. So fun!
My fueling was perfect. Gu 15 minutes before race and at miles 4.5, 9, 13 (shot blocks), 17.5 and 22. I carried my handheld and filled it up at 3 or 4 water stops, with a Nuun tablet 3 times. Took powerade at about every other stop and drank a few sips of it. I felt like I was properly fueled and had enough energy throughout.
Now, for the part you’ve all been waiting for:
I really really loved this whole training cycle and this whole race!
SO happy that I finally had a race that I was happy with, a PR and a BQ. Very worth all the hard work, sacrifices and effort. And, yes, I’m already looking for a spring marathon! | <urn:uuid:58368361-5cee-46c5-a9a7-7b5cb05a0cf0> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://runninfromthelaw.com/2011/10/03/twin-cities-marathon-2011-race-report-pr-bq/ | 2013-05-19T11:16:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.985525 | 3,852 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
A Nativity Scene was erected in a church yard.
During the night the folks came across this scene. An abandoned dog
was looking for a comfortable, protected place to sleep. He chose
baby Jesus as his comfort. No one had the heart to send him away so
he was there all night.
We should all have the good sense of this dog and curl up in Jesus's lap from time to time.
This is too sweet not to share.
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Imagine gravity was not simply a feature of an organic planet, but a complicated system maintained by a network of large machines. Imagine the Earth was supported by these machines, providing the energy and the subsystem for Earth to function as it does. What would happen as those machines aged? Would they begin to wear down over time? Would they eventually fail? Could they be repaired?
Lucas Bantner never expected to go the route of a novelist. His childhood was filled with the delusions of grandeur so common in children, fantasizing about future lives filled with astronauts and cowboys and bandits and millionaires. His teenaged years were spent locked in his room, growing antisocial while playing bass along to Primus albums. His adult (if you can even call it that) life ranged from a part time job at a full-service gas station to full time work in software development to earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in music.
He is 30 years old, lives in Santa Cruz, CA, and is currently wondering what the hell to do with his life.
Lucas is an author born from insomnia. Rather than lie quietly and wonder why sleep escapes him so, he decided to get up and write down some of those ideas fluttering through his brain. His debut novel, Tourist, was written almost exclusively between the hours of 11PM and 3AM, Pacific Standard (or Daylight) Time. He currently has no plans to change this writing schedule.
During those long summer days, Lucas likes to play soccer and drink hefeweizen. During those cold winter nights, Lucas likes to play hockey and sip single malt scotch. He enjoys math and odd time signatures. He can often be found annoying his housemates with some sort of musical instrument, driving around aimlessly while singing along loudly to whatever music is playing, or breaking young women's (or men's) hearts. | <urn:uuid:a721fa82-45c4-4811-afb4-0827f1e7b071> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.48fourteen.com/users/lucas-bantner | 2013-05-19T10:42:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.981117 | 381 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
PRICE AND PAYMENT
Unless alternative arrangements are made, prices for services are in US $. Price quoted includes transmission to the e-mail address specified in our order confirmation. We are not responsible for your bank’s charges for international transfers. We accept most major credit and debit cards. Failure to pay any invoice in accordance with the foregoing terms or other terms specified in the Contract shall entitle us to suspend further work both on the order and on any other order from you without prejudice to any other right we may have.
We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue accounts 30 days from the date of delivery. A late charge of 3% per month, or any part thereof, will be added for any amounts not paid when due. Amerigo Global may at any time suspend its services if payments are overdue.
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The dates for carrying out the Services are approximate and, unless otherwise expressly stated, no delay shall entitle you to reject any delivery or performance or to repudiate the Contract
We will not be held liable for the consequences of any delay in delivery or performance or failure to deliver or perform if the duration of the delay is not substantial or if the delay or failure is due to late delivery or performance or non-delivery or non-performance by suppliers or subcontractors, shortage of labor, an act of God, fire, inclement or exceptional weather conditions, industrial action, hostilities, governmental order or intervention (whether or not having the force of law), force majeure or any other cause whatever beyond our control or of an unexpected or exceptional nature.
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The Services shall be carried out using reasonable skill and care in accordance with industry standards.
All reasonable skill and care shall be used in selecting translators, proofreaders and other personnel used to produce Goods or perform Services.
The Services shall be fit for the purpose made known to us by you in writing.
No terms, conditions or warranties, whether express or implied, about the quality or fitness for purpose shall be incorporated unless expressly set out in the Contract.
We shall incur no liability to you for innocent or negligent misrepresentation by virtue of any statement made by or on behalf of us prior to the Contract, whether orally or in writing, and you shall not be entitled to rescind the Contract on the grounds of any such
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i) we shall not be liable for loss of profits, business, contracts, revenue, damage to your reputation or goodwill, anticipated savings, and or any other indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever;
ii) our entire liability to you respecting Services shall be limited to damages; and our entire liability to you respecting Services for damages shall not exceed the price paid to us by you under the Contract. | <urn:uuid:34b430b4-840d-458f-9658-ad669cad3956> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.amerigoglobal.com/terms-of-service | 2013-05-19T10:54:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.893965 | 643 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Gingerbread and a Great New Year’s Read
Let’s face it: even if you go out of your way to avoid sugar year-round, it inevitably finds you during the holidays. And why not? Holiday celebrations and special sweets have been linked for ages. The key is to pick a few treats you love and let the rest go (do snowman Peeps and PB-chocolate santas really evoke the holiday spirit? Didn’t think so.). Even better, look for updated versions of the sweets you love that skip the refined sugar, trans fats and bleached flour.
I adore the warm spice of gingerbread, but I think it tastes best when it’s not sticky-sweet and glazed in another layer of sugar. I was thrilled to find a delicious-looking recipe in The Way of the Happy Woman, and after testing several gingerbread recipes last weekend I pronounced this one the absolute winner! It’s gluten and dairy-free, packed with plenty of antioxidant rich cloves, anti-inflammatory ginger, blood sugar-steadying cinnamon and calming nutmeg. The sweetness is limited to agave nectar and molasses and the fat is from quick-metabolizing coconut oil.
Here’s the goods:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour mix
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup agave nectar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond, rice or hemp milk
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg (or place 1 tablespoon chia seeds in a cup, and add 3 tablespoons water. Allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes. ¼ cup hydrated chia seeds equals approximately 1 egg.)
- ½ cup coconut oil, plus more for oiling the pan
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, and mix together well with a wooden spoon. Combine wet ingredients in a bowl, and do the same. Gradually add the wet to the dry, blending with a mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth. Grease a loaf pan with the extra coconut oil, and pour in batter. Bake for about an hour, until risen and firm.
Coconut oil can sometimes be hard to measure (especially at this time of year, when it turns solid. I used organic, fair trade, extra virgin coconut oil baking sticks from Kelapo, and loved them! I also used only half of the black pepper called for, but next time I plan to go for the whole teaspoon. This recipe freezes well, makes a yummy snack and a lovely homemade holiday gift.
If you’re looking for a book that will help you to make time for your needs in a busy world, to appreciate the seasons and to feed your mind, body and spirit, The Way of the Happy Woman by Sarah Avant Stover is just that. It’s my favorite new read. The book’s seasonal approach means that it’s perfect to begin reading at the start of a season (hmm…the winter solstice is in 2 days!) or a new year. I just know that you will look back at the timeless information in this book for seasons, and years, to come. | <urn:uuid:c2c29788-7fa3-486f-b422-865d73612b6a> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.beautyiswellness.com/your-beautiful-life/reading/gingerbread-and-a-great-new-years-read/?erprint | 2013-05-19T11:17:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.910254 | 696 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Lower Your Risk for Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 23.6 million adults and children in the United States – 7.8% of the population – have diabetes. As many as 57 million Americans may be undiagnosed, and 1.6 million new cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 20 each year.
Central DuPage Hospital is encouraging you to familiarize yourself with the risk factors for developing diabetes. Knowledge is the key to both prevention and treatment.
Know the Risks
Who is at risk for type 2 diabetes?
- People over age 45
- People with a family history of diabetes
- People who are overweight
- People who do not exercise regularly
- People with low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides, high blood pressure
- Certain racial and ethnic groups (e.g., Non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and American Indians and Alaska Natives)
- People with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and/or impaired fasting glucose(IFG)
- Women who had gestational diabetes, or who have had a baby weighing nine pounds or more at birth
Prevention Is Possible
Prediabetes – blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes – is a serious medical condition. But it can be treated.
People with prediabetes can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes by making changes in their diet and increasing their level of physical activity. In many cases, it’s even possible to return blood glucose levels to the normal range.
Just 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity, coupled with a 5-10% reduction in body weight, produces a 58% reduction in diabetes. A healthy diet is critical, too. Here are a few tips on making healthful food choices.
- Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Try picking from the rainbow of colors available to maximize variety.
- Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans with meals.
- Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products. Try brown rice with your stir fry or whole wheat spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce.
- Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans) and lentils into your meals.
- Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
- Choose lean meats like cuts of beef and pork that end in "loin" such as pork loin and sirloin. Remove the skin from chicken and turkey.
- Cut back on “junk” foods likes chips and candy.
- Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch your portion sizes.
Join the Fight Against Diabetes
In this fight, knowledge is power. Let’s spread the word about diabetes risks and the simple steps we can all take to prevent onset. For more information, call the Diabetes Center at 630.208.3345, read more at CDH.org or visit www.diabetes.org. | <urn:uuid:77bd6eff-af0d-469d-ad94-e364832cd334> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cdh.org/Medical-Services/Services-A-Z/Diabetes-Education-Services/Diabetes-Awareness.aspx | 2013-05-19T11:09:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.913242 | 626 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Reinhard Bonnke makes many incredible miracle claims but is his claims really true? So called miracle claims are two a penny today, and in fact many of the various cults, witch doctors, psychic surgeons, and New Age healers also make the same kind of miracle claims as Reinhard Bonnke, even an advert in a newspaper promoting a miracle pen had with it a number of 'documented' healings.
Anyhow back to Bonnke as he is different, he claims Biblical
style miracles at his crusades, saying: "When I step on
a platform, often without any touch of mine the blind begin to
see, the deaf to hear, the dumb to speak and the cripples to
" and "Miracles happened as if copied from
the gospels and the book of Acts". The crusade chairman
in Onitsha, Nigeria boosts "We know that when Reinhard Bonnke
comes to preach, we will see the....healing power of God in action".
At Bonnke's crusades he reports "Each [person at the crusade]
was expecting the miracle that would transform their lives; they
looked desperate enough to pursue it - to grab it by force if
necessary....the healing power of God flowed each day as countless
numbers reported evidence of the miraculous". However when
pressed for proof of this 'healing power of God' and the 'biblical
style miracles', there is DEAD SILENCE and no help from his ministry,
in fact they refuse to listen to those who question these claims.
Do Bonnkes miracles line up with the biblical record? do
they match up with the gospels and the book of Acts? NO NOT ONE
BIT! And the claim that people can take miracles by force? Unheard
of in Scripture!
Bonnke boasts that "Locals brought sacks full of witchcraft items to the crusade grounds for burning each night" and John Darku commented "This is the greatest number of witchcraft items we have ever seen. People surrendered their idols by the sack full....we started burning the witchcraft items from the second night of the conference, when Reinhard preached on the Blood of Jesus and took authority over the powers of the enemy. The strongholds in the city were demolished and the people released".
Sadly many of these people are freed from one bondage and caught into another when it was also reported; "Looking at the crowds, it was if fire from heaven had fallen on top of each head and burning hot coals had suddenly been rolled onto the tip of each tongue. The fire seemed intense - almost execruciating - judging by the painful expressions on many faces. The fire caused many people to shake their heads uncontrollably, while speaking non-stop in other tongues". These kind of manfestions are never once found in the minstry of Jesus Christ or the Apostles and are unbiblical in their nature and more at home in the world of the occult.
Why then do so many people follow after the likes of Bonnke? Why such crowds? CFAN say "Miracles? Well, signs and wonders "Anthony Thomas, who wrote and directed the recent TV documentary `Miracles`, believes Bonnke is popular in Africa because he taps into the continents old religious and superstitions. "Bonnke is the `voodoo priest`, casting spells on his enemies and summoning up good and evil spirits as he dances to the beat of the drum," said Thomas'. However again another instance in which Bonnke is out of tune with the Bible as Jesus Christ commanded his servants not to curse their enemies but to "love their enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you".
Jesus Christ warned his believers to TAKE HEED and BEWARE because in the latter times many false prophets, WOLFS IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING doing 'signs and wonders' in His name, claiming to be 'anointed' would arise and deceive MANY. Paul wrote in his epistles "Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no futher for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was."Who were Jannes and Jambres? Two atheists? No magicians in Pharaohs court who could up to a point duplicate the miracles of God with their tricks. The clear answer is that what we see with Bonnke is the same thing only he does it in the name of Jesus.
Bonnke claims to preach the "full gospel", however there is no "full gospel" or "half gospel" only the true gospel which Paul preached..."I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you....wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved....how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures" [1 Cor 15:1-4]. The 'full gospel' that Bonnke preaches is a gospel full of errors, devoid of any real preaching on "sin, righteousness and judgement to come", but filled with fables that are hard to believe and which he most surely has made up? Even what little truth he may present is lost in a sea of error. "Raise your hands and wave to me if you want to receive Jesus Christ," proclaims Bonnke at his crusades. One wonders what Jesus, as those at the crusades hang on Bonnke's every word mesmerised and charmed by the figure on the platform? The truth is this, Bonnke has "another gospel" which is not another and he comes under the curse of Paul in Gal 1:6-10. What do we make then of Bonnke? A false Christ? Yes the edivence proves his healings are false and so is his mesage, a false Christ who is to be rejected and denounced.
The sad truth is that the church has long wearied of sound biblical teaching as the Apostle Paul foretold, turning their ears away from the truth and heaping to themselves teachers like Bonnke who will tell what they want to hear rather that what they need to hear. The only solution is for the church to reject and root out these false teachers like Bonnke whose folly has been manifested, and return the flock back to the truth of Gods word and the true gospel of Christ and Him crucified.
May God Help us!
Jesus Christ warned "An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign" [Matthew 12:38]
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Computer Network Services
Founded in 1990, Computer Network Services is a network support company, dedicated to providing its customers with superior service and solutions. Our experienced staff of network and software engineers each have over 15 years of experience providing businesses with network solutions and services designed for their specific markets. Computer Network Services (CNS) is a full-service computer support organization, providing support for both Microsoft and Novell Netware networks. We provide network design, installation, hardware and software support and user training services.
Based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, we service the New Jersey, and South Eastern Pennsylvania area.
|What makes CNS different from the other computer service companies? In a word, Experience! With over 20 years of experience with PCs, PC Networks and software, CNS can resolve your problems quickly, and efficiently. We will not be sending technicians who will be "learning on the job", or who will leave you with more problems than when they arrived. | <urn:uuid:c331cc58-b925-4d22-92f4-91244f26c3c7> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cnsinc.com/ | 2013-05-19T11:26:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.934959 | 196 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Every day I travel to and from work on the tube.
Every day I see people without manners.
And then I look more carefully at them and I see they’re not really nasty people.
They’re just not thinking.
They’re not aware of what’s happening around them.
In their environment, their context.
A young man is sitting in the seat that’s reserved for the pregnant, the disabled, or the elderly.
He’s listening to his iPod, oblivious to the old lady standing next to him.
He’s not a bad person, he’s just not aware of her.
A young woman is sitting in a seat while her bags occupy the seat next to her.
She’s not a bad person, she’s just oblivious to the people standing, holding onto the straps.
As we try to get off the train, people stand on the platform in front of the doors, blocking our exit.
Oblivious to the fact that they can’t get on unless we got off.
I try to walk up the escalator but there are people standing and talking, occupying the whole width so no one can pass.
They’re not bad people, they’re laughing and chatting.
They’re just oblivious to the fact that the left side is for walking, and the right side for standing still.
Outside the station, I go to cross the road and nearly get run down by a car that turns without indicating.
He’s not a bad person, he just wasn’t thinking.
I cross a street in Soho and nearly get run down by a bike going the wrong way up a one-way street.
None of these people are bad people.
None of them are purposely nasty.
They’re all just not thinking.
They are unaware of what’s going on around them.
Oblivious to anyone or anything, other than what’s going on with them.
Exactly like most advertising.
We’re oblivious to the environment, the context the work has to run in.
The client goes to a media company with a budget.
The media company looks at the numbers and recommends the media.
The client doesn’t question it, he passes it on to the agency.
The agency doesn’t question it, it’s already been decided, so they work to that brief.
The creatives don’t question the brief, they start work.
They look on YouTube for a new technique or they write a vaguely related joke with a pun at the end explaining the link.
The ads are then ‘researched’.
‘Research’ consists of asking people who have never worked in advertising, and know nothing about it, what they think of the work.
How would they make it better?
What they say is never questioned, just acted upon.
And all the while, everyone is just concentrating on their own little part of the job.
It never occurs to anyone to step outside their discipline and look at the environment we have to work in.
To consider the context.
It never occurs to anyone to think, beyond simply reacting.
To do anything but operate on autopilot.
No one means to be stupid or narrow minded.
No one is purposely ignoring what’s going on in the outside world.
We’re just not aware there is a world outside our little world of advertising.
And that for anything to work, we have to consider the context.
We have to be constantly aware of what’s happening in the environment, all around us.
It just never occurs to anyone to be aware of that.
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In China, the state-run press has been attacking Apple non-stop for the past couple of weeks over warranty policies that showed the company’s “unparalleled arrogance.” Apple Stores were fixing broken iPhone returns instead of replacing the devices entirely like they do in the United States. There was also an issue with Apple’s 90-day warranty on replaced parts not matching China’s mandatory one-year warranty policy.
The letter, which was written in Chinese and posted to Apple’s website, said that Tim Cook and the rest of the company have been reflecting on the feedback regarding its warranty policies and apologizes the poor communication that has made customers so angry.
One of the curses of being an innovator is every time you innovate, someone comes along and says they had a patent on it first. Apple knows this dilemma well, and the latest patent infringement claim Cupertino has to defend itself against is in China over Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant.
A communist country pointing the finger at Apple for being tight-lipped?
The Chinese Communist Party is continuing to attack Apple in the press, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. After China Central Television (CCT) ran its big hit piece, the government’s newspaper has also decided to throw dirt on Apple now. The first criticisms revolved around Apple’s product warranty practices, while the second volley of propaganda calls out Apple’s lack of interaction with the Chinese media.
As Apple has become more successful over the last few years, Hon Hai Precision Industry’s (Foxconn) financial fortunes have been more tightly bound to Apple’s than ever before.
If things are going well for Foxconn, then Apple’s probably doing pretty well too, so investors were happy to hear that Foxconn just posted its most profitable quarter ever thanks to improved production efficiency of the iPad and iPhone 5.
There are some people in China that will do almost anything to get their hands on a new Apple product. One guy even sold his kidney. But if you don’t want to sell a body part, Chinese students have decided to accept some truly horrific loan terms just to buy an iPhone.
When Apple launched its new Maps app with iOS 6 last September, one of its headline features, Flyover, only supported a handful of big cities. But the Cupertino company has been hard at work in the background to extend its reach, adding support for additional locations all over the world.
In the past few months, Apple has brought Flyover to an additional 16 cities, plus extended its coverage in 14 of the cities already supported.
Apple hasn’t announced the iPhone 5S yet, but Chinese clone specialist GooPhone has already created a cheap knockoff of it. And it has done a pretty incredible job. As you’ll see in the video below, the “i5S” looks identical to the real thing, and you probably wouldn’t even know it was a clone. That is, until you started using it.
Samsung smartphones outsold those from rivals Apple, Nokia, and Lenovo in China throughout 2012, allowing the Korean company to claim the biggest share of the Chinese smartphone market, according to the latest report from Strategy Analytics.
Nokia had claimed the top spot in 2011, but the Finnish firm has struggled to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy devices this time around, and couldn’t even make its way into the top five. | <urn:uuid:906307d2-3048-403a-9bf1-2f86fea2c6b5> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cultofmac.com/tag/china/page/2/ | 2013-05-19T11:25:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967625 | 721 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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WantBetterLooks wrote:Here's what the flaws on your face are: large space between nose and upper lip, bulbous nose, very weak jawline, weak cheekbones, lip size, lower lids, and fat underneath the chin. I would recommend you to get all of these fixed (with the exception of the space between nose and upper lip) and grow a goatee/beard of some sort to hide that space between your upper lip and nose. I know this is harsh, but it had to be said by someone or else you wouldn't know what to do next. I believe Dr. Lam performs most of the surgeries that I mentioned can help you. DO not get your upper lip reduced(only lower) because that would just increase the space between your nose and upper lip. Also, get your hair fixed by a hair stylist.
dr. lam wrote:hi,
first, i should not have allowed another person to post their opinions on here. this web site is intended for me to respond to someone else's questions and only me. second, i can only improve someone's looks one or two notches. i cannot make someone into a supermodel. third, fat grafting is much safer in someone mid-30s and beyond who has stable weight. if you are early 20s, then fat is not a great option for you in general because i want it to age well for you. obviously, everything is a case by case analysis.
dr. lam wrote:I am 32 years old. Can you do fat grafting for cheek, jaw, nabial fold and tear trough? Will I need lower lid surgery if you fill the tear trough? Do I need a facelift? IF YOUR WEIGHT IS STABLE AND REMAINS STABLE THEN FAT GRAFTING CAN BE AN OPTION. TYPICALLY IT IS NOT THAT EFFECTIVE FOR THE NASOLABIAL FOLD AREA. FILLERS ARE STILL BETTER. TYPICALLY IF I FILL IT YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NOT NEED LOWER EYELID SURGERY. FACELIFT IN A 32 YEAR OLD? ALMOST NEVER. DOES NOT MAKE SENSE.
Do you do smart lipo for the chin? Can you fix the nose withough a complete rhinoplasty? NO, I DO NOT DO SMART LIPO. I PREFER TO DO A DIRECT LIPECTOMY IN WHICH I REMOVE THE FAT UNDER DIRECT VISUALIZATION. I FIND LIPO IN GENERAL INDISCRIMINATE WHEN REMOVING FAT UNLESS SOME KIND OF LIFTING PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED THE SAME TIME TO SUPPORT ANY MUSCLE EXPOSURE THAT CAN OCCUR WITH OVER LIPOSUCTION. THE MUSCLES I AM TALKING ABOUT ARE THE PLATYSMAL BANDS THAT CAN SHOW UP AFTER A LIPO WITHOUT PROPER SUPPORT TO THE NECK. DIRECT LIPECTOMY ALMOST ENTIRELY AVOIDS THIS RISK. NOSES ARE ALL DIFFERENT. SOME NOSES ARE EASIER TO ACCOMPLISH EXCELLENT RESULTS (THINNER SKIN AND THICKER CARTILAGE). SOME ARE HARDER TO IMPROVE IF YOU HAVE VERY THICK SKIN AND FLIMSY CARTILAGES UNLESS YOU HAVE AN UNDERPROJECTED NOSE THAT NEEDS TO BE AUGMENTED THEN THE CARTILAGE CAN BE AUGMENTED (INCREASED WITH GRAFTS) TO PUSH OUT THROUGH THE THICK SKIN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IN OTHER WORDS, THESE GENERAL QUESTIONS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS DEPENDENT ON YOUR ANATOMY.
I weigh 162 pounds now and still have bit of double chin. Do you think my jawline will be great if lose more weight and lose the double chin completely?
dr. lam wrote:1. I got a 11 in middle of my brows. Can fat transfer fix that?
NO, THAT IS A BOTOX ISSUE. IF BOTOX CAN BREAK YOUR HABIT, THEN YOU WILL OVER TIME LOSE YOUR 11.
2. My eyebrows are asymetric. Anyway to fix it?
I ALWAYS SAY THE TWO SIDES OF THE BODY ARE NOT THE SAME AND CAN NEVER BE MADE THE SAME. ASYMMETRY IS AN ELUSIVE GOAL.
3. I like to do the fat transfer in your office in Dallas. How does it work? I assume that I cannot fly back after the procedure and need some to stay in Dallas. Do you recommend a hotel near by so I can stay? How long do you think I need to stay in Dallas? Do I need to bring a friend or I can come alone?
YES, WE WILL HELP YOU COORDINATE YOUR TRAVELS INCLUDING VERY REASONABLE HOTELS THAT HAVE FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM MY OFFICE. IF YOU ARE NOT FLYING IN FROM OVERSEAS I WOULD SAY YOU COULD JUST STAY A COUPLE OF DAYS SINCE WITH FAT GRAFTING THERE ARE NO INCISIONS OR BANDAGES TO WORRY ABOUT. FOR OVERSEAS PATIENTS, SOMETIMES IT IS EASIER TO STAY A FEW DAYS JUST BECAUSE IT CAN BE TAXING TO MAKE SUCH A LONG RETURN FLIGHT BACK SO SOON. YES, YOU SHOULD BRING A FRIEND IF POSSIBLE. O/W YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A NURSE TO STAY WITH YOU IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROCEDURE. JUST HAVE TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF MY SURGERY CENTER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, JUST CALL MY OFFICE FOR THE FASTEST SERVICE 972-312-8188 DURING BUSINESS HOURS 9-5 M-F CDT.
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FTC Proposes Amendments to the Premerger Notification Rules to Expand the Reportability of Transfers of Exclusive Patent Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry
On August 13, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed amendments to the Premerger Notification Rules issued under the Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”). The proposed amendments would expand when a transfer of exclusive rights to a patent in the pharmaceutical industry is potentially reportable under the HSR Act.
The HSR Act requires the parties to an acquisition of assets, voting securities or non-corporate interests meeting certain thresholds to file notifications with the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and observe a waiting period before they can consummate the transaction. As a patent clearly is an asset, there is no question that the acquisition of a patent is potentially subject to the requirements of the HSR Act. However, it is not so clear as to when an exclusive patent license qualifies as an asset acquisition.
Under the present HSR Rules, the Premerger Notification Office (“PNO”) of the FTC (which provides informal interpretations of the Rules) has taken the position that, in order to qualify as an asset acquisition, the license must grant the licensee exclusive rights to “make, use and sell” under the patent, even against the licensor. Thus, if the licensor retains the right to manufacture under the patent, the transaction is not reportable.
In explaining the rationale for the proposed amendments, the FTC noted that in many exclusive licenses in the pharmaceutical industry, the licensor retains rights in one or both of two categories: manufacturing rights and co-rights. According to the FTC, if the retention of manufacturing rights is solely to manufacture for the licensee, that is substantively the same as giving the licensee the exclusive right to manufacture. As to co-rights, which permit the licensor to assist in the Food and Drug Administration approval process, and in the promotion and marketing of the product, they do not detract from the exclusivity of the license.
Proposed new Section 801.2(g) of the HSR Rules provides that transfers of patent rights in the pharmaceutical industry (NAICS Industry Group 3254) constitute an asset acquisition if and only if “all commercially significant rights” to a patent for any therapeutic area or specific indication are transferred to another entity. However, all commercially significant rights are transferred even if the patent holder retains “limited manufacturing rights” or “co-rights”.
The proposed amendments also add three new definitions to the HSR Rules. The first, “all commercially significant rights” means the exclusive rights to a patent that allow only the recipient to use the patent in a particular therapeutic area or specific indication within a therapeutic area. “Limited manufacturing rights” means the retention of manufacturing rights “solely to provide the recipient of the patent rights with product(s) covered by the patents.” The third, “co-rights”, means “shared rights retained by the patent holder to assist the recipient of the exclusive patent rights in developing and commercializing the product covered by the patent.”
According to the FTC: “The proposed rule thus clarifies the analysis of the reportability of transfers of pharmaceutical patent rights while providing the Agencies with a better opportunity to review the transfers of exclusive rights to a patent in the pharmaceutical industry for competitive concerns.” It estimates that the amendments will result in an increase of 30 HSR filings per year.
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When the skies opened and dumped $185 million on an obscure Chicago poetry journal in 2002, it was as much a burden as a gift. The donor, reclusive pharmaceuticals heiress Ruth Lilly, had virtually no prior contact with the journal other than rejection letters for her flowery poems. She gave no instructions on how her money should be spent. She died last year.
"I was thinking, This has never happened before in poetry, and I'm sure it will never happen again,'" says John Barr, president of the Poetry Foundation, the author of six volumes of poetry and a former investment banker.
The foundation's flagship magazine, Poetry, has a rich history, including being the first to publish an up-and-coming poet named T.S. Eliot. But with a circulation of 10,000, it was virtually unknown outside of the circle of people who can tell the difference between a canto and a couplet.
One of Barr's first moves was to commission a $700,000 study of who reads poetry and how to attract new readers. Critics guffawed, but Barr says the study helped the organization focus on the mission of discovering new talent and promoting it to a broader circle of readers. "I concluded what poetry most needs is an audience," says Barr.
The foundation now spends $1 million a year on a website that drew 4.5 million unique visitors last year with distinctly middlebrow features like a handy list of recital-ready poems for weddings and funerals. It also pumps money into the writer community by purchasing rights to some 10,000 poems a year.
Barr angered critics with plans for a $21 million headquarters/performance building in Chicago. Several directors quit, and Chicago businessman Rudolph Rasin filed a complaint with Illinois (still unresolved) over what he says was Barr's failure to disclose information to the board. Barr, who pulls in a $230,000 salary, says that the board okayed all important decisions, including the headquarters.
Barr still speaks in unpoetic terms like "cost per impact" and bankrolls projects like a syndicated poetry series the foundation gives to small-town newspapers to help fill pages. But Lilly's money seems to be working. The foundation, which Barr says can maintain a $7 million annual budget "forever," claims it reached 19 million new poetry readers last year.
"We may not see for 10 or 20 years the obvious impact of Ruth Lilly's gift," he says. "But there are hopeful signs."
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Summer 2012 Movie Preview
Superhero movies may be poised to dominate theaters this season, but those aren't the only films you need to see!
'Tis the season of the bombastic blockbuster. The spring movie season has come to an end (so long Katniss!) and so now we eagerly await what is arguably the ultimate fanboy movie summer of all time. Our preview begins with the long-awaited arrival of Earth's Mightiest Heroes on the big screen and ends with old timey bandits, seeing the return of Spidey and the swan song of Batman along the way. Here then is our rundown of all the IGN-centric films that you need to catch this summer!
Release Date: May 4 (US); April 26 (UK); April 25 (AU)
It's finally here! The first true superhero mash-up film has arrived, from none other than writer-director Joss Whedon (Serenity), who knows a thing or two about how to bring an ensemble group of fantastical characters to the big screen. With Cap, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk and the rest finally teaming up, and advance word from critics sounding pretty strong, the only questions now seem to be how well the film will do at the box office -- and how Marvel can top themselves after this! Dare we say it? Avengers assemble!
Release Date: May 11 (US); May 11 (UK); May 10 (AU)
Studio: Warner Bros.
We know what you're thinking. Tim Burton and Johnny Depp… again? Yep, again. In what must be their thirteenth teaming (actually, it's only their eighth), the duo remake Dark Shadows, the daytime horror soap from the 1960s. Depp stars as the vampire Barnabas Collins, who awakens after a two-century slumber to find that his descendents are a bunch of weirdos circa 1972. Textbook quirky comedy ala Tim Burton!
Release Date: May 16 (US); May 18 (UK); May 16 (AU)
Sacha Baron Cohen reunites with director Larry Charles for what appears to be a slightly more conventional comedy than the pair's previous films together, Borat and Bruno. Cohen plays Admiral General Aladeen, leader of the Republic of Wadiya (and bedder of Megan Fox), who will do whatever it takes to save his land from democracy. But will audiences take to a non-mockumentary approach with Cohen in the lead role? They better, or else he'll Seacrest them with Kim Jong-il's ashes&!
Release Date: May 18 (US); April 11 (UK); April 12 (AU)
While some folks might be quick to make the "You sunk my Battleship" jokes here, be aware that this film is already out internationally -- and it's a big hit as well. So "You sunk my Battleship 2" jokes might be more in order by the time the U.S. finally gets director Peter Berg's big-screen variation on the classic board game. Starring beautiful people Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna, the film is also full of beautiful Transformers-esque visual effects and beautifully nasty-ass aliens. Of course it's a hit!
Release Date: May 25 (US); May 25 (UK); May 24 (AU)
Studio: Columbia Pictures
It took 10 years, but Agents J and K are back -- as are Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones -- in a time-travel story that sees Josh Brolin joining the franchise as the young Agent K back in 1969. Emma Thompson and Alice Eve also are onboard (as Agent O, old and young versions), but wherefore art thou Rip Torn?! Director Barry Sonnenfeld, who's helming once again, has said that the script was far from complete when production began and as a result there was a big break in the filming schedule. A tentpole movies without a finished script? Never!
Release Date: May 25 (US); June 22 (UK); May 31 (AU)
Studio: Warner Bros.
From Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli comes this tale of a group of tourists who stumble upon a deserted city -- the same city that once was home to the men and women who manned the Chernobyl nuclear reactor before the infamous catastrophe that took place there in 1986. Little else is known about the film at this time, including how far into schlock it will go in its flirtation with a real-life tragedy.
Release Date: May 25 (US); May 25 (UK); TBD (AU)
Studio: Focus Features
Writer-director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore) is back with his latest idiosyncratic outing, a period piece about young love in the 1960s. Moonrise Kingdom stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and Frances McDormand in the story of what happens when a boy and girl (Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) run off together and everyone in their New England town goes looking for them. Anderson co-scripted the film with Roman Coppola (son of Francis Ford), who he also worked with on The Darjeeling Limited. | <urn:uuid:b6cfac09-ae34-4bdd-b8da-66785428df01> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/04/23/summer-2012-movie-preview | 2013-05-19T10:53:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.942259 | 1,071 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
SUSMUN will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from November 1-3, 2013 at the Hilton Atlanta hotel. SUSMUN is sponsored by the International Model United Nations Association (IMUNA) and builds on the successful design of our sister conferences held annually in New York (NHSMUN) and San Francisco (RHSMUN) by focusing on providing dynamic educational training that exceeds what is typified in most global issues educational experiences. This conference strives to provide an exceptional and engaging educational experience for students of all experience levels, welcoming schools new to Model UN or established programs that have been competing for decades.
In 2009, SUSMUN's inaugural year, the conference established a new standard of global issues education excellence in the Southeast through our commitment to smaller committee sizes, a personalized delegate experience, robust conference programming, diverse and highly-trained staff, and excellent customer service. SUSMUN also builds on the strong organizational foundations of IMUNA to provide a professional and engaging conference, creating an atmosphere most conducive to learning. By utilizing engaging educational tools and resources in and out of our committee sessions, this conference has committed itself to IMUNA’s mission of “education through simulation.”
The centerpiece of the Southern United States Model United Nations conference is education. It exists in three components:
• Exceptional Model UN Simulation
• High Quality Staff and Resources
• Robust Conference Programming and Service Learning Project
SUSMUN has a proven record of managing world-class Model UN simulation.
At SUSMUN, delegates will address a range of issues across 10 diverse committees, debating real international crises and exercising accurate foreign policies. Our goal is that each of our delegates will leave our conference with a stronger understanding of contemporary global issues, a more refined skillset in communication and collaboration, and a wider and more analytical perspective on the world around them and their role as student diplomats within it. Our varied selection of committees and topics are designed to challenge, engage, and educate delegates of all skill level—regardless of whether SUSMUN 2013 is their first or tenth Model UN experience. This means that all of our committees will provide delegates with the same standard of high-quality, comprehensive preparation materials; professional and personable staff; and accessible but challenging topics and levels of debate. However, we do strive to provide committee experiences that are the most beneficial to our students.
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SUSMUN’s diverse staff is committed to providing a personalized delegate experience and exceptional customer service.
Our all-volunteer staff is entirely student-led, and consists of college students from across the nation. They come from a wide variety of personal backgrounds and academic interests, but share a common passion for SUSMUN’s mission and unique delegate experience. The majority of our staff has also been involved with SUSMUN since the conference’s inaugural year, first as delegates and then moving up to chair committees or hold integral leadership positions. Our committee Directors and Assistant Directors participate in multiple forms of vigorous pre-conference training to ensure that they not only have a thorough understanding of parliamentary procedure and committee structure, but they are also able to effective teach and guide and their delegates. They spend months prior to the conference researching, writing, and preparing the high-quality educational resources that all IMUNA conferences are known for—from comprehensive topic primers in our Background Guides to valuable Delegate Preparation Guides and multimedia content. Our committee teams are always available to their delegates before and during the conference for additional guidance, research help, or to answer any questions! In addition, our conference leadership is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and communication to our faculty, community, and vendor partners.
SUSMUN’s commitment to global issues education extends far beyond the committee rooms.
Our conference is proud to offer additional educational programming to expand the delegate and faculty experience, ranging from informational college/organizational presentations to engaging guest speakers and skill-building workshops. Our location in the dynamic and increasingly international city of Atlanta provides us access to truly global organizations such as the Carter Center, the CDC, or CNN. Our guest speaker program will allow delegates to understand how the contemporary global issues discussed in their committees apply to real people and situations across the world. Our committee Directors also strive to connect delegate debate and solutions to real-world events and communities through a variety of multimedia and educational tools. Finally, SUSMUN’s long-standing partnership with Heifer International allows us to implement an annual service-learning project that builds on the belief that we must all be the change we wish to see in the world. In general terms, most students who participate in Model UN simulations have the educational background and financial tools that exceed those of their young peers around the world. In addition to learning about solving global issues, SUSMUN challenges its delegates to get about the task of resolving problems by participating in fundraising prior to and during the conference—uniting behind specific Heifer International community projects that are directly related to topics discussed in committee. These extensive programming options allow our delegates to truly engage in their role as model diplomats and global citizens. | <urn:uuid:a3888b17-cfe4-40e7-856b-7ac604b16463> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.imuna.org/susmun/about-susmun | 2013-05-19T11:16:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.942189 | 1,231 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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The Politics of Pop Culture with Mike Muse
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
106 Hartley Hall - Malcolm X Lounge, Columbia University
Mike Muse as the co-founder of Detroit based Muse Recordings, Mike a former Industrial Engineer, oversees the Satellite office in New York City. With several artists already signed, the label has, in less than two years, released their debut album, Marc’s Project. The instant buzz that surrounded the album allowed Muse Recordings to establish partnerships with the NFL (Super Bowl), NBA (summer tour), McDonalds (commercial, jingle, promotion), Starbucks (partner, acoustic tour), and Chrysler. Muse Recordings has also partnered with Sean “Diddy” Combs and rap artist, Nelly on social awareness projects, as well as the United Nations “Standup” concert in New York’s Time Square. As part of the NBA’s Rhythm n Rims Tour, Muse Recordings’ artists shared the stage with major music superstars.
In addition to running Muse Recordings, Mike is currently producing a Broadway play that will make its debut in the fall. He can be heard as a guest commentator on the business of music, pop culture, and politics at the highest rated urban radio stations in the country; 107.5 WGCI, in Chicago, Detroit’s WJLB FM98, NY’s Hot 97, Shade45 XM Sirius Satellite, and The Doug Banks National Syndicated Radio Show. He is a guest lecturer on various topics dealing with the business of music at Berklee College of Music, Wharton School of Business, Clive Davis School of Recorded Music at New York University, Stern School of Business, the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, UCLA Entertainment & Media Management Institute, and University of Miami School of Business. He also created and was co-Lecturer of Jermaine Dupri’s College Book/Speaking Tour; “The Making of a Music Mogul.” In addition, he has been a BET on air “Word” commentator, a BET “Year End Review” commentator, and a NBC News Industry Expert
Mike was bestowed the honor of being selected as a Grey Goose Rising Icon Award, recipient of a proclamation from the State Senate of New York for his outstanding leadership in civics and business, named a Distinguished Fellow from the National Association of Television Programming Executives, Kappa Alpha Psi Reginald F. Lewis Achievement Award recipient, the Gillette “Man of Style” Award for Style and Substance, YGB Entrepreneurial Award, and recipient of the “5 Under 10” Award, a recognition given to five distinguished University of Michigan young alumni. He served as member of President Barack Obama’s tri-state area finance committee and was a fundraiser for the Presidential Inaugural Committee for President Obama. In addition, Mike was appointed as a member of the National Finance Committee and National Advisory Board for the Democratic National Committee, Mayor Cory Booker (Newark, NJ) Re-election Host Committee Co-Chair, and served the Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg’s campaign committee. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Holcombe Rucker School of Community Research, a member of the Board of Directors for the Brooklyn Child and Family Services, a Co-Chair of the Junior Committee for the Mayor’s Funds Fete de Swifty, and the Board of Advisors for Wharton School of Business Whitney Young program. Mike has been featured twice on the cover of Crain’s magazine, the preeminent destination for business news in New York as well as on the cover of NV Magazine’s “Movers and Shakers” issue.
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Improve your fuel efficiency on summer vacation trips
In B.C., as the temperature begins to rise so too does the price at the pump.
Before you hit the highway with friends and family this summer, here are some helpful tips to make sure that your fun-filled road trip doesn’t break the bank.
1. Check your tire pressure.
Keep your tires at the recommended pressure, it can reduce the average amount of fuel used by three to four per cent
Don’t rely on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning light. Check your tire pressure with a gauge weekly.
Remember to check the air pressure in the spare tire when you check the road tires.
Check tire pressure when the tires are cold and do not bleed air pressure from hot tires.
2. Check your air filter.
A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and fuel efficiency.
Hold the filter up to the sun—if you can’t see light coming through it, you need a new one.
3. Get rid of the junk in your trunk!
Clean out your trunk to cut down on the amount of weight that your car has to carry. The less weight, the less fuel burned.
4. Slow down.
One of the best ways to save gas is to reduce your speed. As speed increases, fuel economy decreases.
5. Accelerate with care.
Avoid jack-rabbit starts. Automatic drivers should accelerate moderately so the transmission can shift up into the higher gears.
Manual drivers should shift early to keep the revs down.
These five do-it-yourself fuel efficiency tips will help ensure you get your money’s worth road tripping this summer.
Making an appointment at an authorized dealer is also recommended to check that your vehicle’s performance is at its best and always follow the recommendations in the vehicle owner’s guide for more information on proper procedures.
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I love Japanese Maples, but I don’t have the shade normally required for these beauties. Despite the antiquated reputation for being difficult to grow in this region, if you have the right sun-to-shade ratio, you should go for it.
Maas Nursery in Seabrook, where we will be doing Saturday’s GardenLine Appearance, is the local authority on growing these magnificent accent trees. Below are facts from Jim Maas himself about growing them in the Houston area:
Japanese Maples despise Houston summers. In our climate, they are best used as understory trees and should be planted in the shade. They have graceful growth patterns and brilliantly colorful leaves. The leaf color intensifies with new growth and cool nights. The sun helps keep the leaves colorful.
They need enough sun to keep them colorful, but not so much that they burn or die. My best results occur when the maple is shaded from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the summer. Any more sun and they burn; any less and they will have a shortened period of intense color. All Japanese Maples are deciduous. Most have great fall color if the weather is cool before they lose their leaves.
We grow and sell a variety of Japanese Maples capable of tolerating our hot summers. However, I have noticed differing heat tolerances within plants of the same name. Some growers have “sub” varieties that are better in the heat. We sell those, as well. Even with the correct variety, they all stress a bit in the summer. A few brown tips on the leaves is normal. Keep them watered. Japanese Maples do not like extreme drought conditions. The first two summers are the most critical. Daily watering is required to help them root-in well.
Seed-grown (non-grafted) plants are available in one gallon pots. Most named varieties contain eight to ten grafts, and are available in three gallon pots. Grafting costs more, but ensures a strong root and an interesting top. The following list contains some of the varieties we sell. Remember, you will need a heat-resistant strain, and just because it is on the list does not guarantee it will grow well here.
- Acer Palmatum (seed grown): A small green-leafed tree that grows 20 to 25 feet. The foliage is light green, deeply lobed, and tends to have brilliant fall color in the right conditions.
- Red Leaf Japanese Maple (seed grown): An 18 foot open-growing tree with vibrant fall and spring color.
- Bloodgood: Very attractive foliage with color fading red to green in the summer heat. Scarlet fall coloring, interesting dark bark on older trees and a slender, airy form exceeding 15 feet.
- Burgundy Lace: Graceful tree with deeply lobed, finely serrated burgundy spring leaves. Grows 10 to 12 feet.
- Crimson Queen: Low-branching dwarf tree with graceful, weeping limbs. Crimson spring leaves green in the summer. Grows 10 feet.
- Emperor 1: Small (15 foot) dark red tree. Leaves sprout later.
- Black: Slow-growing tree up to 12 feet. Black-red new foliage matures to deep purple-red.
- Oshio-Beni: Grows 15 feet. Leaves are more orange.
- Coral Bark: Up to 25-foot tree with pink stems in the winter. Leaves are light green and turn brilliant colors in the fall.
- Shiana: Dwarf. Grows to 8 feet. Bright red leaves mature to maroon.
- Waterfall: Weeping form. Fine green foliage, golden in the fall.
We carry about ten other dwarf weeping varieties in limited quantities. Please visit our store for details as we don't keep an updated list. Some varieties are so new they have not been named.
While they are considered accent trees, they are still trees and I recommend MicroLife 6-2-4 for deep-root feeding purposes.
I hope you enjoy the Japanese Maples as much as we do.
GardenLine Appearance - Saturday
5511 Todville Road
Besides the unique selection of Japanese Maples, Maas will be stocked with plants few other nurseries have in stock. They have tropical fruit such as Papaya and stunning Hibiscus in unimaginable color combinations like the one shown here.
Plus, it's the most eclectic place to find garden art. Look at the unique Talavera pottery!
This week, MicroLife, the ultimate fertilizer happens to be our appearance sponsor. MicroLife 6-2-4 is just about the best all-purpose organic fertilizer of its kind in Houston. The last time I visited Maas Nursery, it was the grand unveiling of the new MicroLife 7 lb. jugs.
If you've done your GardenLine Appearance math, you know that means we will give away MicroLife products while we're there. Like last time, visit the KTRH table and register to win. We will draw one name every ten minutes for free products from MicroLife.
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| February 25, 2013
M.D.:‘The challenge is to avoid reflex of giving antibiotics’ for ear infection
Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, a pediatric otolaryngologist at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, says other than the common cold ear infections are the number one reason parents take their children to pediatricians. He also said the bottom line for parents is be sure your doctor is making an accurate diagnosis before they treat an ear infection, and explore the opportunity for observation as well as talking about preventive strategies. | <urn:uuid:dd2abf29-141c-4dbd-a594-3ee91ff00654> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/50942437 | 2013-05-19T11:01:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958993 | 108 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Children's Letters from Ground Zero
After the World Trade Center Towers fell in New York City on September 11, 2001, a small chapel across the street from Ground Zero became a place where rescue workers and others could rest and talk with one another. Lining the pews and walls of St. Paul's Chapel were thousands of letters from children from all parts of the United States thanking the workers and urging them on.
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Brazil United States
Sources: The Library of Congress Country Studies; CIA World Factbook
Before 1960 Brazil maintained diplomatic relations with three Asian nations: Japan, India, and Nationalist China (Taiwan). In that year, Brazil established ties with the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). In August 1961, President Quadros sent his vice president, João Goulart, to the People's Republic of China as head of a commercial delegation. In August 1974, Brazil broke relations with Taiwan and established full relations with China, four years before the United States. The Nationalist diplomats were evicted unceremoniously from the Chinese embassy in Brasília to make way for the new tenants.
In the 1970s and 1980s, relations with Asia expanded to ten embassies in Brasília. Because of the growing importance of the newly industrialized countries in the Pacific Basin, Brazil installed a legation in Singapore. Although not a major trading partner, India became an important South-South ally in international forums, such as the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), GATT, and the Group of 77 (G-77).
With its gradual economic opening to the West, mainland China has become an important trading partner for Brazil since the 1980s. Petrobrás began oil exploration under risk contract, and engineering services were contracted for mining and hydroelectric ventures. In addition, the Chinese have purchased large quantities of Brazilian iron ore and steel plate.
However, Japan has received the highest priority within the region. Brazil established diplomatic relations with Japan in 1897. The first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brazil in 1908, as the São Paulo coffee planters sought alternative free labor after the abolition of slavery in 1888. This influx of Japanese immigrants continued until 1934, when the new constitution limited foreign immigration to 2 percent of the past fifty years. Diplomatic relations broke off during World War II, but resumed in 1952. Some 100 years after the first waves of immigration, Brazilians of Japanese descent constitute one of the largest ethnic segments of Brazil's population.
In the 1960s, Japan began to invest heavily in various sectors in Brazil, including mining, steel, aluminum, telecommunications, manufacturing, and agricultural ventures (the latter in the Central Highlands plateau region and the Amazon). In return, Japan imported large quantities of iron, other nonferrous ores, unfinished steel and aluminum products, and soybeans and other agricultural products.
In the 1980s, with cycles of recession and decreasing employment opportunities in Brazil, a reverse immigration flux began; some 200,000 Brazilians of Japanese descent traveled to Japan in search of jobs. Their monthly remittances to their families remaining in Brazil have become an important item in bilateral commerce.
In 1992 Japanese companies invested US$1.4 billion in Brazil in the areas of telecommunications, capital goods, mining, and metallurgy. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has sponsored many rural colonization projects in Brazil since the 1950s. In 1995 JICA was using Brazilian technicians and installations to train people from developing countries in Latin America and Africa in industrial job training, community development, education, and so forth.
In mid-1995 the Socialist Republic of Vietnam signaled a desire for closer trade relations with Brazil, thus eliminating Thailand as middleman. President General Le Duc Anh visited Brazil and the Brazilian foreign minister visited Vietnam in the second half of 1995. Brazil's opening to Vietnam was made within the context of Brazil's general Southeast Asian strategy and its view that Vietnam may soon become an "Asian Tiger."
The United States was the first nation to establish a consulate in Brazil in 1808, following the transfer of the Portuguese royal court to Rio de Janeiro and the subsequent opening of the ports to foreign ships. However, it was not until after World War II that the United States became Brazil's number-one trading partner and foreign investor. After 1945 United States-Brazil relations took on five basic dimensions: promoting and protecting United States investments in and exports to Brazil; promoting Brazil's exports of primary goods or products (see Glossary) and supporting Brazil's industrialization policies; garnering Brazil's support for United States policy positions in the hemisphere and in other world forums; promoting Brazil's emergence as a middle-level world power in Latin America and the developing world; and showcasing Brazil's successful independent foreign policy and autonomous development strategy among its peers in the developing world.
During the presidency of Enrico Gaspar Dutra (1946-51), Brazil's foreign policy was aligned closely with that of the United States. Brazil outlawed the PCB (Brazilian Communist Party) in 1947 and broke off relations with the Soviet Union. Vargas's return to power in 1951 signaled a cooling of relations. Vargas blamed the United States for his ouster in 1945 and appealed to Brazilian nationalism, which was growing in many sectors, including the armed forces. The Korean War and the European recovery were then high United States priorities. Brazil was not at the time threatened by communism, and United States arms sale policies equated formerly pro-Axis Argentina with Brazil. Brazil's foreign policy of actively promoting its agricultural exports, whose terms of trade (see Glossary) were diminishing, ran counter to United States interests. The establishment of the Petrobrás oil monopoly in 1953 crowned these nationalist sentiments and was hailed as an economic declaration of independence from United States oil companies. These sentiments were further fanned by charges of United States involvement in Vargas's ouster and suicide in August 1954. His suicide note blamed "international economic and financial groups."
President Kubitschek (1956-61) improved relations with the United States, while strengthening relations with Latin America and Europe, and exploring market possibilities in Eastern Europe. His industrial development policy attracted huge direct investments by foreign capital, much from the United States. He proposed an ambitious plan for United States development aid to Latin America in 1958 (Operation Panamerica). The outgoing administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower found the plan of no interest, but the administration of President John F. Kennedy appropriated funds in 1961 for the Alliance for Progress (see Glossary).
Relations again cooled slightly after President Quadros announced his new independent foreign policy in January 1961. Quadros also made overtures to Cuba and decorated Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara with Brazil's highest honor.
Severe economic problems, political and economic nationalism, union populism, and strained relations with the United States frustrated President Goulart, eventually causing his overthrow in 1964. Before assuming the presidency, Goulart was known for having been a Vargas protégé and for being pro-Fidel Castro, procommunist, and antiforeign capital. However, during the first parliamentary period (September 1961 to February 1963) of his presidency, Goulart tried to maintain close relations with the United States by naming strongly pro-United States Roberto Campos as ambassador in Washington and Deputy Santiago Dantas as minister of foreign affairs. Nonetheless, certain domestic and foreign policy issues clouded this relationship. First, Goulart's brother-in-law, Leonel Brizola, then governor of Rio Grande do Sul, insisted on expropriation of foreign-owned public utilities (electric power and telephones), and nationalists in Congress pushed for zero or minimum compensation. Second, Brazil joined Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico in abstaining from a final vote on an OAS resolution expelling Cuba from that organization. Third, in August 1962, Congress approved a more restrictive law governing profit remittances, and new foreign investments dwindled to almost zero in early 1964.
In late 1963, Washington, alarmed that Brazil might become a hostile, nonaligned power like Egypt, reduced foreign aid to Brazil. The exact United States role in the March 31, 1964, military coup that overthrew Goulart remains controversial. However, the United States immediately recognized the new interim government (before Goulart had even fled Brazilian territory); a United States naval task force anchored close to the port of Vitória; the United States made an immediate large loan to the new Castelo Branco government (1964-67); and the new military president adopted a policy of total alignment with the United States.
The Castelo Branco regime broke off relations with Cuba (while enhancing them with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe); purged or exiled leftists and alleged communists; adopted a more discreet position in the UN vis-à-vis Portuguese colonialism; duly compensated expropriated foreign capital investments; passed a new profit remittances law; and sent a 1,200-man battalion as part of the Interamerican Peace Force to the Dominican Republic in 1965. Brazilian foreign policy centered on combating subversion and contributing to the collective security of the hemisphere. Brazil ranked third after Vietnam and India as recipients of United States aid; it received US$2 billion from 1964 to 1970. Nonetheless, Castelo Branco's all-out support for United States policies only served to increase anti-Americanism rather than to lessen it.
Divergence and some hostility characterized relations during the Costa e Silva period (1967-69). Brazil perceived that United States leadership in the global struggle was faltering because of the winding down in Vietnam, making it more difficult for Brazil to support United States positions in world forums. In 1969 the Richard M. Nixon administration assumed a low-profile policy with Latin America. Washington provided less economic aid and fewer arms shipments to Brazil and sharply reduced its military mission in Brazil (from 200 in 1968 to sixty in 1971).
Although Costa e Silva did not turn to economic nationalism and the climate for foreign investments remained generally favorable, Brazil asserted its independence in other ways. It withdrew support from the Interamerican Peace Force, declined to sign the NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty), tried to organize a Latin American nuclear community, assumed a leadership role in the nonaligned G-77, and increased Soviet-Brazilian trade. Nevertheless, Costa e Silva paid a state visit to Washington in 1967, and in 1969 Brazil sided with the United States against the nationalization of oil properties by the Peruvian military government.
The Médici and Geisel governments (1969-79) generally followed the same course of increasingly independent foreign policy combined with friendly relations with the United States. Brazil sought to pursue its own advantages by leaving open its nuclear options, greatly expanding trade with the Eastern Bloc, recognizing the Beijing government four years before the United States normalized relations with mainland China, and asserting a 322-kilometer maritime zone (always referred to by Brazilians as "200 miles") contrary to United States policy and fishing interests.
Brazil's policies emphasized North-South issues over the East-West conflict. Brazil took the lead in organizing commodity cartels (coffee, sugar, and cocoa). In 1975 Brazil voted for the UN resolution equating Zionism with racism and did not condemn the Soviet and Cuban intervention in Angola.
The Nixon administration remained basically sympathetic to Brazilian hopes for growth and world power status, and considered Brazil to be one of the developing world nations most sympathetic to the United States. In February 1976, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antônio Azeredo da Silveira signed a memorandum of understanding that the two powers would consult on all issues of mutual concern and would hold semiannual meetings of foreign ministers. Brazil had signed similar agreements with Britain, France, and Italy in 1975. Only Brazil and Saudi Arabia, aside from the major Western allies, had such an agreement with the United States. Although these agreements had no great practical consequences, they indicated a changed United States policy of wooing Brazil.
The Carter administration marked a definite cooling of United States-Brazil relations. The confrontation involved two very sensitive issues--human rights and nuclear proliferation. In 1967 Brazil had signed a contract with Westinghouse to build a 626-megawatt nuclear power station at Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro State, to be completed in 1977. In 1973-74 the petroleum crisis jolted Brazil into a high-priority policy of seeking alternative energy sources (hydro, solar, alcohol, biogas, Bolivian natural gas, and nuclear). However, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission renounced its guarantee of delivery of enriched uranium, casting doubts on the value of nuclear cooperation with the United States, which had prohibited Westinghouse from constructing enrichment and reprocessing plants in Brazil.
Brazil, desiring independent control of the full cycle from ore to kilowatts, signed a broad nuclear agreement with West Germany in June 1975. It involved furnishing technology and equipment for eight nuclear power plants, plus enrichment and reprocessing facilities. Despite safeguard provisions, some thought this agreement opened the door for Brazil to construct nuclear weapons, if desired. The Ford administration reacted only mildly to the agreement, but from his first day in office, President Carter sought to prevent its implementation.
In 1975 the United States Congress mandated that the Department of State produce a general report on human rights performance by all recipients of United States military assistance. The section of the report dealing with Brazil noted some improvements and described violations as mildly as possible. This report might have gone unnoticed if the United States Embassy had not delivered a copy to the Foreign Office in Brasília just hours before its release in Washington. This gesture, intended as a courtesy, was interpreted as an intolerable interference in Brazil's internal affairs. The next day, Brazil renounced the United States-Brazil Military Assistance Agreement, which had been in effect since 1952, and some military nationalists pushed for breaking diplomatic relations. Formal relations between the two military organizations have still not been reestablished.
The Reagan administration made ostensible gestures to improve relations with Brazil. A former military attaché to Brazil during the 1964 coup, retired General Vernon Walters was dispatched to Brasília to express United States concern over the Cuban-supported guerrilla movement in El Salvador and to request support and assistance. Brazil listened politely, but then refused to join the military governments of Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile in support of the Salvadoran government. Moreover, it increased trade credits to Nicaragua and signed several large trade agreements with the Soviet Union.
In the early 1980s, tension in United States-Brazil relations centered on economic questions. Retaliation for unfair trade practices loomed on the horizon and threatened Brazilian exports of steel, orange juice, commuter aircraft, frozen chickens, shoes, and textiles. The United States criticized Brazil for its trade restrictions and unfair practices (in the area of pharmaceutical patents and restrictions on United States computer giants), and for its US$5 billion trade surplus with the United States. Brazil replied that it needed desperately to maintain large balance of payments surpluses to meet its foreign debt obligations.
When President Sarney took office in March 1985, political issues, such as Brazil's arms exports to Libya and Iran, again surfaced. Brazil's foreign debt moratorium and its refusal to sign the NPT caused the United States Congress to put Brazil on its mandated blacklist, thereby restricting Brazil's access to certain United States technologies (see Nuclear Programs, ch. 6). On taking office in March 1990, President Collor sought a quick rapprochement with the United States in order to begin an aggressive policy of inserting Brazil into the world economy and placing it at the negotiating table of world powers. Collor concluded a nonproliferation agreement with Argentina, which was registered with the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. He moved to deactivate Brazil's autonomous nuclear project and the nuclear submarine project, as well as the air-to-air Piranha missile project. He also gained congressional approval for eliminating the market reserve on computer products and beginning tariff reductions. Collor abolished the National Intelligence Service (Serviço Nacional de Informações--SNI) and the National Security Council (CSN), and fashioned a Strategic Affairs Secretariat (Secretaria de Assuntos Estratégicos--SAE) with a civilian head. However, after a year in office the Collor government concluded that these overtures had been in vain. Reciprocity by the United States was not forthcoming, and Brazilian policies reverted to a more pragmatic, independent approach.
The Franco administration maintained an even more independent stance and reacted coolly to proposals by the Clinton administration for a Latin American free-trade zone. Brazil pushed ahead with its Satellite Launch Vehicle (Veículo Lançador de Satélite--VLS) program, based in Alcântara, Maranhão. Because Brazil wants to participate in the very lucrative satellite launching market, it had consistently refused, until October 1995, to sign the MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime), which it believed restricted developing nations from attaining access to this technology. In June 1995, the Israeli military attaché in Brasília denounced Brazil for continuing sales of Astros II surface-to-surface missile launchers and heavy bombs to Libya, despite UN embargoes. In October 1995, after continuous pressure from the United States, Brazil finally met the conditions to join the MTCR and was accepted as a member. Brazil joined the MTCR because it was necessary to gain access to crucial rocket technology to finalize the VLS IV and to ensure that it would become operational in 1997.
Relations with the Cardoso government in 1995-97 were good. Cardoso made a very successful trip to Washington and New York in April 1995, and the Clinton administration was very enthusiastic regarding the passage of constitutional amendments that open the Brazilian economy to increased international participation. The United States was especially pleased with the break-up of state monopolies in the petroleum and telecommunications sectors. However, the United States called for increased efforts to stem international drug smuggling across Brazil's territory from Andean neighbors, and better coordination between the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Brazilian authorities. In April 1995, Brasília and Washington signed a new cooperation agreement.
Related to the problem of surveillance of drug smuggling across the Amazon region was the controversial Amazon Region Surveillance System (Sistema de Vigilância da Amazônia--Sivam) contract. In the 1970s and 1980s, Brazil had installed three air surveillance and traffic control systems in the South (Sul), Southeast, and Northeast, purchased from Thomson CSF, the French electronics manufacturer. In the 1990s, several international consortiums, including Thomson CSF, hotly contested the proposed Sivam contract (worth US$1.5 billion). A timely visit by United States Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown in June 1994 heavily influenced the decision, and two days after his departure, the Brazilian government decided in favor of a consortium led by the American firm Raytheon, instead of Thomson CSF. United States incentives included very favorable Export-Import Bank financing and assurance that Raytheon would participate in the privatization of the Brazilian Aeronautics Company (Empresa Brasileira Aeronáutica--Embraer), which never happened.
In 1995, before the final signing of the contracts with Raytheon, Brazil's Congress, under pressure from environmental groups and the governors of the Amazon region, decided to review the decision process and contract details. Under intense pressure from the United States Embassy in Brasília, however, the Brazilian Senate and Chamber of Deputies finally approved the plan in May 1995, over protests from the governors from the Amazon region.
In response to United States criticism over its unfair trade practices and its failure to protect intellectual property rights, Brazil finally signed a new patent protection law in March 1996. The new law includes protection for pharmaceutical patents and contains a "pipeline" mechanism. The United States also looks to Brazil to fulfill its longstanding commitments to enact legislation on computer software and semiconductor layout design, and to introduce amendments to its copyright laws.
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The best general treatments of the Brazilian political scene are Ben Ross Schneider's Politics Within the State: Elite Bureaucrats and Industrial Policy in Authoritarian Brazil , Robert Wesson and David V. Fleischer's Brazil in Transition , Gláucio A.D. Soares's Sociedade e política no Brasil , Riordan Roett's Brazil: Politics in a Patrimonial Society , Ronald M. Schneider's Order and Progress: A Political History of Brazil , and Thomas E. Skidmore's Politics in Brazil and The Politics of Military Rule in Brazil .
Good descriptive works on the structure of the Brazilian government are not available. For a specific treatment of Congress, see Abdo I. Baaklini's The Brazilian Legislature and the Political System . There are few adequate treatments of state and local governments. There is also a dearth of publications on the process of the political opening (abertura ) and transition in Brazil. Keith S. Rosenn's Whither Brazil: The Consolidation of Democracy in Brazil after the Impeachment of President Collor is a collection of papers on the Collor period. The only publication to record Itamar Franco's presidency was written by his stalwart adviser, Ferreira de Castro, and is entitled Itamar: O homen que redescobriu o Brasil . Although the influence of media on politics is extremely important in Brazil, few thorough analyses exist. Fernando Morais's Chatô, o rei do Brasil describes the empire built by Assis Chateaubriand in the 1940s and 1950s.
Hélgio Trindade edited a very good collection of papers on election reform in the 1990s, entitled Reforma eleitoral e representação política no Brasil dos anos 90 . There has been considerable scholarship published on Brazilian political parties. Fleischer edited two volumes of studies on the 1945-79 period, entitled Os partidos políticos no Brasil . Maria D'Alva Gil Kinzo's Brazil: The Challenges of the 1990s and Jairo Marconi Nicolau's Multipartidarismo e democracia are more recent analyses.
There is considerable scholarship on Brazil's international relations. In his memoirs, A lanterna na pôpa , former Ambassador Roberto Campos provides an overview since Bretton Woods. Mercosul has a growing bibliography, most notable of which is a compilation by the new Brazilian Council of International Affairs (Conselho Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais), entitled Mercosul . Other useful works on Mercosul include Luiz Alberto Moniz Bandeira's Estado nacional e política internacional na América Latina , and Rubens Barbosa's América Latina em perspectiva . Rubens Ricupero's Visões do Brasil: Ensaios sobre a historia e a inserção internacional do Brasil is an excellent account by one of Brazil's most distinguished diplomats. Finally, Brazil-United States relations have received considerable attention. Frank D. McCann's The Brazilian-American Alliance gives an overview from the early 1900s. W. Michael Weis's Cold Warriors and Coups d'État reviews the Cold War period. Maria Helena Tachinardi's A guerra das patentes analyzes the computer and intellectual property rights confrontations. (For further information and complete citations, see Bibliography.)
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As the New York Times Company continues to prep a metered online paywall for its flagship newspaper, another paper owned by the company is giving paid content on the Web a go.
The Worcester (Mass.) Telegram & Gazette announced that, beginning Monday, it would charge visitors who view more than 10 local news articles per month. (The Telegram’s print subscribers won’t be charged for access.) The paper is offering day passes (for $1) and monthly passes (for $14.95) – price-points that could provide a hint to people who’ve been wondering what the Times will charge for users when it rolls out its own paywall next year.
The Times has been intentionally vague on details about its plans.
Meanwhile, the Telegram’s announcement is generating some scathing user comments. Like this one:
Won't pay for it. Stopped home delivery a long time ago because T&G is really not even a good newspaper. The web version is more of the same: not well organized and not easy to navigate. I'll still check the obit's as they are the only 'articles' of interest. Pretty soon I'll be reading the obituary of the late Telegram and Gazette. | <urn:uuid:75d9291d-8dc2-4817-b1b6-5e136cbda50d> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/nyt-co-owned-newspaper-rolls-out-paywall-20152 | 2013-05-19T11:08:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.953002 | 254 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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On this project, local practice Novhus had to develop a budget outline for the construction of classrooms which were going to be used as workshops (painting, music, dance and computer lab) for a school in the city of Puebla, Mexico that is growing and therefore requires the expansion of such facilities. There were several preliminary ideas for this building and therefore Novhus decided to define areas for technical and economic level which would result in guidelines that later would translate as the most suitable proposal to the situation.
The most important points referred to this stage of the project were: Usage or a combination of reduced material; Regional materials; Low-cost materials; Techniques and basic construction procedures, without complexities; Mixed structure (rigid frame-based beams and columns and load-bearing walls); Low maintenance finishes; Propose a static core building type rather than a dispersed and dynamic one; Maximising natural lighting; Usage of cross ventilation; Solar protection in the rear facade of the building due to its orientation; Ventilation ducts to ensure that all spaces naturally breathe (ventilation).
This led Novhus to consider the following phrasing as flag of this project: ‘Think global, act local’, thus obtaining a building that could be classified as regional architecture but with far-reaching intentions. Quite simply the property was divided into three parts: the first two towards the front of the street, and the last part towards the boundary in the back part as a green area. The construction was based in columns and beams, red clay brick walls, sand walls plastered with cement and painted in white, polished concrete floors with added colour, concrete stairs armed with marble grain, natural aluminium windows and clear glass railings and bars in carbon steel. | <urn:uuid:2307f77b-bbce-4325-ae5a-03de9735d297> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=17183 | 2013-05-19T11:26:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697420704/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094340-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957319 | 364 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
2012 WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION LEVEL 6
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The World Press Photo Exhibition is the world’s most prestigious exhibition of international current affairs photography. It is a public showcase of photojournalism featuring award-winning images.
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DHYG 2924This is an archive of the Common Course Outlines prior to fall 2011. The current Common Course Outlines can be found at http://www.gpc.edu/programs/Common-Course-Outlines.
Credit Hours 2
Course Title Public Health I
Prerequisite(s) None Specified
Corequisite(s) None Specified
This course is a survey of the methods of epidemiology used to determine the dental health of a community and an explanation of program planning to promote dental health through prevention and education. Critical review of dental research will include basic statistical methods.
Expected Educational Results
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:General Education Outcomes
- Discuss issues concerning the current health care delivery system in the United States.
- Discuss the population served by private dental practice.
- Differentiate between utilization, demand and need.
- Analyze the utilization of dental services by various populations in society.
- Compare the methods and procedures used by private practice and public health programs.
- Discuss the role of epidemiology in dentistry.
- Utilize dental and periodontal indices to evaluate the status of a patient or a population.
- Relate the prevalence of dental caries to age, sex, race, nutritional status and diet.
- Relate the prevention of dental caries to the use of fluorides and occlusal sealants.
- Discuss fluoride toxicity (acute and chronic) by describing the signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
- Identify various methods for controlling periodontal disease.
- Discuss the incidence and the feasibility of controlling oral cancer, oral clefts, malocclusions and dental fluorosis.
- Assess and plan a dental health program.
- Evaluate scientific research and assess its quality.
- Distinguish between the types of experimental and non-experimental epidemiologic studies.
- Perform basic statistical calculations.
- Discuss the alternative methods available for the delivery and payment of dental services.
- This course addresses the general education outcome relating to communications as follows:
- Students develop reading comprehension skills by reading the text and supplemental resources.
- Students develop their listening skills through lecture and group problem solving exercises and group presentations.
- Students will develop their speaking skills through group oral presentations to the class.
- Students will develop their writing skills through a group paper for a project in which they assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a problem in dentistry in their community. They must also write short-answer type questions on exams.
- This course addresses the general education outcome relating to effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills as follows:
- Students must demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a problem in dentistry in our community.
- Students must demonstrate effective critical thinking skills through the critical evaluation of current dental research.
- Students demonstrate effective problem-solving skills using the methods of epidemiology to assess and plan for the treatment of a patient or the community.
- This course addresses the general education outcome relating to understanding and interpreting quantitative data as follows:
Students must understand and interpret quantitative data as it relates to the statistical interpretation of data in dental research.
- This course addresses the general education outcome relating to the identification and analysis of political and historical forces as follows:
Students develop an awareness of the political and social issues concerning the delivery of health care in the past and present and future trends as they relate to dentistry.
Assessment of Outcome Objectives
- The sociology of the dental practice
- The population served
- Utilization, demand and need
- Utilization by various populations
- Assessment of Oral Disease
- Compare methods used by private practice and public health
- The role of epidemiology in public health
- Periodontal Disease
- Other Oral Diseases
- Prevention and Control of Oral Diseases
- Periodontal Disease
- Other Oral Diseases
- Community Dental Health Methods
- Assess, Implement, Plan, and Evaluate Dental Public Health Programs
- Evaluate Scientific Research
- Basic Statistical Tests and Methods
- Meeting the Demand for Dental Care
- Structure of the Dental Practice
- Financing of Dental Care
- Personnel Providing Dental Care
- Exams and a final exam prepared by the instructor will be used to determine the course grade.
- A group project that is to include a written report and an oral presentation to the class will be used to determine the course grade. This project will require the students to assess a current dental problem in their community and to plan a program to address this need. They are to propose how they would implement and evaluate their program.
- critique of current dental experimental research will be used to determine the course grade.
The dental hygiene department maintains full accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation; additionally, by reporting students' pass rates for state/regional/national licensing exams, the department will be able to assess the effectiveness of this course as well as the whole curriculum.
USE OF ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
The faculty function as the curriculum committee, along with faculty from the science department, and, as necessary, faculty from other departments are used to assist in periodic reviews of the curriculum. The department also articulates with a Department Advisory Committee, composed of members from the practicing dental and dental hygiene community, to maintain a current picture of the needs of current graduates and practitioners. | <urn:uuid:ff809114-1229-45a6-b5d0-16995c846657> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://assistive.usablenet.com/tt/depts.gpc.edu/~acadaff/ccos/index.php?course=DHYG%202924 | 2013-05-22T08:29:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701508530/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105148-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.897363 | 1,139 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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chief and a mutually satisfactory pr
l i' m ; 'r, gram ; for the fall campaign. This
i .will, develop, it is" expected, within
.the next few- days. t
Just- what position the Progres
sives" like George R. Carter and A.
L. .C. Atkinson are going to take is
a matter of much, discussion also.
.Doth men are admittedly valuable to
Hawaii .They themselves are waiting
lor more definite news from the main
land to what part Hawaii will be
assigned In the Progressive conven
vtlon. In case Hawaii does tot secure
Odelegatee to the convention, the Ter
ritory's part in the national campaign
is practically; over. What application
of the , "Progressive" principles, as
they brought back from . Chica
go, will be made to local issues also
is a matter of much speculation here.
INTEREST WAKES LATE
IN .NOMINATIONS FOR
PRECINCT CLUB OFFICERS
Tonight the first real action of tbe
Republican party in this' year's cam
paign for Territorial and county, elec
tive officers will take, place, when the
precinct ; clubs will nominate candi
dates for club officers for "a term' of
two years, to be elected a week hence
excepting "where there are no more
nominees than offices to be . filled.
Very little interest In anywise ; ex
cising appears to be taken in the
event. So far as heard there is no
announced fight on for control of the
organization In any precinct. Man)' of
the retiring executives have not even
thought worth while to advertise where
their respective clubs1 are to hold their
,' However, - there was more Interest
manifested today and more evidence of
Following is a list of the retiring
(Continued on Page 4)
Special Sale of Safes
H E. HENDRICK, Ltd ,
Phonf 2543 Merchant and AlaVet
Member of Board Says Not
Purely Matter of Labor
A jKillllcal motive was plainly
LrharriH rr heine at the bottom t'i
the notice from the Planters Associ
ation to the Board of Irrigration, re
ceived at yesterday's meeting of the
latter body, that the planter did not
want any more Russian labor, but de
sired all the Portuguese and bpanish
leople the Board could bring into the
"We do not want any politics mixed
ui with the business of. the Hoard, as
at ion to the Board of Immigration, re
marked F. L. Waldron this morning.
He was contradicting the report in
the morning paper, which stated that
the Board had decided to stop Rus
sian immigration. ' - r
As stated in the report on another
page, the Board directed its secretary
to address a circular letter to. tne
managers of plantations, to ascertain
directly from them just what they
think about Russians as laborers.; The
recall of Dr. Clark from his investiga
tions In Manchuria, which arc related
to a contract, with the International
Immigration and Colonization Associa
tion, does not necessarily involve, ac
cording to what Mr. Waldron says, the
abandonment of Russian immigration.
'The , Board is merely feeling Its
war toward a change of plans with
regard to bringing In more Russians,"
Mr. Waldron said., "Plantation man
agers are the best 'authorities on the
fitness and 'desirability of Russians
for work on the plantations, and we
want to have their 'opinions on the
matter direct. '. The wholesale con
demnation of theRussians ' from the
planters' bureau In. ' Honolulu looks
much like politics,' as "I had iu hesi
tation in saying openly al the .'meet
Sustaining the contention of - U. S
District Attorney, R. W. Breckons
that the; new eight-hour 'law will ap
ply to Territorial work as well as to
Federal employment, that official to
day produced a copy of the measure,
known as House . Bill 9061, which was
passed by the House of Representa
tives and was later passed by . the
Senate after a few minor amend
ments had been made. The amend
ments, .it is understood, were hot
made with reference to . its appllca
ion. to Territories. . , ,
The law, as finally enacted . 'and ap
proved by the President, has not
reached Honolulu yet, but the raeas
ure presented, to tbe Senate reads in
art as follows! , i : .
"He s enacted. That' every contract
hereafter wade j to which the United
States, any Territory, or the District
of Columbian is a: party, and every
such contract made for or on behalf
oi nne umieaj oiaies, or any lern-
toryor said District, which may re-
luire or Involve the employment of
aborers or mechanics shall contain
provision mat no laoorer or
mechanic doing any part of the work
contemplated by the contract, in the
employ of the contractor or any sub
contractor contracting for any part
of said work contemplated, shall be
required or permitted to work more
than eight hours in any one calendar
day upon such work; and every such
contract shall stipulate a penalty for
each- violation of such provision In
such contract for $5 for each labor
er or mechanic for every calendar day
in which he shall be required or per
mitted to labor more, than eight hours
upon said work." ; ;
BAND CONCERT ON THE
ROOF GARDEN TONIGHT
The First Infantry baud, directed
by Chief Musician Feltrinelli, will give
a. concert this evening at half-past
seven o'clock on the ropf garden of
the Young Hotel. The concert will be
public. The program follows: March,
Battle cf the Clouds." Kneff ; over
ture, "Pcet and Peasant," Suppe; se
lection, "Merry Widow," Lehar;
waltz, "Spirit of Love." Hall; inter
niczo, "Amina," Ltncke; suite,
"Scenes- Pittoresques," Massenet. 1.
"Marche," 2 "Air de Ballet." 3
-Angelus." 4 ."Fete Boheme;" selec
tion. "Ernani," Verdi; war dance,
"Indian, Bellstedt. !
Irving Hurd, manager of the
Schwartz jewelry store, became a
proud father this morning when i the
stork arrived at the Hurd home with.
an eight-pound girl. Mother and child
are doing well.
IMC .; KEY
Admiral Interested in the Pro
.. posed v Army Defense
: Plans for Oahu
MORE GUNS NEEDED
FOR NAVAL RENDEZVOUS
Gen; Macomb May Postpone
',' Furlough as Result of
r .New; Order
That Pearl Harbor is the key to the
mid-Pacific,' and that any plan for
making Oahu "impregnable" should
start with adequate fortifications for
the great naval base, is .the opinion
of naval authorities here. The. Wash
ington dispatch -'stating that a board
t)f army officers had been ordered to
convene here July 31, to consider a.
plan of defense for Hawaii, publish
ed in the Star-Bulletin yesterday after
noon, has made Pearl Harbor defenses
a very lively issue, and the action of
the coming board in this particular is
being . widely discussed in service
circles. In all probability the findings
will be confidential, and will be filed
away until sprung upon Congress with
the request for the necessary appro
priation to carry out the scheme for
an impregnable Oahu, but in the mean
time speculation is rife, and interest
in the. probable action of the board
keen.. . .
"1 believe that there is urgent need
of strong fortifications at Pearl Har
bor," said Admiral Cowles this morning.-
, !The mortar -battery,' and the
12-inch guns at Fort Kamehameha are
well enough as far aa they go, -but
the .naval . rendezoruarmust-be Ttnore4
fitrongiy2fprtinea.''4s tcjine rm
aidi3-iabattfefi6 planned-for Fe4r
HarbOr? they tfrebf course only Tor
mine field defense or for use against
small vessels lying close in. A chain
Harb6r right away.'
No Naval Board. .
Admiral Cowles said that he had
received no intimation that the navy
was to work in conjunction with the
army In planning the defenses of
Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands. That
it it Is of course a matter of common
interest between the two arms of tae
, .(Continued on Pagt 4)
SPEEDS HIS AUTO
ALONG FORT STREET:
CRASHES INTO HACK
. With two" auto collisions within ten
days in which two men were injured,
one fatally a machine bring the
number 7.16, assigned to David Crock
ett, shot up Fort street at k high rate
of speed yesterday afternoon andl
struck hack No. 1S5, which the driver
was turning at a point-halfway in the
block between King and Hotel streets.
The .hack contained two women. V
The auto struck the rear wheel of
the hack, and was damaged to the ex
tent of a twisted mud-guard and brok
en lamp. The hack ' was not injured
but the women occupants were badly
According to eye-witnesses, the dri
ver of the auto was violating . the
speed ordinance on a narrow street
and attempted to shoot through a nar
row space between the rear wheels of
the hack and another auto standing at
the curb. ,
Quite a crowd of spectators gather
ed, following the accident and there
were a number of Interesting Com
ments on the apparent failure of the
authorities to enforce the anti-speed
$ 'l S g-; $ $ S
TAX RECEIPTS INCREASE
OVER HALF MILLION' r
Tax rereinfs for the Territorv
the fiscal year just closed
will show an Increase of $50e),-
000 to $600,000 over the receipts
$ of .the preceding year. This is 4
the estimated figure set by Gov-
ernor i- rear Dasea on the partial
annual statement of the Terri- ?
He says the statement will
show that the amount expended
?v by the Territory during the,
same period has been greater, ;
but that if is greatly overbal-
N ancea oy tne increase in re- ?
The auditor s reDort is noc .
completed. It will be finished in
about a week, and as soon: as it
" is submitted, the Governor will
begin work on his annual report.
The figures given above in
and inheritance taxes.
8 s 8 n5 v s nS - S 4
is mgnrr aesirame, dul jl tr
FORMER GOV, GEO. tJL CARTER.'
Bringing back from Chicago the
there against bossism, ex-Governor
received caDiea permission to organize Hawaii on iTOgresslve lines. " To
day .plans were on foot for an executive committee of supporters of the move
ment, and for a meeting next Monday
Carter and. Atkinson take the attitude that there is ho ' longer" a national
Republicampr(rty? :"- ; I. . ; ; . , . ';. -'. .''-;- " -
- It was j reported this morning tha t at a meeting of the stevedores or
ganization (last,., night ' the members
party movement . liitHa wall. '
. : . ..... " . '
Palmyra Island win be offered j ror
sale at auction at Morgan's salesroom
on July 31, by order of ; the circuit
court probate judge. This "decreed sale
Is to settle the interests of certain mi
nors in the property adjudicated as ex
isting.; ' v -;::vv .''''.' ;
E.' I j. Schwarzberg, the auctioneer
and real estate man of Morgan's, in
connection with this affair neatly
placed C. R. Frazler, the( billboard
king, in a dilemma this morning. ' In
presence of a Star-Bulletin man, whom
the -auctioneer roped in as. a witness,
Schwarzberg asked Frazier; what ; his
charge would! be for "posting "a notice
of a guardian's sale, 'anywhere within
the city and 'cVunty of Honolulu." .
Frazier's mental calculation evident-
. Watch the Duke Iahanamoku fund
grow!. -.. 'S'i :"' v''
Get in and help it grow!
The movement for a substantial
gift to Duke Kahanamoku, Jr., who Is
winning fame for himself and Hawaii
by his marvellous swimming at the!
Olympic games, is getting real results
right from the outset. V
The fund started when two admir
ers of Duke up in -Fana, Maui, sent
$15 to the Star-Bulletin and suggested
that Duke be given house and lot
on his return " fror j Stockholm. A
further suggestion " has been made
that a committee be named to handle j
the fund,' secure the house and lot,
place the property in trust for Duke
and make the occasion of his home
coming a 'big, "hookupu or celebra
tion. ;'v .''. , '
Down at the fishmarket. yesterday
afternoon and today the contributions
to the fund began to pour in, James
H. Boyd, market inspector, circulat
ing among the stalls with the follow
ing petition: ' ;;
"We, 'the undersigned,' hereby sub
scribe the amounts set opposite our
names toward a gift for Duke Kaha
namoku 2nd, ' expressing our aloha
and appreciation for -his success atj
the Olympic games at Stockholm,
Sweden." ' ; ;. '
How the money did flow in! Dol
lars, fifty-cent pieces and quarters,
they all counted steadily up, and this
morning Mr. Boyd came to the Star
Bulletin office with $33.75 that had
been given to help encourage Kaha
namoku and clean sportsmanship in
Dr. Hutchinson of the Kaimuki
Land Company yesterday
notified the Star-Bulletin that the
company will donate $50 on the pur
chase of a. lot and another generous
offer was put .down.
...mm. .fi it- ji'irfnJ ir.ni'v -rKLrif?joi 'k?n -hi I tVteni 1st a jR-aafiliot, k..wharfandUhe water on niersrat hlch steamer3
leafc l 1 MM S!lS
HOX. A. L. C. ATKIXSOX.
Rooseveltlan slogans that were sounded
Carter and A. I. "C. Atkinson yesterday
to get the third party started in Hawaii
had indorsed Roosevelt and the third
.. . . . .. '.1 'r-
iy only' reacneJMo nucn rerripte .points
on the ' Island of Oahu as Kahuku,
AV'aianae and Waimanalo and, perhaps
dlscounting'the trouble and expense in
volved in going abroad as- far as any
of those points with a vision . of a
pleasant aiito ride, answered - that he
thought he could undertake the con
tract for fifty dollarti. .
"Well, quickly responded the , auc
tioneer, "I am going to sell Palmyra
Island ' at guard lap's sale on . July 31,
and want , to put up a poster announc
ing it on that island.'
Frazier's vision now extending -dcr'oss
1"wi nvf nf watpr
caused him forthwith to hedge on the -
nnniroxi. Ma Hti- u.aBf tn' ha
contract, ; He did' not want to be a
welsher, but well. Palmyra1 Island was
too long a shot for fifty plunks.
This morning the . Silent Barber
Shop, of which Mr. Joseph Fernan
dez is proprietor, came through with
$2.50 to help the fund.
- The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, believ
ing heartily In the idea of the fund
for Duke, subscribes $25 . to the fund
and wishes it all success. Duke is
making eood in every .way. and thehur opium from yen-shee, provided
Star-Bulletin stands for clean sport
and the encouragement of it in Ha
w nil and la Verv plaH tn its namo
down for $25
ThP fund is barplv startpd hnf it's
off to a cood start- and what is morp.
it i s, nnnniar mnvomont nntoV
great work at Stockholm deserves to
hn rpwarriprf hv snrnpthincr tinrp . than
'. i u cT..iij i i f
WOIU3, iiuii cue oitti-ouiieim IS Ileal I
ing every day from people who think
that the idea of a house and-lot
is a fine one, the property to be
nlared in trust- and the eifo madr
when Duke gets back from the big
games...'; ' .;
Here's the list of those who sub
scribed to the fund on the list turned
in this morning by Mr. Boyd: '
(Ccntinutd on Pag 4)
The management of the Moana
Hotel announces a dance for tonight
in honor of the first cabin passegers
of the transport Logan. Army and
Navy folks, and society, generally are
cordially invited to attend. .
DANCE TONIGHT AT
. - Associated Prrsi Cable) .
STOCKHOLM, Sweden. July 12. Americans carried off most of he hon
ors today, repeating their triumphs of
Today's competition was marked
son, the University of Vermont lad, who leaped 24 feet 11 inchea and a frac
tion, setting a new record. The former record, was held by Frank Irons of the
Chicago Athletic Club, who covered
games four years ago. :, ;: . .
Americana today won four out of
meter race. Kelly, the Universit of
11Q-meter hurdle race in 15 . 1-10 seconds, .LWendelL; the Eatem collegian,
being second and Hawkins of the University of Oregon third.
UPSET IN DISCUS. -l.. '' -
.' In the diecua throw Finland's entry
lege, Mich second, and Jin DuncarV.h older ,of ; :. the Ivforid'a record, no bettir
than third. This event 'Wa a big opaet !ef: American hope. .
' Several events ere on the 'card toda
trie. The' pentathlon wII prqbaely see
and riding there ar oventi In jwojch
In the cross-country raco' thej Ftnt
lets, with Patton of America fourth. ..;
In the five-man team race, ;rtinning
.WASHINGTON, D. C., July 12.
speech in his own defense, and the senate took a recess untir tomorrow,
when It wili probably vote on ihe Ldrimer reports," upon ' which Lorimer'a
Ei W. Chafin
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J- July 12.
perance worker and prohibition advocate, was today nominated fsr presi
dent' by the-national Prohibition convention In session, here. H s t.w3
Prohibition: candidate for President
can it oe canea parx oi
it?parvon.wtiarf if they don't know
isn t part oi a wnaru
This is a simplified, elucidated form
of a question Involved in the trial of
Thos. Blackwell, a chauffeur charg
ed with violating the harbor regula
tions relating to driving automobiles
on the wharves. Blackwell was ar
rested . on July f for the offense
which is ajleged to have occurred at
the Mauna Kea wharf on the after
noon of July 3 and his case was con
tinued before - Judge" Monsarrat ' this
Attorney, Andrews was cross-exam
JninS .Wharfinger . Caverj; complain-
"5 wiiuesa, wueii uie Aiuesuoii arose
h?? "P 1
Calvert had given his definition of a
wharf as a. projection built out"; Into
'It may. not be a crime to manufac-
be other ingredients used are not
Pi,im' but nevertheless we continue
to seize en-shee." said U. S.. District
Attorney Breckons this morning, in
commenting on a news item, under
Mate of June 27, says that the Circuit
Court of Appeals of New" York has
ruled that yen-shee may be remade
into smOKing opium
"Ypn-shp" said Breckons '."in thr
1- . " i,
ash or residue of the smoking opium.
inai, rema,"s " '. ,
considered it legal, to mix this yen-
snee wun water ana otner mgreai-
ents, provided they are not yen-hi, or
crude opium, and smoke it again.
though it cannot make a very good
smoke. ' . .
"In some cases it Is even , custom
ary to drop yen-shee in tea and drink
it, producing the same effect as the
smoking, except in much' milder de
gree. :' ' ,; ;: VV ; -Contains
"But the stuff Is often mixed with
the real. opium or the raw material,
manufacturing a cheaper quality of
smoking opjum. The yen-shee con
tains a certain amount of morphine
that the original smoke did not take
away, and its value as an adulterant
is 0 recognized so well that; It has a
market value of about $20 a pound'
In strange contradiction to the de
cision Just reported is a decision
made some years ago by the Southern
Circuit Court of Appeals of New York
a court of equal jurisdiction, if not
the same court which is said to have
made the recent ruling. The earlier
II ROtll Oi
the past few days.
by the great broad-jumping of Gutter
24 feet 6 12 inches at London in th
five heata in the eemifiBaia of the 43.
Southern California hurdler, won ine
won first; with Byrd ef Adrian Col
In jvhich America "may net have en.
Americana entered,-out in tne : cin-j
the US.. hat no entry.
three men to finieh were Swed.- . .
!! i Pi, , . t! ,. ; '.,.:, .
3000 meters, Amenca was fmtifeni
Senator Lorimer today concluded his
Euaene W, Chafin, the nctid tsm-
in 1SC3. His home Js ln .Tu;::n, Ariz.
; "Was the placd whcre'Uhe violation
is ; alleged tO 'havef ocdilrrcd bulit ca
piers ?V asked 'Attorney. Andre ws.
. "It is a part. of the wharf."
."But was It built on- piers? reiter
The complaining witness evaded a
direct answer again and Judge Mon
sarrat interposed with the question:
"But how could it be part of tho
wharf and not be built, on piers V
"But how can it be part of the
wharf when it isn't part of the wharf
and who has the right to say that It
is "part of the wharf or whether It
is part of the wharf or not?" re
And the question was settled by ad
journing court - to the - waterfront,
where Judge MonsarraC could see for
himself whether the defendant had
driven ,on. partof; 'liarf or not.
The case has. bec . continued until to
morrow. , - ...
cpinion,; as shown by a copy now In
the possession of U. S.. internal Rev-
Is 'that the manufactur!c 'of: smoking
opium even when only ' yen-shee and
water la used, 13 illegal. 'V
Seizures to Continue.
But because of the cheaper cjialify
of opium which may be made, by mix
ing the yen-shee and yen-hl, which
both opinions hold to be illegal, seiz
ures of yen-shee will continue.
In this connection Collector Cottrill
today made the interesting statement
that large quantities of opium aro
legally shipped into the islands from
the maJnland, and legally sold here.
He says that there are several mil
lion dollars' worth of opium in, the.
United States that was imported be
fore the law against its importation
was put Into effect; that this drug
was properly taxed, and stamped and
may still be sold if it bears the reve
nue, stamp. Unless it Is sold directly
from the stamped container, however,
it may be confiscated. ,
OW SUGAR STATUS
Cancellation of a selling order and
news of higher prices of both raw and
beet constitute the, burden of a cheer
ful cablegram from Ed. Pollitz - to
Henry Waterhousc "frust Co., Ltd., re
ceived thi3.: morning. The message
"Cancel order to sell McBryde, Raw
sugar sold in-Xe-- York at 3.S8. Lon
don beets up.." -
On top t)f the foregoing comes 3
following dispatch from the New
York office of Alexander &. Baldwin.
Ltd., to the home office: ' r
"Holders of raw3 are asking 3.y-'.
Refiners are bidding 3.86.".:
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SHENANDOAH (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA): On February 20, 2012 at 18:30 hours the Shenandoah Fire Department (Five Stations), Mahanoy City West End Rescue 993 and Shenandoah Ambulance were dispatched to 318 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a house fire. The Shenandoah police and EMS arrived in minutes and found smoke and flames showing from the Charlie Side of the home. The fire spread quickly and began to move to the roof within the exterior wall of the home. The fire threatening to jumped to the next door vacant commercial property.
Neighbors then advised the police officer of an eldery woman who may be still trapped in the home. The officer quickly advised the dispatcher of the working fire and there was now entrapment. The Shenandoah Fire Department was then re-dispatched for a working fire with entrapment. The police was then able to enter the bottom apartment to remove the elderly neighbor. He was later burnt on his face from the intense flames that was burning close by.
Rescue Hook and Ladder Squirt 745 and Phoenix Engine 747 arrived on the scene first. Engine 747 connected to a hydrant on West Center Street. Squirt 745 laid into the fire scene on West Center Street and was supplied by Engine 747. Squirt 745 staged in the front of the home and placed its ladder into service to the roof. Ladder 745 arrived on scene and staged next to Squirt 745. Ladder 745 then sent its ladder to the roof of the burning home on the Delta Side. Columbia Engine 742 and Polish American Tanker-Pumper 759 staged in the rear alley or on the side street. They sent their two crews to the fire scene to assist with the initial attack on the fire.
The burning home sat off to the rear of 318 West Center Street. The first arriving fire marshals and the Department Chief found the rear second floor porch well involved with fire. Firefighters deployed and advanced two hose lines from Squirt 745 to the rear of the involved home to attack the fire. Fire fighters had to make a defensive attack from the back yard with the two hose lines prior to ascending the porch steps.
Defender Engine 751 and West End Rescue 993 were the last to arrive and staged a few blocks away from the fire scene. Rescue 993 sent its crew to Side Alpha to stand by as the RIT Team. The additional Shenandoah fire fighters who arrived on scene entered the exposure homes to search for possible spreading fire.
The attack crews gained entry into the two rear apartments and stretched hose lines in side. Fire fighters found the second floor apartment full of heavy smoke and heat. The fire spread through the exterior wall to the second floor apartment’s kitchen closet. The smoke and heat conditions in the apartment decreased when the homes roof was cut by the crew from the Hookies. A crew from the Columbia forced their way in the next door residence to check on extensions.
The incident commander ordered additional crews into the fire building to check on extensions in the ceiling. The smoke and CO conditions in the kitchen area became safe and allowed fire fighters to enter into the overhaul mode. The walls and attic ceilings were opened up by the fire fighters to look for hotspots. The crews had the fire under controlled in less than hour. The majority fire fighters were then released from the scene before 20:00 hours. Defender Engine 751 remained on the scene to do fire watch through out the night.
The resident of the apartment where the fire was is to believe to start was injured. She was found by the first police on scene to be unruly and uncooperative. She was taken into custody by the Shenandoah Police Department. She was later transferred in to the care of the Shenandoah Ambulance. She was later flown by helicopter to a burn center in Allentown due to her injuries she received from the fire.
The State Police Fire Investigator, police chief and fire marshals returned back to the scene the next day to investigate the cause of the fire. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries to fire fighters or residents. The first alarm fire heavily damage one apartment and severely damaged four other properties. Shenandoah and Lost Creek EMS crews provided rehab services to the fire fighters. The Red Cross Emergency Response Team will be assisting the displaced residents from the fire.
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Slowly but surely, I’ve been working my way through the rooms of my house decluttering, purging, and organizing. This past weekend I tackled one area of the house that’s been causing me extreme grief: the basement laundry area.
The room is small — 4×6 — with a washer and dryer on one wall and a bookshelf on another where we store extra paint, cleaning products, and other home improvement supplies. A few months ago the shelf broke sending a wave of rollers, cans, and other loose items crashing onto the floor. It sat this way for months. Every time I went to do laundry, I looked at the pile with aggravation building inside but no motivation to make a change.
This picture doesn’t tell the whole story — there are more paint cans on either side of the bookcase and due to the tight quarters, I couldn’t get the entire shot of the floor into the frame. Oh and the room also has poor lighting.
I finally couldn’t take it anymore. Knowing we had a spare solid wood bookcase sitting vacant in the boys’ closet, I asked my husband to haul out the dilapidated bookcase and replace it with the larger wooden one. And then I got busy.
Just as I’ve done with other organizing projects, I created three piles: stuff to keep, stuff to give away, and stuff for the trash. Because we were dealing with paint and chemicals, the trash pile was actually split into two — stuff for the regular garbage and stuff to take to the city’s hazardous waste disposal site.
I couldn’t believe some of the stuff we were storing — multiple bottles of lighter fluid (unused in years since we switched to a chimney starter), manuals and spare parts to appliances we no longer own, gallons of leftover paint from walls we have since re-covered, and improperly washed paint brushes that are now crusted solid.
Last week Leslie asked me if I had any primer she could use. I answered no, but clearly misspoke as I found four quarts in the wreckage.
I took this opportunity to label all the paint that we are still using, such as the extra paint from the boys’ bedroom and the bathroom. This will make it much easier to grab a can if we need to do touch-up.
Once I sorted everything I wanted to keep, I started organizing the new shelf, with like items place near each other.
With plenty of room to spare, I gathered items scattered throughout the basement that seemed to make more sense stored here. Paint brushes, rollers, and tape went into this small bin.
I nestled two unkempt extension cords, formerly strewn along the top of the dryer, into another.
And about an hour later, the final result was a much more user-friendly and organized storage area.
Best of all, my blood pressure doesn’t rise when I do laundry and I can loan Leslie that quart of primer.
Though I’ve started to make a concerted effort to minimize what we bring into the house, I know the life cycle of accumulated stuff will continue and every few months I’ll go through this process again. But now that everything in this corner is neatly organized and labeled, it will be easier to check to see what supplies I need before making new purchases, saving storage space and money. | <urn:uuid:28c7fc15-5ff8-477a-a2ff-ac203324e492> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://diydelray.com/tag/decluttering/ | 2013-05-22T08:19:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701508530/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105148-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96215 | 709 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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Outreach for my Group of Eight, Fibre Art Journals
Close Up of my embellished bird.
A mixed media cover made from paper towel, paint, and stitched on a stabilizer.
A Grandmother's Flower Garden cover, made from my mom's collection.
Flower Garden Cover made from a collage with embroidered flowers.
Back of the Flower Garden Journal.
Below a small journal collage cover.
My donation to Halton Women's Place.
I belong to a fabulous group called the Group of Eight. There are actually 9 or 10 of us. Sort of like the Group of Seven, we keep changing in members. We met tonight to plan our next challenge and exchange information. We also gathered together to give our journals that we made to Linda to take to the Halton Women's Place. Women and children are given shelter from abusive homes. When I made my covers for my compostion books, I thought of where my books might be going and to whom. I loved making them. I used fabrics that were from my mom when she moved from the farm to her new condo. I added a bit of embellishment as well. I wish my journals have a very useful life!
My favourite little book, which is for Fine Arts Society of Milton Studio Tour Sept. 29 and 30. Front above and back below.
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Posts Tagged ‘Swann’
Go download this tribute to Final Fantasy X by several great video game remix artists. Go right now, it’s only a click away.
This week saw the release of the Dynamite Headdy fan remix album Secret Bonus Point. The album was directed by Dj Mokram and released in conjunction with Nitro Game Injection. Secret Bonus Point is divided into four chapters and designed to play seamlessly from one track to the next. It features 26 arrangements by 14 artists including OverClocked ReMix members FlexStyle, Hylian Lemon, Level 99 and Swann. With such talented people involved, this album is difficult to pass up, and its great to see a game by Treasure getting its due. | <urn:uuid:6157c60f-2cc2-4df4-afc7-152978979ee5> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://gamemusic4all.com/wordpress/tag/swann/ | 2013-05-22T07:54:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701508530/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105148-00050-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949875 | 153 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Would love some feedback on my profile, and whether it might be a good idea to retake the GMAT (or if there's any harm in doing so). My quant percentile is 66%, verbal 99%, overall score (730) 96%. I was scoring significantly better in quant on practice tests (with a total score of 750). My post MBA goals are management consulting, and I know they look at your quant score - so I think I have an added reason to retake. While I studied Engineering, I did poorly in general quant classes (C's/B's in Calculus, Physics, etc).
App History: None
Education: Industrial & Systems Engineering with an Information Systems emphasis from the University of Southern California
GPA:3.49 cum, 3.89 major
GMAT: 730 (Q44/66% V46/99% - should I retake? I know I can get that Q up)
Misc: Dual citizenship with Egypt/USA (born in Egypt, grew up in the states)
College Extracurriculars: I skipped my senior year of high school (enrolled at USC a year early and finished in 4 years still), was in "honors," rowed on the crew team for a couple seasons, served as president of a religious organization on campus and was the student speaker at the Baccalaureate Ceremony. I was also a bit involved with other stuff on campus.
Work History: I worked throughout college, interned with Cintas one summer, with NBC Universal the next in an operations management program, worked in litigation consulting/data analysis out of college. Left after a year, moved back to the East Coast, did some freelance projects remotely which evolved into me running a fashion accessories brand that didn't take off but taught me a lot, pursued internet marketing, and then worked for the census for a year as a recruiting assistant/crew leader for cashflow. For the past year, I've been working in LA at a Fortune 150 media/broadcast company in Revenue Assurance. Working with lots of data and different cross-functional teams, looking for leakages throughout the revenue stream and managing recovery efforts.
Post-College Extracurriculars: I coached crew at my old high school for three years (a public school by Newark, NJ). The kids I coached medaled at some incredibly competitive races and won a state championship in their category. I also volunteered at a hippotherapy farm and with the NYC USC Alumni Club. Strong extracurriculars back in LA, too.
Post-College classwork: An online graduate course in data mining through Stanford's statistics department. Got an A.
I'd like to go into strategy/management consulting and am looking at: Stanford, Harvard, LBS Consortium: Tuck, Yale
Thanks in advance!
I have two concerns: the Quant of your GMAT and the seeming descent of leadership in your experience. Yes, I do feel it is worthwhile to retake the GMAT, especially since you are so confident that you should be able to lift that score. In parallel, the census work and revenue assurance roles seem lackluster: they don't inherently demonstrate your ability to take risks, lead new revenue generating initiatives, and inspire people. If I'm wrong, then you have nothing to worry about. If I'm right, then in addition to retaking the GMAT you need to find ways to do these and emphasize how you've done them outside of work and in previous roles to (hopefully) distract the admissions committees from their current absence.
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July 12 2010
Is Sarah Palin preaching to the choir?
Sarah Palin's new "grizzly bear" video is getting mixed reactions. It's clear that the appeal is to women, maybe even especially to women who are married with children. But married moms are already the most likely subset of women to vote conservatively. Check out John Lott's book Freedomnomics for more.
I've read liberal critics describe the ad as "vague." First of all, aren't most political ads vague? And isn't Obama the king of vague? I didn't find the ad vague at all, especially at the end, when Palin points out that the "ETA" for her "pink elephants" is November 2, 2010. The message here is clearly pointing toward the polls at mid-term time.
Liberals will also point out that the ad features mostly older, mostly white women. Now this is actually a good point. I'm afraid that the real flaw with the ad is that its appeal is to women who already support the conservative cause. The genius behind the Obama campaign in 2008 was its appeal to people who aren't liberals.
The ad ends with Palin's voice saying, "Lotta women, coming together." I do wish that women would come together behind the conservative cause, but not just married moms. The right should be reaching out to the parts of female-dom that feel isolated by conservatives. I'm talking about young singles, minority women, and divorcées.
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Ayn Rand failed to recognize the irony of the groupthink she inspired in her followers, to whom her writing promised the mantle of the übermensch – regardless of whether they actually merited it.
The victory of an internal putsch undertaken by New York conservative purists paints a bleak picture for the G.O.P. in 2010.
Enjoy your tea, gentlemen. You’re one step closer to cleansing the Party.
Holy crap! Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers visited the White House last Summer?
Um, no. But your hair-trigger outrage is delicious.
Blue Cross sends out a mailer informing its customers that it’s raising their rates by 11%.
And then follows it up the next day with a mailer asking them to get out and oppose the Public Option as “unfair competition.”
When you hear someone claiming that health care reform is being legislated in secret, point them to this link and tell them to start reading. Future revisions in the House and Senate will be published online as well.
Not reading the bill is no excuse for opposing health care reform.
Texas Governor Rick Perry’s judicious use of taxpayer money.
Roger Ebert on why it is in our best interests to be concerned about one another’s well-being.
A long time ago, in a caucus far, far away, Joe Lieberman once had principles.
John Boehner on the Republicans’ alternative to the Democratic health care plan:
Uh, we’ll uh, we’ll have our ideas ready. Don’t worry… It’s pretty difficult for us to have a solid plan.
Well played, my friend. Well played.
Next week, Virginians are going to elect a governor who opposes birth control for married couples, women working outside the home, tax credits for child care, and abortion in cases of rape and incest.
When Joe Lieberman, who is threatening to join a Republican filibuster of the Health Care Bill, was asked whether he was willing to risk his committee chairmanship over it, he said, “Oh, God no.”
Sign the petition to tell him that’s exactly what’s going to happen if he blocks this bill.
President Obama meets the coffins of soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
If the Republican Party wants Sarah Palin to even consider running for President, Mama needs cash up front.
The Democratic Party smacks down the Wicked Witch of the North:
Dear former Governor Palin,
You’ve spent a great deal of time spreading lies about health reform, and we’ve had enough. We’re calling you out. And since you’ve spread so much misinformation on Facebook, we’ve decided to come here to do it.
• A few months ago on Facebook, you claimed health reform would create ‘death panels’ and drive private insurers out of business. Nonpartisan fact check sites and the independent Congressional Budget Office disproved those lies.
• After those lies were debunked, you went to the Wall Street Journal to charge that reform would lead to rationing and – again –‘death panels.’ Your wild claims remained as false as they were on Facebook – and media figures from Dr. Sanjay Gupta to Joe Scarborough have debunked those lies.
•Just days ago, you said reform would raise costs on families and drive up deficits. But the conservative Tax Foundation calls those claims false.
Rising costs are crushing families and crippling small businesses. Reform will rein in costs and, in the long run, cut the deficit. If you want to spread lies on Facebook, we’ll call you out in the very same place.
Your fellow Americans
P.S. — Quit making things up!
Michelle Malkin: “Burn the centrists at the stake!”
Newt Gingrich speaks reason to his own party: purging Republican centrists who don’t pass the conservative litmus test means ensuring an eternal Democratic majority. Fortunately, as the comments demonstrate, they’re not listening.
I love it.
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